Public holidays in India 2027
National holidays plus widely observed festivals. Diwali, Holi and many other festivals are also holidays, but their dates follow the Hindu calendar and vary by state. Islamic holidays follow the moon and may move by a day. Current time in India →
| Date | Holiday | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 26 | Republic Day | National holiday | in 75 days |
| Tue, Mar 9 | Eid ul-Fitr * | in 117 days | |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Good Friday | in 134 days | |
| Sun, May 16 | Eid ul-Adha (Bakrid) * | in 185 days | |
| Tue, Jun 15 | Muharram * | in 215 days | |
| Sun, Aug 15 | Independence Day | National holiday | in 276 days |
| Sat, Oct 2 | Gandhi Jayanti | National holiday | in 324 days |
| Sat, Dec 25 | Christmas | in 408 days |
* Islamic holidays follow the moon and may move by a day. Dates are estimates until officially announced.
Always check official announcements before making plans; governments sometimes move or add holidays.
Questions
How many public holidays does India have in 2027?
This list has 8 public holidays in India for 2027. National holidays plus widely observed festivals. Diwali, Holi and many other festivals are also holidays, but their dates follow the Hindu calendar and vary by state. Islamic holidays follow the moon and may move by a day.
Is Christmas a public holiday in India?
Yes. Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2027, is a public holiday in India.