Public holidays · Asia · 2028
India Holidays 2028: Public Holidays in India
India has 18 national public holidays in 2028. 13 of them fall on a weekday and 5 on a weekend. There are 7 long weekends and 3 more if you take a bridge day off.
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National public holidays · #14
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
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Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays
India public holidays 2028 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Day Next | Republic Day | Public holiday | |
| Maha Shivaratri | Maha Shivaratri | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Eid al-Fitr | Id-ul-Fitr | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Holi | Holi | Public holiday |
| Ram Navami | Ram Navami | Public holiday | |
| Mahavira's Birthday | Mahavir Jayanti | Public holiday | |
| Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Jayanti | Public holiday | |
| Good Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Eid al-Adha | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | Public holiday |
| Buddha Purnima | Buddha Purnima | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Ashura | Muharram | Public holiday |
| Prophet's Birthday | Milad-un-Nabi | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | Janmashtami | Public holiday |
| Independence Day | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Dussehra | Dussehra | Public holiday | |
| Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday | Mahatma Gandhi's Jayanti | Public holiday | |
| Diwali (Deepavali) | Diwali | Public holiday | |
| Guru Nanak's Birthday | Guru Nanak's Jayanti | Public holiday | |
| Christmas | Christmas | Public holiday |
Bank holidays, school holidays and observances (40)
| New Year's Day | Optional day off | |
|---|---|---|
| Guru Gobind Singh's Birthday | Optional day off | |
| Magh Bihu | Optional day off | |
| Makar Sankranti | Optional day off | |
| Pongal | Optional day off | |
| Basant Panchami / Shri Panchami | Optional day off | |
| Guru Ravi Das's Birthday | Optional day off | |
| Shivaji's Birthday | Optional day off | |
| Swami Dayanand Saraswati's Birthday | Optional day off | |
| Jumu'atul-Wida | Optional day off | |
| Dolyatra | Optional day off | |
| Holika Dahan | Optional day off | |
| Chaitra Sukladi | Optional day off | |
| Cheti Chand | Optional day off | |
| Gudi Padwa | Optional day off | |
| Ugadi | Optional day off | |
| Vaisakhi | Optional day off | |
| Bahag Bihu | Optional day off | |
| Meshadi (Tamil New Year's Day) | Optional day off | |
| Vaisakhadi | Optional day off | |
| Vishu | Optional day off | |
| Easter Sunday | Optional day off | |
| Guru Rabindranath's Birthday | Optional day off | |
| Rath Yatra | Optional day off | |
| Raksha Bandhan | Optional day off | |
| Parsi New Year | Optional day off | |
| Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayak Chaturthi | Optional day off | |
| Onam | Optional day off | |
| Dussehra (Saptami) | Optional day off | |
| Dussehra (Mahanavami) | Optional day off | |
| Dussehra (Mahashtami) | Optional day off | |
| Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday | Optional day off | |
| Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth) | Optional day off | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi | Optional day off | |
| Govardhan Puja | Optional day off | |
| Bhai Duj | Optional day off | |
| Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhath Puja) | Optional day off | |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day | Optional day off | |
| Ali's Birthday | Optional day off | |
| Christmas Eve | Optional day off |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
India holiday calendar 2028
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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Long weekends in India 2028
7 long weekends come for free, and 3 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Sat 1 Apr – Mon 3 Apr
No leave needed
3days
Fri 7 Apr – Sun 9 Apr
No leave needed
3days
Fri 14 Apr – Sun 16 Apr
No leave needed
3days
Sat 6 May – Mon 8 May
No leave needed
3days
Fri 4 Aug – Sun 6 Aug
No leave needed
4days
Sat 12 Aug – Tue 15 Aug
Take off Mon 14 Aug
3days
Sat 30 Sep – Mon 2 Oct
No leave needed
4days
Sat 14 Oct – Tue 17 Oct
Take off Mon 16 Oct
4days
Thu 2 Nov – Sun 5 Nov
Take off Fri 3 Nov
3days
Sat 23 Dec – Mon 25 Dec
No leave needed
India vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2028
India
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Planning a trip to India?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.
Frequently asked questions about holidays in India
How many public holidays does India have in 2028?
18 national public holidays. That ranks India #14 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2028.
How many long weekends are there in India in 2028?
7 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 3 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Mon 14 Aug) for 4 days in a row from 12 August.
Which India public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?
Eid al-Fitr (Sun 27 Feb), Holi (Sat 11 Mar), Eid al-Adha (Sat 6 May), Ashura (Sun 4 Jun) and Janmashtami (Vaishnava) (Sun 13 Aug). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in India?
April, with 4 national holidays: Ram Navami, Mahavira's Birthday, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday and Good Friday.