India Calendar: Public Holidays and Working Days
36 regions have their own holidays.
Weekend: Saturday, Sunday.
In 2026, India has 18 public holidays; 15 fall on weekdays.
Summary by year
| Year | public holidays | on weekdays | long weekends | bridge-day chances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 5 |
| 2027 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 |
| 2028 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
Upcoming holidays
- 20 October 2026 (Tuesday) – Dussehra
- 8 November 2026 (Sunday) – Diwali (Deepavali)
- 24 November 2026 (Tuesday) – Guru Nanak's Birthday
- 25 December 2026 (Friday) – Christmas
- 26 January 2027 (Tuesday) – Republic Day
- 6 March 2027 (Saturday) – Maha Shivaratri
Years
- India Calendar 2026 (18)
- India Calendar 2027 (18)
- India Calendar 2028 (18)