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Republic Day
26 January 2028 · Wednesday
National holidays in 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 January 2028 | Wednesday | Republic Day | National Holiday |
| 26 February 2028 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr — Approx — subject to moon sighting | Religious |
| 12 March 2028 | Sunday | Holi | Religious |
| 14 April 2028 | Friday | Good Friday | Religious |
| 14 April 2028 | Friday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti | National Holiday |
| 8 May 2028 | Monday | Buddha Purnima | Religious |
| 15 August 2028 | Tuesday | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| 11 September 2028 | Monday | Janmashtami — Approx | Religious |
| 2 October 2028 | Monday | Gandhi Jayanti | National Holiday |
| 3 October 2028 | Tuesday | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) — Approx | Religious |
| 17 October 2028 | Tuesday | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) — Approx | Religious |
| 1 November 2028 | Wednesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti — Approx | Religious |
| 25 December 2028 | Monday | Christmas Day | Religious |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many national holidays does India have in 2028?
India observes 13 national gazetted holidays in 2028. 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 2028 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 2028 date.
When is Holi in 2028?
Holi is celebrated on the full moon of Phalgun month in the Hindu lunar calendar. Refer to the table above for the 2028 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.
