Question 1

How many public holidays does India have in 2026?

Accepted Answer

India has 3 national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) and numerous gazetted holidays that vary by state. The central government typically declares around 14-17 gazetted holidays per year.

Question 2

What are the three national holidays of India?

Accepted Answer

India's three national holidays are Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2). These are mandatory holidays observed across all states.

Question 3

Why do Indian holidays vary by state?

Accepted Answer

India is a diverse country with many religions and cultures. While national holidays are observed everywhere, states can declare additional holidays based on regional festivals, languages, and traditions.

Question 4

When is Diwali 2026?

Accepted Answer

Diwali 2026 is expected to fall in October 2026. The exact date depends on the Hindu lunar calendar. Check our holiday detail page for the confirmed date.

Question 5

Are Indian holidays based on the lunar calendar?

Accepted Answer

Many Indian religious holidays like Diwali, Holi, and Eid follow lunar calendars, which is why their dates change each year in the Gregorian calendar.

Holiday	Date	Day	Weekend Type
Republic Day	January 26	Monday	3-day weekend
Gandhi Jayanti	October 2	Friday	3-day weekend
Christmas Day	December 25	Friday	3-day weekend

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