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Indian Festival & Holiday Calendar 2026
Complete list of major Indian festivals, vrat dates, national holidays, gazetted holidays and important observances in India for 2026.
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National Holidays
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Gazetted Holidays
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Festivals
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Vrat & Tithi
January 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day Widely celebrated. Not a national holiday. | Popular Holiday |
| ~9 Jan 2026 | Friday | Putrada Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~11 Jan 2026 | Sunday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~13 Jan 2026 | Tuesday | Paush Purnima | Vrat / Tithi |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti | Festival |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | Uttarayan / Kite Festival | Regional Holiday |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | Magh Bihu / Bhogali Bihu | Regional Holiday |
| ~17 Jan 2026 | Saturday | Sankashti Chaturthi | Festival |
| ~24 Jan 2026 | Saturday | Shattila Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~25 Jan 2026 | Sunday | Thaipusam | Regional Holiday |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | National Holiday |
| ~27 Jan 2026 | Tuesday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~28 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | Masik Shivratri | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~29 Jan 2026 | Thursday | Mauni Amavasya | Vrat / Tithi |
New Year's Day
Popular Holiday1 Jan 2026, Thursday
Widely celebrated. Not a national holiday.
Putrada Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~9 Jan 2026, Friday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~11 Jan 2026, Sunday
Paush Purnima
Vrat / Tithi~13 Jan 2026, Tuesday
Makar Sankranti
Festival14 Jan 2026, Wednesday
Uttarayan / Kite Festival
Regional Holiday14 Jan 2026, Wednesday
Magh Bihu / Bhogali Bihu
Regional Holiday14 Jan 2026, Wednesday
Sankashti Chaturthi
Festival~17 Jan 2026, Saturday
Shattila Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~24 Jan 2026, Saturday
Thaipusam
Regional Holiday~25 Jan 2026, Sunday
Republic Day
National Holiday26 Jan 2026, Monday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~27 Jan 2026, Tuesday
Masik Shivratri
Vrat / Tithi~28 Jan 2026, Wednesday
Mauni Amavasya
Vrat / Tithi~29 Jan 2026, Thursday
February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~2 Feb 2026 | Monday | Basant Panchami / Saraswati Puja | Festival |
| ~10 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | Lui-Ngai-Ni | Regional Holiday |
| ~12 Feb 2026 | Thursday | Jaya Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~14 Feb 2026 | Saturday | Magha Purnima | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~16 Feb 2026 | Monday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | Mahashivratri | Gazetted Holiday |
| ~18 Feb 2026 | Wednesday | Sankashti Chaturthi | Festival |
| ~27 Feb 2026 | Friday | Vijaya Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~28 Feb 2026 | Saturday | Attukal Pongala | Regional Holiday |
Basant Panchami / Saraswati Puja
Festival~2 Feb 2026, Monday
Lui-Ngai-Ni
Regional Holiday~10 Feb 2026, Tuesday
Jaya Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~12 Feb 2026, Thursday
Magha Purnima
Vrat / Tithi~14 Feb 2026, Saturday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~16 Feb 2026, Monday
Mahashivratri
Gazetted Holiday17 Feb 2026, Tuesday
Sankashti Chaturthi
Festival~18 Feb 2026, Wednesday
Vijaya Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~27 Feb 2026, Friday
Attukal Pongala
Regional Holiday~28 Feb 2026, Saturday
March 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Holika Dahan | Gazetted Holiday |
| ~1 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Phalguna Purnima | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~2 Mar 2026 | Monday | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| ~5 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Sankashti Chaturthi | Festival |
| ~7 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Chapchar Kut | Regional Holiday |
| ~12 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~13 Mar 2026 | Friday | Masik Shivratri | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~14 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Chaitra Amavasya | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~16 Mar 2026 | Monday | Amalaki Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~20 Mar 2026 | Friday | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa | Regional Holiday |
| ~28 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~29 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Ram Navami | Gazetted Holiday |
| ~31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Papmochani Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
Holika Dahan
Gazetted Holiday~1 Mar 2026, Sunday
Phalguna Purnima
Vrat / Tithi~1 Mar 2026, Sunday
Holi
Gazetted Holiday~2 Mar 2026, Monday
Sankashti Chaturthi
Festival~5 Mar 2026, Thursday
Chapchar Kut
Regional Holiday~7 Mar 2026, Saturday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~12 Mar 2026, Thursday
