India Holidays 2027

Here is the holiday list 2027 India uses for Central Government offices: all the gazetted holidays 2027 with their dates, weekdays and a short note on each, plus the long weekends and a free printable 2027 calendar with every date marked. India holidays 2027 begin with Republic Day on Tuesday, January 26 and include Holi on March 22, Diwali on October 29 and Christmas on a Saturday. States add their own holidays, and Islamic festival dates depend on the sighting of the moon.

India Holidays 2027 at a glance

Based on the Central Government gazetted holiday list; lunar festival dates can shift by a day, so check the official list published by the Government of India for the year.

Indian holidays 2027: printable calendars

Download a ready-made 2027 calendar with the Indian holidays marked: a year at a glance and all 12 months on A4, January with Republic Day, and October with Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra and Diwali. Each one prints on A4, the standard paper size in India.

Long weekends in 2027

These holidays fall on a Monday or Friday, giving a three-day weekend: Holi (Monday, March 22); Good Friday (Friday, March 26); Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) (Monday, May 17); Diwali (Deepavali) (Friday, October 29).

On a weekend in 2027: Maha Shivaratri (Saturday, March 6); Mahavir Jayanti (Sunday, April 18); Independence Day (Sunday, August 15); Milad-un-Nabi (Sunday, August 15); Mahatma Gandhi’s Jayanti (Saturday, October 2); Dussehra (Saturday, October 9); Guru Nanak’s Jayanti (Sunday, November 14); Christmas (Saturday, December 25).

About each holiday

• Republic Day: Marks the Constitution of India coming into force on January 26, 1950.
• Maha Shivaratri: A night festival honoring the god Shiva.
• Id-ul-Fitr: Eid al-Fitr, the festival that ends the month of Ramadan.
• Holi: The Hindu festival of colors, which welcomes spring.
• Good Friday: Remembers the crucifixion of Jesus; the Friday before Easter Sunday.
• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Jayanti: The birthday of B. R. Ambedkar, chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
• Ram Navami: Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama.
• Mahavir Jayanti: Celebrates the birth of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.
• Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid): Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice.
• Buddha Purnima: Marks the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha.
• Muharram: Ashura, the tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic year.
• Independence Day: Marks India’s independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, with the Prime Minister’s speech at the Red Fort.
• Milad-un-Nabi: The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
• Janmashtami (Vaishnava): Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
• Mahatma Gandhi’s Jayanti: The birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, October 2.
• Dussehra: Celebrates the victory of good over evil, at the end of Navratri.
• Diwali (Deepavali): The festival of lights.
• Guru Nanak’s Jayanti: Celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism.
• Christmas: Celebrates the birth of Jesus.

Gazetted holidays 2027: how the list works

The Government of India publishes its holiday list each year for Central Government offices. It has three parts:

• National holidays: Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15) and Mahatma Gandhi’s Jayanti (October 2) are observed across the whole country.
• Compulsory gazetted holidays: 14 holidays in all, adding festivals of every major faith, such as Diwali, Dussehra, Id-ul-Fitr, Christmas, Guru Nanak’s Jayanti, Buddha Purnima and Mahavir Jayanti.
• Optional holidays: three more days chosen in each state capital from a longer list that includes Holi, Janmashtami, Ram Navami and Maha Shivaratri, plus two restricted holidays that each employee can pick.

Banks follow the Reserve Bank of India’s list for each state, and schools follow their state education department, so always check the local list as well. Wikipedia’s public holidays in India article compares the holidays observed in each state.

Holiday list 2027 India: month by month

• January to March: Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, then Maha Shivaratri, Id-ul-Fitr and Holi close together in March, with Good Friday on March 26.
• April and May: a busy spring with Ambedkar Jayanti, Ram Navami and Mahavir Jayanti in April, and Bakrid and Buddha Purnima in May.
• June to August: Muharram in June, then Independence Day and Milad-un-Nabi both expected on Sunday, August 15, and Janmashtami on August 25.
• October to December: the festive season, with Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra on consecutive Saturdays, Diwali on Friday, October 29, Guru Nanak’s Jayanti on November 14 and Christmas on December 25.

Several India holidays 2027 fall on a weekend, including Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti and Christmas, so 2027 has fewer extra weekdays off than 2028.

Planning leave with the Indian holidays 2027

• Holi and Good Friday: Holi on Monday, March 22 and Good Friday on Friday, March 26 are only four days apart; taking three days of leave gives a nine-day break from March 20 to 28.
• Diwali: Diwali on Friday, October 29 gives a long weekend; many families travel in the week before for Dhanteras and shopping.
• Travel: trains and flights fill quickly around Diwali, Durga Puja and Chhath, so book early.
• Businesses: mark the gazetted holidays and your state’s extra holidays on one calendar for staff rotas and deliveries.

Print a 2027 calendar with these dates

The calendar maker below opens with the Indian gazetted holidays for 2027 already marked. Switch between a year at a glance, one page per month or a single month; add another country’s holidays or a festival calendar on top, turn on moon phases, and download a free PDF for US Letter, A4 or A5.

India holidays 2027: frequently asked questions

How many gazetted holidays are there in 2027?

This list has 19 dates, combining the compulsory Central Government holidays with the most widely observed optional ones. The official list for your office may differ slightly.

What are the national holidays of India?

Republic Day on January 26, Independence Day on August 15 and Mahatma Gandhi’s Jayanti on October 2.

When is Diwali 2027 in India?

Friday, October 29, 2027.

Why are some dates marked expected?

Islamic festivals follow the lunar calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting, so the official date can move by a day.

Do all states have the same holidays?

No. Each state adds regional festivals such as Pongal, Onam, Bihu or Durga Puja, so check your state’s list too.

Where can I find the official India holidays 2027 list?

The Department of Personnel and Training publishes the Central Government list late in the previous year, and each state government publishes its own. This page follows the Central Government list of India holidays 2027.

Which India holidays 2027 fall on a weekend?

Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra and Christmas all fall on a Saturday or Sunday in 2027, so they do not add a weekday off.

Is the 2027 holiday calendar free to print?

Yes. Every calendar on this page is free for home, school or office use.

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