National Holidays 2026
Statutory National Holidays observed across India, and the state laws under which each covered state fixes its annual paid holiday list.
National Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday | Statutory basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | Monday | Republic Day | Section 25, Negotiable Instruments Act 1881; National Holiday across India |
| 2026-08-15 | Saturday | Independence Day | Section 25, Negotiable Instruments Act 1881; National Holiday across India |
| 2026-10-02 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti | Section 25, Negotiable Instruments Act 1881; National Holiday across India |
State holiday frameworks
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays) Act, 1958
Karnataka
Karnataka Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays) Act, 1963
Maharashtra
Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017
Delhi
Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954
Telangana
Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988