Holidays
List of Holidays - 2026
India Post offices across the country observe the following holidays. While post offices remain closed on these days, some services may operate at select locations. Please check with your local post office for specific holiday schedules.
| S.No | Holiday | Date | Day | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic Day | 26 January | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2 | Maha Shivaratri | 15 February | Sunday | Gazetted Holiday |
| 3 | Holi | 4 March | Wednesday | Gazetted Holiday |
| 4 | Good Friday | 3 April | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
| 5 | Eid-ul-Fitr | 1 May | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
| 6 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 2 October | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
| 7 | Dussehra | 20 October | Tuesday | Gazetted Holiday |
| 8 | Diwali | 8 November | Sunday | Gazetted Holiday |
| 9 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | 25 November | Wednesday | Gazetted Holiday |
| 10 | Christmas | 25 December | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
| 11 | Independence Day | 15 August | Saturday | Gazetted Holiday |
| 12 | Raksha Bandhan | 27 August | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 13 | Janmashtami | 6 September | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
| 14 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 2 October | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
| 15 | Milad-un-Nabi | 5 December | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Note: This list is indicative. Holidays may vary by state and region. Please check with your local post office for the exact holiday schedule applicable in your area. Post offices remain closed on all gazetted holidays. Some services may continue to operate at select locations.