Masik Shivratri
Vrat / Tithi~13 Mar 2026, Friday
Chaitra Amavasya
Vrat / Tithi~14 Mar 2026, Saturday
Amalaki Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~16 Mar 2026, Monday
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa
Regional Holiday~20 Mar 2026, Friday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~28 Mar 2026, Saturday
Ram Navami
Gazetted Holiday~29 Mar 2026, Sunday
Papmochani Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~31 Mar 2026, Tuesday
April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
| ~4 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Hanuman Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
| ~6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Chaitra Purnima | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Mahavir Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
| ~10 Apr 2026 | Friday | Sankashti Chaturthi | Festival |
| ~12 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Kamada Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Monday | Baisakhi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Puthandu / Tamil New Year | Regional Holiday |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Vishu / Kerala New Year | Regional Holiday |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Poila Boishakh / Bengali New Year | Regional Holiday |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Rongali Bihu / Bohag Bihu | Regional Holiday |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Ambedkar Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
| ~19 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Karaga Festival | Festival |
| ~19 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~21 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Masik Shivratri | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~22 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Vaishakha Amavasya | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~25 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Varuthini Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~27 Apr 2026 | Monday | Akshaya Tritiya | Festival |
Good Friday
Gazetted Holiday3 Apr 2026, Friday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~4 Apr 2026, Saturday
Hanuman Jayanti
Gazetted Holiday~6 Apr 2026, Monday
Chaitra Purnima
Vrat / Tithi~6 Apr 2026, Monday
Mahavir Jayanti
Gazetted Holiday~6 Apr 2026, Monday
Sankashti Chaturthi
Festival~10 Apr 2026, Friday
Kamada Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~12 Apr 2026, Sunday
Baisakhi
Gazetted Holiday13 Apr 2026, Monday
Puthandu / Tamil New Year
Regional Holiday14 Apr 2026, Tuesday
Vishu / Kerala New Year
Regional Holiday14 Apr 2026, Tuesday
Poila Boishakh / Bengali New Year
Regional Holiday14 Apr 2026, Tuesday
Rongali Bihu / Bohag Bihu
Regional Holiday14 Apr 2026, Tuesday
Ambedkar Jayanti
Gazetted Holiday14 Apr 2026, Tuesday
Karaga Festival
Festival~19 Apr 2026, Sunday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~19 Apr 2026, Sunday
Masik Shivratri
Vrat / Tithi~21 Apr 2026, Tuesday
Vaishakha Amavasya
Vrat / Tithi~22 Apr 2026, Wednesday
Varuthini Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~25 Apr 2026, Saturday
Akshaya Tritiya
Festival~27 Apr 2026, Monday
May 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~5 May 2026 | Tuesday | Moatsu Festival | Regional Holiday |
| ~10 May 2026 | Sunday | Mohini Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~10 May 2026 | Sunday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~12 May 2026 | Tuesday | Buddha Purnima | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~16 May 2026 | Saturday | Sankashti Chaturthi | Festival |
| ~19 May 2026 | Tuesday | Thrissur Pooram | Regional Holiday |
| ~24 May 2026 | Sunday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~25 May 2026 | Monday | Masik Shivratri | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~26 May 2026 | Tuesday | Apara Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Jyeshtha Amavasya | Vrat / Tithi |
Moatsu Festival
Regional Holiday~5 May 2026, Tuesday
Mohini Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~10 May 2026, Sunday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~10 May 2026, Sunday
Buddha Purnima
Vrat / Tithi~12 May 2026, Tuesday
Sankashti Chaturthi
Festival~16 May 2026, Saturday
Thrissur Pooram
Regional Holiday~19 May 2026, Tuesday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~24 May 2026, Sunday
Masik Shivratri
Vrat / Tithi~25 May 2026, Monday
Apara Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~26 May 2026, Tuesday
Jyeshtha Amavasya
Vrat / Tithi~27 May 2026, Wednesday
June 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2026 | Saturday | Nirjala Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~8 Jun 2026 | Monday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~10 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | Jyeshtha Purnima | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~14 Jun 2026 | Sunday | Sankashti Chaturthi | Festival |
| ~23 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~24 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | Masik Shivratri | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~25 Jun 2026 | Thursday | Ashadha Amavasya | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Muharram / Ashura | Gazetted Holiday |
