India Gazetted Holidays (2025–2028)
India has 17 central gazetted holidays in 2026, fixed by DoPT O.M. F.No.12/2/2023-JCA dated 3 July 2025. Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8 and Independence Day on Saturday, August 15 — no substitute weekday is granted for either. Six holidays land on a Friday, and the late-March run from Ram Navami through Good Friday is the best stretch of the year for taking leave.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 202710 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar7 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleDoPT Office Memorandum (gazetted holidays list)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in India.
India Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in India.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
India Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFSubscribe to all years in your calendar app
Google Calendar · Apple Calendar · Outlook — the feed updates as governments publish new years.
India Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for India (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in India?" with next upcoming closures.
India Restricted Holidays 2026: DoPT List vs Gazetted Holidays
India restricted holidays 2026: pick any 2 of the 34 days on DoPT Annexure-II. Full list, plus how they differ from gazetted holidays.
Major Global Festivals Celebrated in India
Other Public Holiday Calendars in Asia
Official sources & data
- DoPT — Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India (official website; the annual gazetted & restricted holiday O.M. for Central Government Offices is published here)Visit sourceDepartment of Personnel and Training, Government of India
- DoPT O.M. F.No.12/2/2023-JCA dated 03.07.2025 — Holidays in Central Government Offices during 2026 (Annexure-I & II)Visit sourceIndian Council of Agricultural Research (circulating the DoPT O.M.)
- List of Holidays 2026 — Gazetted and RestrictedVisit sourceIndian Statistical Institute, Delhi Centre
- Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2026 — full text of the O.M.Visit sourceGovt Staff
Frequently Asked Questions About India Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in India each year?
India gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in India?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official India holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in India officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in India?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.