January 2026 Calendar With Holidays, Festivals & Important Days

January 2026 starts the year on a vibrant and meaningful note, bringing together national holidays, religious festivals, Ekadashi, Amavasya, Purnima, and several important Indian and international observances. From Republic Day and Makar Sankranti to global awareness days focusing on education, inclusion, youth, and public health, the first month of 2026 is culturally rich and eventful.

Whether you are planning travel, religious rituals, long weekends, or content calendars, this January 2026 holiday calendar offers a complete overview at one place.

January 2026 Public Holidays in India

(Holidays may vary by state and organization)

• January 1 (Thursday) – New Year’s Day

• January 6 (Tuesday) – Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

• January 13 (Tuesday) – Lohri (Regional – North India)

• January 14 (Wednesday) – Makar Sankranti

• January 15 (Thursday) – Pongal / Indian Army Day (Pongal mainly in Tamil Nadu)

• January 23 (Friday) – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

• January 26 (Monday) – Republic Day

• January 30 (Friday) – Martyrs’ Day (Shaheed Diwas – Observance)

January 2026 Hindu Calendar (Tithi & Vrat)

• Paush Purnima – January 3

• Shattila Ekadashi – January 14

• Magha Amavasya – January 18

• Jaya Ekadashi – January 29

These dates are significant for fasting, charity, and religious rituals across India.

January 2026 Long Weekends

🇮🇳 Republic Day Long Weekend

Saturday, January 24

Sunday, January 25

Monday, January 26 – Republic Day

 3-day long weekend

Netaji Jayanti Extended Break (State-specific)

Friday, January 23

Saturday, January 24

Sunday, January 25

3-day break (if Jan 23 is a holiday)

 New Year Extended Break (With 1 leave)

Thursday, January 1 – Holiday

Friday, January 2 – Take leave

Saturday, January 3

Sunday, January 4

4 days off

Pongal Long Weekend (Tamil Nadu)

Thursday, January 15 – Pongal

Friday, January 16 – Take leave

Saturday, January 17

Sunday, January 18

4-day break

January 2026 Important Days & Festivals

• Jan 1 – Global Family Day

• Jan 2 – World Introvert Day

• Jan 3 – Paush Purnima, Mind-Body Wellness Day

• Jan 4 – World Braille Day

• Jan 6 – Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

• Jan 9 – Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

• Jan 10 – World Hindi Day

• Jan 12 – National Youth Day

• Jan 13 – Lohri

• Jan 14 – Makar Sankranti

• Jan 15 – Pongal, Indian Army Day

• Jan 16 – National Startup Day

• Jan 18 – Magha Amavasya

• Jan 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Jan 23 – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

• Jan 24 – National Girl Child Day, International Education Day

• Jan 25 – National Voters’ Day

• Jan 26 – Republic Day

• Jan 29 – Jaya Ekadashi

• Jan 30 – Martyrs’ Day, World Leprosy Day

• Jan 31 – International Zebra Day

FAQs – January 2026 Calendar

Q1. How many public holidays are there in January 2026?

January 2026 has 8 major public holidays, though the exact number may differ by state.

Q2. When is Republic Day in 2026?

Republic Day will be celebrated on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Q3. Which Ekadashi falls in January 2026?

Shattila Ekadashi (Jan 14) and Jaya Ekadashi (Jan 29) fall in January.

Q4. Is Pongal a national holiday?

Pongal is a regional holiday, mainly observed in Tamil Nadu.

Q5. Are there long weekends in January 2026?

Yes, Republic Day and Pongal create excellent long-weekend opportunities.

Conclusion

January 2026 sets the tone for the year with a perfect mix of festivals, national pride, spiritual observances, and global awareness days. From planning vacations and religious fasts to academic schedules and content publishing, this calendar helps you stay informed and prepared.

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