Quick summary: 18 public holiday records in the dataset for this range, spanning about 18 calendar days that fall in 2026.
Key insights
Total holidays
From 18 holiday records in India, 2026.
Busiest holiday month
4 holiday days.
Longest holiday streak
No consecutive streak detected.
Coverage
Regional rules are not included on this page.
Holiday list
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | Republic Day |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Holi |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Ramzan Id |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Rama Navami |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Ambedkar Jayanti |
| May 1, 2026 | Buddha Purnima |
| May 28, 2026 | Bakrid |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Muharram/Ashura |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Milad un-Nabi |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Janmashtami |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Dussehra |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Diwali/Deepavali |
| Nov 24, 2026 | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are in India in 2026?
India has about 18 distinct public holiday days in 2026 in the HolidayDB dataset (from 18 records).
Which month has the most public holidays?
March has the most holiday days, with 4.
Are regional holidays included?
No. This page uses national public holidays only, matching the default behavior when you don’t apply a region filter.
Can I get the same data via API?
Yes. Use the Holidays API to fetch calendars programmatically (and the calculators for interactive exploration).
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Public holidays in India - quick context
India’s official holidays are state-specific and many employers only observe a subset. This page shows HolidayDB’s configured IN list - always confirm against your state’s gazette for compliance.