Public holidays in India in 2026
India has 18 public holidays in 2026 and 246 business days. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
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Public holidays in 2026
| Date | English name |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | |
| Holi | |
| Eid al-Fitr | |
| Ram Navami | |
| Mahavira's Birthday | |
| Good Friday | |
| Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday | |
| Buddha Purnima | |
| Eid al-Adha | |
| Ashura | |
| Independence Day | |
| Prophet's Birthday | |
| Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | |
| Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday | |
| Dussehra | |
| Diwali | |
| Guru Nanak's Birthday | |
| Christmas |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Days | Business days |
|---|---|---|
| January | 31 | 21 |
| February | 28 | 20 |
| March | 31 | 19 |
| April | 30 | 20 |
| May | 31 | 19 |
| June | 30 | 21 |
| July | 31 | 23 |
| August | 31 | 20 |
| September | 30 | 21 |
| October | 31 | 20 |
| November | 30 | 20 |
| December | 31 | 22 |
| Year | 365 | 246 |