📍 Holidays shown are for India (New Delhi). Click any date to view full day information.
Some holidays marked "approx." depend on moon sighting or regional declaration.
JAN
14
Makar Sankranti / Pongal
Harvest festival marking the sun's transition into Capricorn. Celebrated across India under various names.
🌐 National
JAN
26
Republic Day (गणतंत्र दिवस)
Celebrates the date the Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950. Grand parade in New Delhi.
🌐 National
MAR
29
Holi
Festival of colors marking the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. Major Hindu festival.
🌐 National
APR
5
Ram Navami
Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama, the 7th avatar of Vishnu.
🌐 National
APR
14
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, architect of the Indian Constitution. National holiday.
🌐 National
AUG
15
Independence Day (स्वतंत्रता दिवस)
Celebrates India's independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. The Prime Minister hoists the national flag at Red Fort.
🌐 National
OCT
2
Gandhi Jayanti
Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. International Day of Non-Violence.
🌐 National
OCT
20
Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
Festival celebrating the victory of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
🌐 National
OCT
30
Diwali (Deepavali)
Festival of Lights — the most celebrated Hindu festival. Marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya.
🌐 National
NOV
15
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. National holiday in India.
🌐 National
DEC
25
Christmas Day
Christian holiday. Public holiday in India.
🌐 National