| ~26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Yogini Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
Nirjala Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi6 Jun 2026, Saturday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~8 Jun 2026, Monday
Jyeshtha Purnima
Vrat / Tithi~10 Jun 2026, Wednesday
Sankashti Chaturthi
Festival~14 Jun 2026, Sunday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~23 Jun 2026, Tuesday
Masik Shivratri
Vrat / Tithi~24 Jun 2026, Wednesday
Ashadha Amavasya
Vrat / Tithi~25 Jun 2026, Thursday
Muharram / Ashura
Gazetted Holiday~26 Jun 2026, Friday
Yogini Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~26 Jun 2026, Friday
July 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~8 Jul 2026 | Wednesday | Devshayani Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~8 Jul 2026 | Wednesday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| 10 Jul 2026 | Friday | Guru Purnima | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~12 Jul 2026 | Sunday | Rath Yatra | Festival |
| ~12 Jul 2026 | Sunday | Bonalu Begins | Regional Holiday |
| ~14 Jul 2026 | Tuesday | Sankashti Chaturthi | Festival |
| ~22 Jul 2026 | Wednesday | Kamika Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~23 Jul 2026 | Thursday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~24 Jul 2026 | Friday | Masik Shivratri | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~24 Jul 2026 | Friday | Hariyali Teej | Festival |
| ~25 Jul 2026 | Saturday | Shravan Amavasya | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~26 Jul 2026 | Sunday | Nag Panchami | Festival |
Devshayani Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~8 Jul 2026, Wednesday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~8 Jul 2026, Wednesday
Guru Purnima
Vrat / Tithi10 Jul 2026, Friday
Rath Yatra
Festival~12 Jul 2026, Sunday
Bonalu Begins
Regional Holiday~12 Jul 2026, Sunday
Sankashti Chaturthi
Festival~14 Jul 2026, Tuesday
Kamika Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~22 Jul 2026, Wednesday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~23 Jul 2026, Thursday
Masik Shivratri
Vrat / Tithi~24 Jul 2026, Friday
Hariyali Teej
Festival~24 Jul 2026, Friday
Shravan Amavasya
Vrat / Tithi~25 Jul 2026, Saturday
Nag Panchami
Festival~26 Jul 2026, Sunday
August 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~5 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Putrada Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~7 Aug 2026 | Friday | Varamahalakshmi Vratam | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~7 Aug 2026 | Friday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| 9 Aug 2026 | Sunday | Raksha Bandhan | Gazetted Holiday |
| 9 Aug 2026 | Sunday | Shravan Purnima | Vrat / Tithi |
| 9 Aug 2026 | Sunday | Narali Purnima | Festival |
| ~13 Aug 2026 | Thursday | Sankashti Chaturthi | Festival |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| ~20 Aug 2026 | Thursday | Aja Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~22 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| 23 Aug 2026 | Sunday | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 24 Aug 2026 | Monday | Dahi Handi | Festival |
| ~26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Masik Shivratri | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~27 Aug 2026 | Thursday | Bhadrapada Amavasya | Vrat / Tithi |
Putrada Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~5 Aug 2026, Wednesday
Varamahalakshmi Vratam
Vrat / Tithi~7 Aug 2026, Friday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~7 Aug 2026, Friday
Raksha Bandhan
Gazetted Holiday9 Aug 2026, Sunday
Shravan Purnima
Vrat / Tithi9 Aug 2026, Sunday
Narali Purnima
Festival9 Aug 2026, Sunday
Sankashti Chaturthi
Festival~13 Aug 2026, Thursday
Independence Day
National Holiday15 Aug 2026, Saturday
Aja Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~20 Aug 2026, Thursday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~22 Aug 2026, Saturday
Janmashtami
Gazetted Holiday23 Aug 2026, Sunday
Dahi Handi
Festival24 Aug 2026, Monday
Masik Shivratri
Vrat / Tithi~26 Aug 2026, Wednesday
Bhadrapada Amavasya
Vrat / Tithi~27 Aug 2026, Thursday
September 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~3 Sept 2026 | Thursday | Parsva Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~6 Sept 2026 | Sunday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~6 Sept 2026 | Sunday | Gowri Habba | Festival |
| 7 Sept 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Gazetted Holiday |
| ~8 Sept 2026 | Tuesday | Bhadrapada Purnima | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~12 Sept 2026 | Saturday | Sankashti Chaturthi | Festival |
| ~17 Sept 2026 | Thursday | Anant Chaturdashi | Festival |
| ~21 Sept 2026 | Monday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~22 Sept 2026 | Tuesday | Masik Shivratri | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~23 Sept 2026 | Wednesday | Ashwin Amavasya | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~25 Sept 2026 | Friday | Indira Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~29 Sept 2026 | Tuesday | Bathukamma Begins | Regional Holiday |
Parsva Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~3 Sept 2026, Thursday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~6 Sept 2026, Sunday
