HOLIDAYS
The following holidays will be observed in the High Commission of India, London, Consulates General of India, Birmingham and Edinburgh during the Year 2026.
| S.NO | GAZETTED HOLIDAY | DATE | DAY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | New Year’s Day | 01.01.2026 | Thursday |
| 2. | Republic Day | 26.01.2026 | Monday |
| 3. | Id-ul-Fitr* | 21.03.2026 | Saturday |
| 4. | Mahavir Jayanti | 31.03.2026 | Tuesday |
| 5. | Good Friday | 03.04.2026 | Friday |
| 6. | Easter Monday | 06.04.2026 | Monday |
| 7. | Buddha Purnima | 01.05.2026 | Friday |
| 8. | Id-ul-Zuha* | 27.05.2026 | Wednesday |
| 9. | Muharram* | 26.06.2026 | Friday |
| 10. | Independence Day | 15.08.2026 | Saturday |
| 11. | Janmashtami | 04.09.2026 | Friday |
| 12. | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | 02.10.2026 | Friday |
| 13. | Dussehra | 20.10.2026 | Tuesday |
| 14. | Diwali (Deepawali) | 08.11.2026 | Sunday |
| 15. | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | 24.11.2026 | Tuesday |
| 16. | Christmas Day | 25.12.2026 | Friday |
| 17. | Boxing Day | 26.12.2026 | Monday |
*Subject to sighting of the moon.