India
2026 Indian holidays
A list of India holidays for 2026, including observed dates and stock market closures.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | Makar Sankranti / Pongal | Public holiday | – |
| Monday, January 26, 2026 | Republic Day | Public holiday | – |
| Saturday, March 14, 2026 | Holi | Public holiday | – |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Public holiday | – |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti | Public holiday | – |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Independence Day | Public holiday | – |
| Friday, October 2, 2026 | Gandhi Jayanti | Public holiday | – |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | Public holiday | – |
| Sunday, November 8, 2026 | Diwali (Deepavali) | Public holiday | – |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Public holiday | – |
Source basis: Government of India — gazetted holidays. Last updated: June 2026.
BSE and NSE holidays 2026
Market holiday reference. Verify exact closures and early-close schedules directly with the exchange.
| Date | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | Makar Sankranti | – |
| Monday, January 26, 2026 | Republic Day | – |
| Saturday, March 14, 2026 | Holi | – |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | – |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti | – |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Independence Day | – |
| Friday, October 2, 2026 | Gandhi Jayanti / Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | – |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | Dussehra | – |
| Sunday, November 8, 2026 | Diwali | – |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | – |
Source reference: BSE trading holidays. Verify directly with the exchange before trading decisions.
Practical uses
PTO and leave planning
Use this list to plan your annual leave around Indian public holidays. Combining a holiday with a weekend can create longer breaks — see the indian long weekends in 2026 for pre-built three-day and four-day weekends.
Payroll and deadlines
Public holidays affect payroll processing deadlines and direct deposit schedules. When a holiday falls on a weekday, it reduces the number of business days in that period. See business days in 2026 for net working day counts per month.
School and childcare
Public holidays typically mean school closures, but exact dates vary by state, province or region. Check your local school district or education authority for the full academic calendar.
Travel and events
Book travel early around major holidays like Makar Sankranti / Pongal and Christmas Day when demand — and prices — are typically highest.
Frequently asked questions
- Do holidays that fall on a weekend get observed on a different day?
- When a gazetted holiday falls on a weekend, no substitute day is typically declared, though some states may issue separate notifications.
- Are these national or regional holidays?
- These are nationally gazetted holidays. Individual states and union territories declare additional holidays, and dates for some festivals vary by region.
- Can I download these holidays for my calendar app?
- Yes. Download the ICS file to import into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook. Or download the CSV file to open in Excel or Google Sheets.
- How many gazetted holidays fall on weekdays in 2026?
- 7 of the 10 gazetted holidays in 2026 fall on weekdays. 3 fall on a weekend.