Gowri Habba
Festival~6 Sept 2026, Sunday
Ganesh Chaturthi
Gazetted Holiday7 Sept 2026, Monday
Bhadrapada Purnima
Vrat / Tithi~8 Sept 2026, Tuesday
Sankashti Chaturthi
Festival~12 Sept 2026, Saturday
Anant Chaturdashi
Festival~17 Sept 2026, Thursday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~21 Sept 2026, Monday
Masik Shivratri
Vrat / Tithi~22 Sept 2026, Tuesday
Ashwin Amavasya
Vrat / Tithi~23 Sept 2026, Wednesday
Indira Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~25 Sept 2026, Friday
Bathukamma Begins
Regional Holiday~29 Sept 2026, Tuesday
October 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~2 Oct 2026 | Friday | Navratri Begins | Festival |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti | National Holiday |
| ~7 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Papankusha Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~9 Oct 2026 | Friday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~10 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Dussehra / Vijayadashami | Gazetted Holiday |
| ~10 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Mysuru Dasara | Festival |
| ~11 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Ashwin Purnima | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~15 Oct 2026 | Thursday | Sankashti Chaturthi | Festival |
| ~17 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Kati Bihu / Kongali Bihu | Regional Holiday |
| ~21 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Karwa Chauth | Festival |
| ~21 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Rama Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~24 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~25 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Narak Chaturdashi / Masik Shivratri | Vrat / Tithi |
| 26 Oct 2026 | Monday | Diwali | Gazetted Holiday |
| 26 Oct 2026 | Monday | Kartik Amavasya | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~27 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Festival |
| ~28 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Bhai Dooj | Festival |
Navratri Begins
Festival~2 Oct 2026, Friday
Gandhi Jayanti
National Holiday2 Oct 2026, Friday
Papankusha Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~7 Oct 2026, Wednesday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~9 Oct 2026, Friday
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Gazetted Holiday~10 Oct 2026, Saturday
Mysuru Dasara
Festival~10 Oct 2026, Saturday
Ashwin Purnima
Vrat / Tithi~11 Oct 2026, Sunday
Sankashti Chaturthi
Festival~15 Oct 2026, Thursday
Kati Bihu / Kongali Bihu
Regional Holiday~17 Oct 2026, Saturday
Karwa Chauth
Festival~21 Oct 2026, Wednesday
Rama Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~21 Oct 2026, Wednesday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~24 Oct 2026, Saturday
Narak Chaturdashi / Masik Shivratri
Vrat / Tithi~25 Oct 2026, Sunday
Diwali
Gazetted Holiday26 Oct 2026, Monday
Kartik Amavasya
Vrat / Tithi26 Oct 2026, Monday
Govardhan Puja / Annakut
Festival~27 Oct 2026, Tuesday
Bhai Dooj
Festival~28 Oct 2026, Wednesday
November 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Jagaddhatri Puja | Festival |
| ~4 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | Devuthana Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~5 Nov 2026 | Thursday | Chhath Puja | Festival |
| ~8 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~10 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Bandi Chhor Divas | Festival |
| ~10 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Kartik Purnima | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~14 Nov 2026 | Saturday | Sankashti Chaturthi | Festival |
| ~15 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
| ~19 Nov 2026 | Thursday | Utpatti Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~20 Nov 2026 | Friday | Wangala Festival | Regional Holiday |
| ~22 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~23 Nov 2026 | Monday | Masik Shivratri | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~23 Nov 2026 | Monday | Sangai Festival Begins | Regional Holiday |
| ~24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Margashirsha Amavasya | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~27 Nov 2026 | Friday | Karthigai Deepam | Regional Holiday |
| ~29 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Nabanna | Festival |
Jagaddhatri Puja
Festival~1 Nov 2026, Sunday
Devuthana Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~4 Nov 2026, Wednesday
Chhath Puja
Festival~5 Nov 2026, Thursday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~8 Nov 2026, Sunday
Bandi Chhor Divas
Festival~10 Nov 2026, Tuesday
Kartik Purnima
Vrat / Tithi~10 Nov 2026, Tuesday
Sankashti Chaturthi
Festival~14 Nov 2026, Saturday
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Gazetted Holiday~15 Nov 2026, Sunday
Utpatti Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~19 Nov 2026, Thursday
Wangala Festival
Regional Holiday~20 Nov 2026, Friday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~22 Nov 2026, Sunday
Masik Shivratri
Vrat / Tithi~23 Nov 2026, Monday
Sangai Festival Begins
Regional Holiday~23 Nov 2026, Monday
Margashirsha Amavasya
Vrat / Tithi~24 Nov 2026, Tuesday
