This page gives the holiday list 2028 India’s Central Government offices follow: every one of the gazetted holidays 2028 with its date, weekday and meaning, the long weekends, and a free printable 2028 calendar with the dates marked. India holidays 2028 are generous for long weekends, with Gandhi Jayanti, Ram Navami, Buddha Purnima and Christmas all on a Monday. States add regional holidays, and Islamic festival dates are confirmed by moon sighting.
India Holidays 2028 at a glance
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 26 | Wednesday | Republic Day |
| February 23 | Wednesday | Maha Shivaratri |
| February 27 | Sunday | Id-ul-Fitr (expected) |
| March 11 | Saturday | Holi |
| April 3 | Monday | Ram Navami |
| April 7 | Friday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 14 | Friday | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Jayanti |
| April 14 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 6 | Saturday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) (expected) |
| May 8 | Monday | Buddha Purnima |
| June 4 | Sunday | Muharram (expected) |
| August 4 | Friday | Milad-un-Nabi (expected) |
| August 13 | Sunday | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) |
| August 15 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| September 27 | Wednesday | Dussehra |
| October 2 | Monday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Jayanti |
| October 17 | Tuesday | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| November 2 | Thursday | Guru Nanak’s Jayanti |
| December 25 | Monday | Christmas |
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 2028: printable calendars
Print a 2028 calendar with the Indian holidays already marked: a year at a glance and all 12 months on A4, January with Republic Day, and October with Gandhi Jayanti and Diwali. Add your state’s holidays as your own dates in the maker below.
Long weekends in 2028
These holidays fall on a Monday or Friday, giving a three-day weekend: Ram Navami (Monday, April 3); Mahavir Jayanti (Friday, April 7); Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Jayanti (Friday, April 14); Good Friday (Friday, April 14); Buddha Purnima (Monday, May 8); Milad-un-Nabi (Friday, August 4); Mahatma Gandhi’s Jayanti (Monday, October 2); Christmas (Monday, December 25).
On a weekend in 2028: Id-ul-Fitr (Sunday, February 27); Holi (Saturday, March 11); Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) (Saturday, May 6); Muharram (Sunday, June 4); Janmashtami (Vaishnava) (Sunday, August 13).
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.
- Ram Navami: Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama.
- Mahavir Jayanti: Celebrates the birth of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Jayanti: The birthday of B. R. Ambedkar, chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
- Good Friday: Remembers the crucifixion of Jesus; the Friday before Easter Sunday.
- 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.
- Milad-un-Nabi: The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
- Janmashtami (Vaishnava): Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
- Independence Day: Marks India’s independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, with the Prime Minister’s speech at the Red Fort.
- Dussehra: Celebrates the victory of good over evil, at the end of Navratri.
- Mahatma Gandhi’s Jayanti: The birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, October 2.
- 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 2028 explained
The Central Government holiday list combines three kinds of days:
- Three national holidays: Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti, observed by every office, bank and school in the country.
- Compulsory holidays: 14 in total, covering the major festivals of India’s faiths, including Diwali, Dussehra, Christmas, Good Friday, Id-ul-Fitr, Id-ul-Zuha, Muharram, Milad-un-Nabi, Guru Nanak’s Jayanti, Mahavir Jayanti and Buddha Purnima.
- Optional and restricted holidays: three extra days chosen locally from a list including Holi, Janmashtami and Ram Navami, and two restricted holidays each employee can pick for their own festivals.
Bank holidays are set state by state by the Reserve Bank of India, and private companies publish their own lists, which usually include the national holidays and the biggest regional festivals. See Wikipedia’s public holidays in India for state-by-state holidays.
Holiday list 2028 India: the best long weekends
- Ram Navami and Mahavir Jayanti: Monday, April 3 and Friday, April 7. Taking three days off in between gives a nine-day break.
- Good Friday and Ambedkar Jayanti: both on Friday, April 14, a three-day weekend before Easter.
- Buddha Purnima: Monday, May 8.
- Milad-un-Nabi: expected on Friday, August 4.
- Gandhi Jayanti: Monday, October 2, opening the festive month of October.
- Diwali: Tuesday, October 17; one day of leave on Monday, October 16 makes a four-day break.
- Christmas: Monday, December 25, a three-day weekend.
Indian holidays 2028 compared with 2027
| Holiday | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Holi | Monday, March 22 | Saturday, March 11 |
| Id-ul-Fitr (expected) | Wednesday, March 10 | Sunday, February 27 |
| Independence Day | Sunday, August 15 | Tuesday, August 15 |
| Dussehra | Saturday, October 9 | Wednesday, September 27 |
| Diwali | Friday, October 29 | Tuesday, October 17 |
Festivals that follow the lunar calendar come 10 to 12 days earlier in 2028, while fixed dates such as Independence Day and Christmas move two weekdays later because 2028 is a leap year.
Print a 2028 calendar with these dates
The calendar maker below opens with the Indian gazetted holidays for 2028 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 2028: frequently asked questions
How many gazetted holidays are there in 2028?
This list has 19 dates, combining the compulsory Central Government holidays with the most widely observed optional ones.
What day is Independence Day 2028?
Tuesday, August 15, 2028.
When is Diwali 2028 in India?
Tuesday, October 17, 2028.
Why are some dates marked expected?
Islamic festivals are confirmed by the sighting of the moon, so the official date can move by a day.
Are bank holidays the same as gazetted holidays?
Not exactly. Bank holidays are set for each state by the Reserve Bank of India and include regional festivals.
Where can I find the official India holidays 2028 list?
The Department of Personnel and Training publishes the Central Government list late in the previous year, and each state publishes its own. This page follows the Central Government list of India holidays 2028.
Which India holidays 2028 give a long weekend?
Ram Navami, Buddha Purnima, Gandhi Jayanti and Christmas fall on a Monday, and Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday and Milad-un-Nabi on a Friday.
Is the 2028 holiday calendar free to print?
Yes. Every calendar on this page is free, with no sign-up.
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