India Holiday List (2026)
List of upcoming holidays in India .
Holi
03 Mar 2026
Festival of colors celebrating the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring.- Celebrate with eco-friendly colors đ
- Organize a Holi party with music and snacks đļ
- Prepare gujiya and festive drinks đŽ
- Reconnect with old friends and neighbors đ¤
Eid-ul-Fitr
21 Mar 2026
Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting.- Offer Eid prayers at a mosque đ
- Prepare or share sheer khurma with family đŽ
- Give charity (Zakat al-Fitr) đ¤˛
- Visit relatives and strengthen bonds đ
Ram Navami
26 Mar 2026
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, a major deity in Hinduism.- Read passages from the Ramayana đ
- Visit a temple for special prayers đ
- Organize bhajans at home đļ
- Practice kindness and discipline for the day đŧ
Mahavir Jayanti
31 Mar 2026
Celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the founder of Jainism.- Practice non-violence and compassion đī¸
- Visit a Jain temple đ
- Engage in meditation and reflection đ§
- Donate to charity â¤ī¸
Good Friday
03 Apr 2026
Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.- Attend church services âĒ
- Observe a quiet reflection period đ
- Read Bible passages related to the crucifixion đ
- Perform acts of kindness đ
Buddha Purnima
01 May 2026
Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha.- Meditate for peace and mindfulness đ§
- Read teachings of Gautama Buddha đ
- Light a candle symbolizing enlightenment đ¯ī¸
- Practice compassion and generosity đ¤
Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
27 May 2026
Islamic festival of sacrifice commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's devotion.- Participate in Eid prayers đ
- Share meals with neighbors and relatives đŊī¸
- Distribute food among the underprivileged đ¤˛
- Reflect on sacrifice and gratitude đ
Muharram
26 Jun 2026
Islamic observance marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussain.- Attend community gatherings đ
- Reflect on lessons of sacrifice and justice âī¸
- Participate in charitable activities đ¤
- Spend time in prayer and remembrance đ¯ī¸
Independence Day
15 Aug 2026
Commemorates India's independence from British rule in 1947.- Attend a flag-hoisting ceremony đŽđŗ
- Watch patriotic movies đŦ
- Participate in a cleanliness drive âģī¸
- Visit a museum or heritage site đī¸
Eid-e-Milad
26 Aug 2026
Celebrates the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.- Read about the life of Prophet Muhammad đ
- Participate in community prayers đ
- Distribute food to the needy đ
- Decorate your home with green lights đĸ
Janmashtami
04 Sep 2026
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.- Join a Dahi Handi celebration đĒŖ
- Prepare sweets like peda or kheer đŽ
- Decorate a Jhanki at home â¨
- Read stories from the Bhagavad Gita đ
Gandhi Jayanti
02 Oct 2026
Marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.- Read Gandhi's autobiography đ
- Practice one Gandhian principle for a day đī¸
- Participate in a Swachh Bharat activity âģī¸
- Watch documentaries about India's freedom struggle đĨ
Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
20 Oct 2026
Celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana symbolizing triumph of good over evil.- Watch a Ramleela performance đ
- Reflect on eliminating negative habits đĨ
- Attend a Dussehra fair đĄ
- Teach children the story of Ramayana đ
Diwali
08 Nov 2026
Festival of lights symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.- Decorate home with diyas and rangoli đĒ
- Perform Lakshmi Puja with family đ
- Host a festive dinner night đŊī¸
- Use eco-friendly lights and fireworks â¨
- Exchange thoughtful gifts đ
Guru Nanak Jayanti
24 Nov 2026
Celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism.- Visit a Gurudwara for prayers đī¸
- Participate in Langar (community kitchen) đ˛
- Listen to kirtans đ
- Practice Seva (selfless service) â¤ī¸
Christmas Day
25 Dec 2026
Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.- Decorate a Christmas tree đ
- Attend midnight mass âĒ
- Bake cookies or cake đĒ
- Exchange gifts and celebrate with family đ
- Sing Christmas carols đļ
