How many festivals are there in India in 2026?

The calendar covers every listed festival and cultural event in India in 2026 (total: 19). Public-holiday observances account for 10 of the listed dates.

What are the most important public holidays in India?

The major public holidays in India include national days, religious observances, and cultural festivals. Browse the list above for exact dates.

How can I download India public holidays for 2026?

Visit the statutory holidays page for India to download an .ics calendar file with all official public holidays.

Festivals in India 2026

Discover every festival listed in India for 2026 (total: 19). Browse cultural, religious, and national celebrations with dates, traditions, and significance.

Public Holidays: 10

Total Festivals: 19

Total Festivals

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 · Lohri · Calendar calculated
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 · Makar Sankranti · Public Holiday · Calendar calculated
Thursday, January 15, 2026 · Pongal · Public Holiday · Calendar calculated
Monday, January 26, 2026 · Republic Day · Public Holiday · Calendar calculated
Sunday, February 15, 2026 · Maha Shivratri · Not independently verified
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 · Holi · Public Holiday · Not independently verified · britannica.com · Source checked August 19, 2026
Thursday, March 19, 2026 · Gudi Padwa · Not independently verified
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 · Baisakhi · Public Holiday · Not independently verified
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Independence Day · Public Holiday · Calendar calculated · india.gov.in · knowindia.india.gov.in · india.gov.in
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · Onam · Not independently verified · gad.kerala.gov.in · keralatourism.org · keralatourism.org · icar.org.in
Friday, August 28, 2026 · Raksha Bandhan · Not independently verified
Friday, September 4, 2026 · Janmashtami · Public Holiday · Authority confirmed · incredibleindia.gov.in · Source checked August 19, 2026
Monday, September 14, 2026 · Ganesh Chaturthi · Public Holiday · Authority confirmed · incredibleindia.gov.in · Source checked August 19, 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026 · Gandhi Jayanti · Public Holiday · Calendar calculated · knowindia.india.gov.in · Source checked August 19, 2026
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Navratri · Authority confirmed · incredibleindia.gov.in · Source checked August 19, 2026
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · Dussehra (Vijayadashami) · Authority confirmed · incredibleindia.gov.in · Source checked August 19, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · Karva Chauth · Authority confirmed · incredibleindia.gov.in · Source checked August 19, 2026
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Diwali · Public Holiday · Authority confirmed · britannica.com · incredibleindia.gov.in · Source checked August 19, 2026
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 · Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab) · Not independently verified · sgpc.net

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FAQ

How many festivals are there in India in 2026?: The calendar covers every listed festival and cultural event in India in 2026 (total: 19). Public-holiday observances account for 10 of the listed dates.
What are the most important public holidays in India?: The major public holidays in India include national days, religious observances, and cultural festivals. Browse the list above for exact dates.
How can I download India public holidays for 2026?: Visit the statutory holidays page for India to download an .ics calendar file with all official public holidays.