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26 January 2027 · Tuesday
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 January 2027 | Tuesday | Republic Day | National Holiday |
| 9 March 2027 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr — Approx — subject to moon sighting | Religious |
| 22 March 2027 | Monday | Holi | Religious |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | Religious |
| 14 April 2027 | Wednesday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti | National Holiday |
| 20 May 2027 | Thursday | Buddha Purnima | Religious |
| 15 August 2027 | Sunday | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| 24 August 2027 | Tuesday | Janmashtami — Approx | Religious |
| 2 October 2027 | Saturday | Gandhi Jayanti | National Holiday |
| 10 October 2027 | Sunday | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) — Approx | Religious |
| 29 October 2027 | Friday | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) — Approx | Religious |
| 13 November 2027 | Saturday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Religious |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Religious |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many national holidays does India have in 2027?
India observes 13 national gazetted holidays in 2027. The three mandatory national holidays are Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August), and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October). Additional religious and regional holidays may apply depending on the state.
When is Diwali in 2027 in India?
Diwali in India falls on the 15th day of the Hindu month of Kartik (new moon night). The exact date varies by year — please refer to the table above for the 2027 date.
When is Holi in 2027?
Holi is celebrated on the full moon of Phalgun month in the Hindu lunar calendar. Refer to the table above for the 2027 date. It is a gazetted holiday in most states.
Why are some India holiday dates marked as approximate?
Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr depend on the actual sighting of the moon and are announced closer to the date. Hindu religious holidays use the lunar calendar, which can shift by a day based on local panchang calculations and regional traditions.
