India Days 2026

January

Republic Day (India) January 26 National India's national holiday marking the day the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950.

April

Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) April 14 National The first day of the Bengali calendar, celebrated in Bangladesh and by Bengalis worldwide with processions, music, fairs and traditional food.

June

International Day of Yoga June 21 International A UN day promoting awareness of the physical and mental benefits of yoga, celebrated on the June solstice.

August

Independence Day (India) August 15 National India's national holiday marking independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.

October

International Day of Non-Violence October 2 International A UN day held on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, promoting non-violence through education and public awareness. In India the day is…

November

Diwali November 8 Religious The festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and many Buddhists with lamps, fireworks, sweets and prayers for prosperity.