Important correction: Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is listed as 14 September 2026 in the verified festival set used here, not 17 September.
Major public and national dates
| Date | Observance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2026 | Republic Day | National holiday. |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Independence Day | National holiday. |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Gandhi Jayanti | National holiday. |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas | Christian festival and widely notified public holiday. |
Major Hindu festivals in 2026
| Date | Festival | Region / caveat |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar | Holi | Observed widely; local Holika Dahan timing varies. |
| 19 Mar | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa | Regional Hindu New Year in Deccan and Western India. |
| 26-27 Mar | Ram Navami | Tithi handling can differ by calendar source. |
| 26 Aug | Onam / Thiruvonam | Kerala and Malayali communities. |
| 4 Sep | Janmashtami | Verify local temple observance. |
| 14 Sep | Ganesh Chaturthi | Major in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and beyond. |
| 11 Oct | Navratri begins | Regional observance varies. |
| 20 Oct | Dussehra / Vijayadashami | Widely observed. |
| 8 Nov | Diwali / Lakshmi Puja | Puja muhurat is city-specific. |
| 15 Nov | Chhath Puja | Important in Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP and diaspora communities. |
Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain observances
Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Muharram and Milad-un-Nabi depend on moon sighting and government notification. Guru Nanak Jayanti, Buddha Purnima and Mahavir Jayanti are widely listed in Indian holiday calendars, but state holiday treatment can still vary.
How to use this page responsibly
Use this guide for planning content, travel awareness and broad calendar context. For leave applications, school calendars, bank work, market closures and rituals, cross-check the full Indian calendar, the state notification and a trusted Panchang. IndiaTime marks uncertain dates where the observance depends on moon sighting or regional tradition.