India Public Holidays 2026
6 public holidays and 256 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 26 | Republic Day | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Tue, Apr 14 | Ambedkar Jayanti | Day off |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Independence Day | Day off |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Gandhi Jayanti | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| April | 20 | 2 | 30 |
| May | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 256 | 5 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in India?
There are 256 business days in 2026 in India, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 6 public holidays.
How many public holidays does India have in 2026?
India has 6 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with Republic Day on Monday, January 26, 2026.