Public holiday calendar
Public holidays: India
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Stored dates cover the current and following year. Each entry states national or regional scope and substitute dates; local exceptions are not exhaustively covered.
Public holidays
As of: Jul 18, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type | Customs closed | Transport affected | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | Republic Day | National | |||
| Aug 15, 2026 | Independence Day | National | |||
| Oct 2, 2026 | Gandhi Jayanti | National | |||
| Nov 8, 2026 | Diwali (Deepavali) | National | India's most important festival; a multi-day slowdown of production, transport and customs around the date. The exact date shifts yearly with the lunar calendar. |
Republic Day
Jan 26, 2026
Customs closedTransport affected
Independence Day
Aug 15, 2026
Customs closedTransport affected
Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 2, 2026
Customs closedTransport affected
Diwali (Deepavali)
Nov 8, 2026
Customs closedTransport affected
India's most important festival; a multi-day slowdown of production, transport and customs around the date. The exact date shifts yearly with the lunar calendar.
Sources: Gazetted Holidays India / timeanddate · Gazetted Holidays India / timeanddate
A public holiday does not establish a customs closure or driving ban. Confirm cut-off times, clearance and terminal or warehouse opening hours with the responsible operator.