Calendar density
active public-holiday calendar
India has 17 public holidays in the rolling 12-month window and 17 total retained holiday rows across all types.
Holiday calendar
Public holidays in India.
16 in 202616 in 2027Next: Diwali · Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Holiday tables, the next-holiday snapshot, and curated explainer links refresh on the daily calendar update window.
Next holiday
Diwali
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Primary timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Useful when holiday planning crosses countries or teams.
Curated explainers
0
Focused detail pages kept live for the strongest holiday queries.
Airport / timezone context
1 zones
Cross-links below connect this calendar to travel and time-reference pages.
Year-of-public-holidays pattern
India across the next 12 months
17 public holidays fall between Thu, Nov 5, 2026 and Fri, Nov 5, 2027 in India. The classifier below is a transparent keyword heuristic, not a legal taxonomy.
Classification mix
- Religious13
- Civic2
- Cultural0
- Other / unclassified2
Headline reading: a religious-leaning calendar.
Weekday distribution
- Sunday2
- Monday2
- Tuesday4
- Wednesday2
- Thursday1
- Friday3
- Saturday3
Tuesday and Thursday entries create the strongest long-weekend pull.
Longest holiday-free stretch
58 days
Wed, Jun 16, 2027 → Fri, Aug 13, 2027
Longest consecutive-holiday cluster
3 days
Fri, Dec 25, 2026 → Sun, Dec 27, 2026
Adjacent weekends are counted with public-holiday dates when computing the cluster.
Operational closure profile
What makes the India calendar operationally different
The country page now reads the holiday list as a planning surface: density, month clusters, type mix, and bridge-day pressure. These signals are derived from the same retained holiday rows rather than generic country copy.
Bridge-day pressure
5 public holidays fall on Tuesday or Thursday, creating likely bridge-day pressure around adjacent Mondays or Fridays.
Month clustering
Public holidays cluster most strongly in March (3), August (3), October (3), May (2).
Dataset type mix
Dataset type mix is led by 17 public entries. This is separate from legal closure strength; always confirm local substitution and sector rules.
Public17
Cross-country comparison
India versus regional peers
Peer countries are picked from the same continent (Asia) by holiday-name overlap with India, then ranked by the strongest shared calendar fraction.
| Country | Public holidays (next 12 mo) | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 17 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Armenia | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Georgia | 17 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Indonesia | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Compared with Armenia (14), Georgia (17), Indonesia (8) across the same upcoming-12-month window, India's 17-holiday count sits at or above the regional cluster.
Holiday planning depth
How to read the India holiday calendar
The tables give the dates. These notes explain the coverage window, holiday mix, timezone context, and when a holiday earns a deeper explainer page.
Calendar density
India has 17 tracked public holidays in the upcoming 12 months (2026-11 → 2027-11), and 16 entries in the following calendar year. Next public holiday signal: Diwali on Sun, Nov 8, 2026 (Sunday).
Religious vs civic vs cultural mix
Classification mix across the next 12 months: 13 religious, 2 civic, 2 other (17 classified entries). The headline reading: a religious-leaning calendar (India weights toward religious observances in the upcoming window).
Weekday rhythm
Weekday distribution skews to Tuesday 4, Friday 3, and Saturday 3, which controls long-weekend math for the year. Holidays falling on Tuesday or Thursday create the strongest long-weekend pull; Saturday/Sunday entries depend on whether India grants a weekday substitution. 5 public holidays fall on Tuesday or Thursday, creating likely bridge-day pressure around adjacent Mondays or Fridays.
Quiet stretches
Longest holiday-free stretch is 58 days (Wed, Jun 16, 2027 → Fri, Aug 13, 2027) — useful for spotting the calmest planning window.
Holiday clusters
Longest consecutive-holiday cluster is 3 days (Fri, Dec 25, 2026 → Sun, Dec 27, 2026), counting weekends adjacent to public dates.
