India Holidays 2026

Forex Market Closure

Global forex markets closed for New Year's Day

Republic Day

Also known as: गणतंत्र दिवस, Gantantra Diwas

गणतंत्र दिवस - Commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution

Ash Wednesday

First day of Lent in Western Christianity

Holi

Also known as: होली, Festival of Colors

होली - Festival of Colors celebrating the arrival of spring

Palm Sunday

Commemorates Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem

Good Friday

Also known as: गुड फ्राइडे

गुड फ्राइडे - Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Good Friday

Also known as: Viernes Santo, Karfreitag, Vendredi Saint

Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Easter Sunday

Also known as: Pascua, Pâques, Pasqua, Ostern

Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Pentecost

Also known as: Whitsunday, Pfingsten, Pentecôte

Commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit

Independence Day

Also known as: स्वतंत्रता दिवस, Swatantrata Diwas

स्वतंत्रता दिवस - Commemorates India's independence from British rule

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti

Also known as: गांधी जयंती, Gandhi Jayanti

गांधी जयंती - Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation

Christmas Day

Also known as: क्रिसमस, बड़ा दिन

क्रिसमस - Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ

Forex Market Closure

Global forex markets closed for Christmas (rare full closure)