Karthigai Deepam
Regional Holiday~27 Nov 2026, Friday
Nabanna
Festival~29 Nov 2026, Sunday
December 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2026 | Tuesday | Hornbill Festival Begins | Regional Holiday |
| ~4 Dec 2026 | Friday | Mokshada Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~7 Dec 2026 | Monday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~9 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | Margashirsha Purnima | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~13 Dec 2026 | Sunday | Sankashti Chaturthi | Festival |
| ~15 Dec 2026 | Tuesday | Mandala Pooja | Festival |
| ~19 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Saphala Ekadashi | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~22 Dec 2026 | Tuesday | Pradosh Vrat | Festival |
| ~23 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | Masik Shivratri | Vrat / Tithi |
| ~24 Dec 2026 | Thursday | Paush Amavasya | Vrat / Tithi |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas | Gazetted Holiday |
Hornbill Festival Begins
Regional Holiday1 Dec 2026, Tuesday
Mokshada Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~4 Dec 2026, Friday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~7 Dec 2026, Monday
Margashirsha Purnima
Vrat / Tithi~9 Dec 2026, Wednesday
Sankashti Chaturthi
Festival~13 Dec 2026, Sunday
Mandala Pooja
Festival~15 Dec 2026, Tuesday
Saphala Ekadashi
Vrat / Tithi~19 Dec 2026, Saturday
Pradosh Vrat
Festival~22 Dec 2026, Tuesday
Masik Shivratri
Vrat / Tithi~23 Dec 2026, Wednesday
Paush Amavasya
Vrat / Tithi~24 Dec 2026, Thursday
Christmas
Gazetted Holiday25 Dec 2026, Friday
Date being updated
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date is being updated. | — | Id-ul-Fitr (Eid) Date subject to moon sighting. Approx. early-to-mid March 2026. | Gazetted Holiday |
| Date is being updated. | — | Id-ul-Zuha / Bakrid Date subject to moon sighting. Approx. late May 2026. | Gazetted Holiday |
| Date is being updated. | — | Milad-un-Nabi / Id-e-Milad Date subject to moon sighting. Approx. August 2026. | Gazetted Holiday |
Id-ul-Fitr (Eid)
Gazetted HolidayDate is being updated.
Date subject to moon sighting. Approx. early-to-mid March 2026.
Id-ul-Zuha / Bakrid
Gazetted HolidayDate is being updated.
Date subject to moon sighting. Approx. late May 2026.
Milad-un-Nabi / Id-e-Milad
Gazetted HolidayDate is being updated.
Date subject to moon sighting. Approx. August 2026.
Note: Holiday dates may vary by state, region, moon sighting and official notification. Please verify with official sources for government, school, bank or office use.
National Holidays in India
India has three major national holidays: Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August) and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October). These are mandatory holidays across all government offices, banks and schools in India.
Gazetted Holidays
Gazetted holidays are official holidays notified by the government in the official gazette. They include major religious festivals like Holi, Diwali, Eid, Christmas and others. The exact list may vary by official notification and state.
State-wise Holiday Note
Some holidays may vary by state and region. States like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, Punjab and Gujarat may have their own regional holiday lists in addition to central government holidays.
Vrat & Tithi Dates
Tithi-based observances like Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Pradosh Vrat, Sankashti Chaturthi and Masik Shivratri occur monthly as per the Hindu Panchang. For precise tithi timings check today's Panchang.
View Today's Panchang →Frequently Asked Questions
What are the national holidays in India?
India has three national holidays: Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August) and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October). These are mandatory holidays for all central government offices, banks and schools across India.
What is the difference between a national holiday and a gazetted holiday?
National holidays are mandated by the central government and observed across all of India on fixed dates. Gazetted holidays are officially notified by the government and include major religious festivals. Gazetted holidays may vary by state and are not all mandatory for every organization.
Is Christmas a gazetted holiday in India?
Yes, Christmas Day (25 December) is a gazetted holiday in India. It is observed nationally as an official holiday for government offices and banks.
Is New Year's Day a national holiday in India?
No, New Year's Day (1 January) is not a national holiday in India. It is a popular observance and may be a restricted or gazetted holiday in some states, but it is not among India's three national holidays.
Are state holidays different from central government holidays?
Yes. Each state in India may declare additional regional holidays beyond the central list. For example, Pongal is a major holiday in Tamil Nadu and Onam in Kerala. Always check your state's official holiday list for local additions.
Does TyoharMitra show vrat and tithi dates?
Yes. TyoharMitra provides Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya and other tithi-based dates where available. For precise daily Panchang and tithi timings, visit the Aaj Ka Panchang page.