Public holidays · Asia · 2029
India Holidays 2029: Public Holidays in India
India has 18 national public holidays in 2029. 14 of them fall on a weekday and 4 on a weekend. There are 3 long weekends and 7 more if you take a bridge day off.
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National public holidays · #15
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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 2029 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Day Next | Republic Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Maha Shivaratri | Maha Shivaratri | Public holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Id-ul-Fitr | Public holiday | |
| Holi | Holi | Public holiday | |
| Good Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Jayanti | Public holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | Public holiday | |
| Mahavira's Birthday | Mahavir Jayanti | Public holiday | |
| Ashura | Muharram | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Buddha Purnima | Buddha Purnima | Public holiday |
| Prophet's Birthday | Milad-un-Nabi | Public holiday | |
| Independence Day | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | Janmashtami | Public holiday |
| Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday | Mahatma Gandhi's Jayanti | Public holiday | |
| Dussehra | Dussehra | 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 (41)
| New Year's Day | Optional day off | |
|---|---|---|
| Magh Bihu | Optional day off | |
| Makar Sankranti | Optional day off | |
| Pongal | Optional day off | |
| Guru Gobind Singh's Birthday | Optional day off | |
| Basant Panchami / Shri Panchami | Optional day off | |
| Guru Ravi Das's Birthday | Optional day off | |
| Swami Dayanand Saraswati's Birthday | Optional day off | |
| Jumu'atul-Wida | Optional day off | |
| Shivaji's Birthday | Optional day off | |
| Dolyatra | Optional day off | |
| Holika Dahan | Optional day off | |
| Easter Sunday | Optional day off | |
| Chaitra Sukladi | Optional day off | |
| Cheti Chand | Optional day off | |
| Gudi Padwa | Optional day off | |
| Meshadi (Tamil New Year's Day) | Optional day off | |
| Ugadi | Optional day off | |
| Vaisakhi | Optional day off | |
| Vishu | Optional day off | |
| Bahag Bihu | Optional day off | |
| Vaisakhadi | Optional day off | |
| Ram Navami | Optional day off | |
| Guru Rabindranath's Birthday | Optional day off | |
| Rath Yatra | Optional day off | |
| Parsi New Year | Optional day off | |
| Onam | Optional day off | |
| Raksha Bandhan | Optional day off | |
| Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayak Chaturthi | Optional day off | |
| Dussehra (Saptami) | Optional day off | |
| Dussehra (Mahashtami) | Optional day off | |
| Dussehra (Mahanavami) | 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 | |
| Ali's Birthday | Optional day off | |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day | 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 2029
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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Long weekends in India 2029
3 long weekends come for free, and 7 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Fri 26 Jan – Sun 28 Jan
No leave needed
4days
Thu 15 Feb – Sun 18 Feb
Take off Fri 16 Feb
4days
Thu 1 Mar – Sun 4 Mar
Take off Fri 2 Mar
3days
Fri 30 Mar – Sun 1 Apr
No leave needed
5days
Wed 25 Apr – Sun 29 Apr
Take off Fri 27 Apr
4days
Thu 24 May – Sun 27 May
Take off Fri 25 May
4days
Sat 29 Sep – Tue 2 Oct
Take off Mon 1 Oct
4days
Sat 13 Oct – Tue 16 Oct
Take off Mon 15 Oct
3days
Sat 3 Nov – Mon 5 Nov
No leave needed
4days
Sat 22 Dec – Tue 25 Dec
Take off Mon 24 Dec
India vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2029
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 2029?
18 national public holidays. That ranks India #15 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2029.
How many long weekends are there in India in 2029?
3 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 7 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 27 Apr) for 5 days in a row from 25 April.
Which India public holidays fall on a weekend in 2029?
Maha Shivaratri (Sun 11 Feb), Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday (Sat 14 Apr), Buddha Purnima (Sun 27 May) and Janmashtami (Vaishnava) (Sat 1 Sep). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in India?
April, with 3 national holidays: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday, Eid al-Adha and Mahavira's Birthday.