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 91 days |
| Tue, Mar 9 | Eid ul-Fitr * | in 133 days | |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Good Friday | in 150 days | |
| Sun, May 16 | Eid ul-Adha (Bakrid) * | in 201 days | |
| Tue, Jun 15 | Muharram * | in 231 days | |
| Sun, Aug 15 | Independence Day | National holiday | in 292 days |
| Sat, Oct 2 | Gandhi Jayanti | National holiday | in 340 days |
| Sat, Dec 25 | Christmas | in 424 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.