Delhi Holidays in 2026

There are three national holidays in India:

Independence Day, which is celebrated on 15 August every year.

Republic Day, which is celebrated on 26 January every year.

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi, which is celebrated on 02 October every year.

Bank Holidays in Delhi in 2026

The following is the list of bank holidays in Delhi for the year 2026:

Before we look at the list of public, regional and bank holidays in Delhi in 2025, let's know more about Delhi. The population of the state was more than 11 million as per the latest census. The state has 11 districts. Hindi is the widely spoken language in the state followed by other regional languages. The state has numerous IT, ITES and manufacturing companies. With many tourist points, the state grabs the attention of domestic and international travelers.

Note: The second and fourth Saturdays will be the regular bank holidays for all the public sector and private sector banks. The regional bank holidays will differ from state to state. ATMs will remain open on a bank holiday.

Overview of Delhi Holidays in 2026

Republic Day: Republic Day is a gazetted holiday in India. The day honors the creation of the Indian constitution. All state, national and local government offices shall remain closed on the day. Business organisations and stores may be closed or have reduced operating hours.

Maha Shivaratri: Maha Shivaratri is a major Hindu festival celebrated in February 2026, which falls on Friday. It is a popular festival in Delhi. People celebrate with joy. It is the day Shiva married to Goddess Parvati. Maha Shivaratri, also called Shivaratri, marks the convergence of Shiva and Shakti. The festival is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Hindu calendar.

Holi: For the year 2026, Holi is observed in March. Usually, the festival falls in between the months of March and February. Holi is a two-day spring festival. The first day is called Chhoti and the second day is called Rangawali Holi. It is a colorful festival celebrated with love and affection among people.

Mahavir Jayanthi: Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Mahavir and falls between the months of March and April. In 2026, the day is observed in March with fasting and prayers.

Idul Fitr: Idul Fitr is a popular Islamic festival which will be celebrated on 21 March in 2026. It marks the end of Ramadan, an Islamic month of fasting. The day of Eid falls on the first day of the month of Shawwal. The community of Islamic celebrates the festival across the nation.

Christmas Day: Christmas Day honors the birth of Lord Jesus and is celebrated on 25 December every year. It is a major festival for Christians who exchange gifts among themselves. In 2026, the festival falls on friday.

Places to Visit During Holidays in Delhi

Red Fort

The Red Fort stands tall on Netaji Subhas road, Chandni Chowk. The monument is one of the best historical places to visit. The architecture is a representation of the Mughal empire. Until today, the monument is used for national and political ceremonies. This shows the importance it has for the country. The Red Fort includes a beautiful garden, Rang Mahal, Naubat Khana, Khas Mahal and Moti Masjid. This attracts a lot of the tourists. There is also a sound and light show conducted every evening.

India Gate

In the heart of New Delhis you will find the 42 m high monument, India Gate. This is shaped like an arch and is in the middle of a crossroad. The monument commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who had given their lives to keep our country safe while they fought with the British army (World War 1).

Chandni Chowk

This is one of the oldest areas to visit in Delhi Chandni Chowk in old Delhi. It is a shopping street and is also an important historical site. Chandni Chowk can be found opposite the Red Fort. It offers a view of Fatehpur Sikri. During the Mughal empire period, the area was popular for the silver merchandise and had been visited by a lot of foreign traders. This market is distributed across many streets.

Hauz Khas

This is an affluent neighbourhood in South Delhi. The village is one of the best places to visit in Delhi during summers. It is a mix of the present and glorious past. It has a mosque and also a reservoir. The place has now become a posh area and has a lot of restaurants which will serve you impressive and unique dishes. There are also a lot of art galleries and boutiques.

Lodhi Gardens

The gardens are located near the India international centre which is 3 km away from Humayun's tomb. The Lodhi Gardens is famous as a tourist place in summers. It is one of the historical gardens in Delhi. The garden had been created by Sayyid and Lodhi rulers during the 15th and 16th century.

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