India Central Government Holidays 2027

Central government holidays in India, with the official days off.

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Checked against the official list. We compared every date with Department of Personnel and Training: holiday lists (O.M. F.No.12/2/2023-JCA).
17central government holidays
11fall on a weekday
4long weekends (Mon or Fri)
250working days in 2027

Central government holidays in 2027

Republic Day
Jan 26Tuesday
In 93 daysCountdown
Id-ul-Fitr
Mar 10Wednesday
In 136 daysCountdown
Holi
Mar 23Tuesday
In 149 daysCountdown
Good Friday
Mar 26Friday
In 152 daysCountdown
Ram Navami
Apr 15Thursday
In 172 days
Mahavir Jayanti
Apr 19Monday
In 176 days
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
May 17Monday
In 204 daysCountdown
Buddha Purnima
May 20Thursday
In 207 days
Muharram
Jun 16Wednesday
In 234 days
Independence DayFalls on a weekend
Aug 15Sunday
In 294 daysCountdown
Milad-un-NabiFalls on a weekend
Aug 15Sunday
In 294 days
Janmashtami
Aug 25Wednesday
In 304 days
Gandhi JayantiFalls on a weekend
Oct 2Saturday
In 342 days
DussehraFalls on a weekend
Oct 9Saturday
In 349 days
Diwali
Oct 29Friday
In 369 daysCountdown
Guru Nanak's BirthdayFalls on a weekend
Nov 14Sunday
In 385 days
Christmas DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 25Saturday
In 426 daysCountdown

Working days in 2027

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21120
February20020
March23320
April22220
May21219
June22121
July22022
August22121
September22022
October21120
November22022
December23023
Total26111250

Where these dates come from

Official source: Department of Personnel and Training: holiday lists (O.M. F.No.12/2/2023-JCA)

Weekend rule: Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are not moved.

Note: Holidays for Central Government offices in Delhi and New Delhi. Offices in each state add three optional holidays, and state governments set their own lists. Dates of moon-based festivals can change.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026 and 2027)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the next central government holiday?
Republic Day on Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
How many central government holidays are there in India in 2027?
There are 17 central government holidays: Republic Day, Id-ul-Fitr, Holi, Good Friday, Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti, Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), Buddha Purnima, Muharram, Independence Day, Milad-un-Nabi, Janmashtami, Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali, Guru Nanak's Birthday, Christmas Day. 11 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2027.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are not moved.
How many working days are there in 2027?
250 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 11 central government holidays that fall on a weekday.