The 2027 calendar with holidays in India is useful for planning vacations, school schedules, office leave, festivals, travel and important events throughout the year. The year 2027 begins on Friday, January 1, and ends on Friday, December 31.
India does not have one single holiday list that applies identically to every citizen. Central government offices, states, banks, schools and private employers can follow different holiday schedules. The National Portal of India provides separate Central and State/UT holiday calendars, while official institutional schedules can contain compulsory and restricted holidays.
2027 Calendar at a Glance
| Month | Starts On | Days |
|---|---|---|
| January | Friday | 31 |
| February | Monday | 28 |
| March | Monday | 31 |
| April | Thursday | 30 |
| May | Saturday | 31 |
| June | Tuesday | 30 |
| July | Thursday | 31 |
| August | Sunday | 31 |
| September | Wednesday | 30 |
| October | Friday | 31 |
| November | Monday | 30 |
| December | Wednesday | 31 |
2027 is a common year with 365 days.
Major Holidays in India in 2027
An official PFRDA holiday order published in August 2026 lists 17 compulsory holidays for its New Delhi office in 2027. These include Republic Day, Id-ul-Fitr, Holi, Good Friday, Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti, Bakrid, Buddha Purnima, Muharram, Independence Day, Janmashtami, Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali, Guru Nanak’s Birthday and Christmas.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 26 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
| March 10 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Fitr |
| March 23* | Tuesday | Holi |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 15 | Thursday | Ram Navami |
| April 19 | Monday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| May 17 | Monday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) |
| May 20 | Thursday | Buddha Purnima |
| June 16 | Wednesday | Muharram |
| August 15 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| August 25 | Wednesday | Janmashtami |
| October 2 | Saturday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 9 | Saturday | Dussehra |
| October 29 | Friday | Diwali |
| November 14 | Sunday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas |
*Holiday schedules can differ by authority. The PFRDA 2027 office order lists Holi on March 23, while Indian festival calendars such as Drik Panchang place Holi on March 22. Check the applicable official calendar before making leave or travel plans.
Month-Wise 2027 Holiday and Festival Calendar
January 2027
January begins on Friday. Major dates include Makar Sankranti and Pongal around January 14–15, followed by Republic Day on January 26. The 2027 Indian festival calendar also lists Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti on January 15.
February 2027
February has 28 days and begins on Monday. Basant Panchami falls on February 11, while Shivaji Jayanti is observed on February 19 in relevant regional calendars.
March 2027
March is one of the busiest holiday months. Major dates include Maha Shivaratri, Id-ul-Fitr, Holi and Good Friday. Festival calculations place Holi on March 22.
April 2027
Ram Navami falls on April 15 and Mahavir Jayanti on April 19. Other regional festivals include Ugadi, Gudi Padwa and Vaisakhi-related observances.
May 2027
Bakrid is listed for May 17 and Buddha Purnima for May 20 in the PFRDA 2027 holiday schedule.
June 2027
Muharram is listed for June 16 in the PFRDA schedule. Islamic holiday dates should be treated carefully because lunar-calendar observances can be subject to official confirmation.
July 2027
Rath Yatra falls on July 5. It is an important regional festival and a restricted holiday in the PFRDA calendar.
August 2027
Independence Day falls on August 15, while Janmashtami is on August 25. August 15 also overlaps with Milad-un-Nabi in the PFRDA schedule.
September 2027
Ganesh Chaturthi is listed on September 4 and Onam on September 12 in the restricted-holiday schedule.
October 2027
October is one of the biggest festival months. Gandhi Jayanti is October 2, Dussehra is October 9 and Diwali falls on October 29. The Indian festival calendar also places Durga Ashtami on October 7, Maha Navami on October 8, Govardhan Puja on October 30 and Bhai Dooj on October 31.
November 2027
Chhath Puja is on November 4, while Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on Sunday, November 14.
December 2027
Christmas falls on Saturday, December 25. The PFRDA restricted-holiday list also includes Hazarat Ali’s Birthday on December 12 and Christmas Eve on December 24.
Why You Should Check State-Wise Holidays
The list above should not be treated as a universal closure calendar for every Indian workplace or school. State governments can declare additional holidays, while banks, educational institutions and private companies may follow separate schedules.
The official National Portal of India specifically provides separate calendars for states and Union Territories and notes that its Central calendar is based on the relevant government circular.
For important travel, examinations, office leave or business planning, verify the applicable state or institutional holiday notification before finalizing dates.
Final Takeaway
The 2027 calendar with holidays in India contains major national holidays alongside a much larger set of regional, religious and restricted holidays. Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Independence Day, Dussehra, Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Christmas are among the key dates to mark.
Because holiday rules vary across India, use this calendar as a planning reference and confirm the final schedule with the relevant government department, state authority, school, employer or institution.
FAQ
1. When does the 2027 calendar year start?
January 1, 2027 falls on a Friday. The year has 365 days.
2. When is Republic Day in 2027?
Republic Day is on Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
3. When is Diwali in 2027?
Diwali is on Friday, October 29, 2027, according to the official PFRDA 2027 holiday schedule and Indian festival calendars.
4. When is Holi in 2027?
Indian festival calendars place Holi on Monday, March 22, 2027, while the PFRDA office holiday order lists March 23 as its Holi holiday. Check the applicable official schedule before planning leave.
5. When is Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2027?
Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on Sunday, November 14, 2027.
6. Are these holidays applicable to every state in India?
No. Holiday schedules vary by state, Union Territory, government department, school, bank and employer. The National Portal of India maintains separate Central and State/UT calendars.
Disclaimer
Holiday dates and official closure schedules can vary by state, institution and government authority. Verify the latest applicable notification before making travel, leave, school or business plans.