Peer-country comparison
Compared with Armenia (14), Georgia (17), Indonesia (8) across the same upcoming-12-month window, India's 17-holiday count sits at or above the regional cluster.
Timezone planning
India plans closures around Asia/Kolkata. India does not show a seasonal DST shift, so local clock anchors stay stable around holidays.
Curation depth
No curated explainer pages are attached yet for India; the table is the canonical reference here.
Travel handoff
An airport-country handoff is attached, so users can pair holiday closures with airport timezone references.
Substitution and source boundary
5 public holidays land on a weekend in the upcoming window. This table does not invent substitute weekdays; it follows the source holiday rows exposed for India.
Calendar pattern notes
Dataset type mix is led by 17 public entries. This is separate from legal closure strength; always confirm local substitution and sector rules. Public holidays cluster most strongly in March (3), August (3), October (3), May (2).
Public-holiday practice can vary by region, sector, and employer. Use official government or workplace calendars for legal closure decisions.
Frequently asked questions
India holiday questions
- How many public holidays does India have in 2026?
- India has 16 public holidays in 2026.
- How many public holidays does India have in 2027?
- India has 16 public holidays in 2027.
- What is the next public holiday in India?
- The next public holiday in India is Diwali on Sun, Nov 8, 2026.
- Are weekends counted as holidays in India?
- Saturday and Sunday are not listed as public holidays unless a national observance falls on that date. In the upcoming 12 months, 5 public holidays fall on a weekend in India; whether a substitute weekday is granted depends on local statutory rules and is not encoded in this table.
- Does India observe daylight saving time?
- India does not observe a seasonal DST shift in its mapped timezone (Asia/Kolkata); local clock anchors stay stable around holidays.
- Which kind of holiday is most common in India?
- Across the upcoming 12 months, India weights toward religious observances (13 of 17 classified public holidays). The classifier is keyword-based and the remainder break down as religious 13, civic 2, cultural 0, other 2.
Popular Countdowns
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Timezones
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2026 Holidays (16)
| Date | Name | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 26, 2026 | Republic Dayगणतंत्र दिवसCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Wed, Mar 4, 2026 | HoliहोलीCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sat, Mar 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitrईद उल-फ़ित्रCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Tue, Mar 31, 2026 | Mahavir Jayantiमहावीर जयंतीCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good Fridayगुड फ्राइडेCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Buddha Purnimaबुद्ध पूर्णिमाCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Wed, May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adhaईद उल-अज़हाCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Fri, Jun 26, 2026 | Muharramमुहर्रमCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sat, Aug 15, 2026 | Independence Dayस्वतंत्रता दिवसCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Tue, Aug 25, 2026 | Mawlid (Eid e-Milad)ईद ए मिलादCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Janmashtamiजन्माष्टमीCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayantiगांधी जयंतीCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | DussehraदशहराCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sun, Nov 8, 2026 | DiwaliदीपावलीCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Guru Nanak Jayantiगुरु नानक जयंतीCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmasक्रिसमसCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
2027 Holidays (16)
| Date | Name | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | Republic Dayगणतंत्र दिवसCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 | HoliहोलीCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Eid al-Fitrईद उल-फ़ित्रCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Fridayगुड फ्राइडेCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | Mahavir Jayantiमहावीर जयंतीCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Buddha Purnimaबुद्ध पूर्णिमाCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Eid al-Adhaईद उल-अज़हाCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | Muharramमुहर्रमCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Aug 14, 2027 | Mawlid (Eid e-Milad)ईद ए मिलादCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, Aug 15, 2027 | Independence Dayस्वतंत्रता दिवसCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Aug 25, 2027 | Janmashtamiजन्माष्टमीCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Oct 2, 2027 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayantiगांधी जयंतीCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Oct 9, 2027 | DussehraदशहराCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Oct 29, 2027 | DiwaliदीपावलीCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Nov 13, 2027 | Guru Nanak Jayantiगुरु नानक जयंतीCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmasक्रिसमसCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
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