Planning your holidays, family trips, school vacations and important events for 2027? The Government of India has announced the Central Government holiday list for 2027 through the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). The official notification includes 17 Gazetted Holidays and 32 Restricted Holidays for Central Government administrative offices in Delhi and New Delhi. Important occasions include Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Ram Navami, Independence Day, Dussehra, Diwali and Christmas. In this article, you can check the complete month-wise 2027 government holiday calendar, gazetted holidays, restricted holidays and important dates to plan your year.
India Government Holidays 2027 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Calendar Year | 2027 |
| Country | India |
| Issuing Authority | Department of Personnel and Training |
| Ministry | Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions |
| Notification Date | July 16, 2026 |
| Gazetted Holidays | 17 |
| Restricted Holidays | 32 |
| Total Listed Occasions | 49 |
| Holiday List | Central Government |
| Official Notification | DoPT Office Memorandum |
| Application | Not Applicable |
Important: This notification primarily specifies holidays for Central Government offices. State governments, banks, schools and private organisations may publish separate holiday calendars.
1. Complete List of Gazetted Holidays in India 2027
Gazetted holidays are official closed holidays for the applicable Central Government offices. The following list contains the 17 holidays specified for Central Government administrative offices located in Delhi and New Delhi.
| S.No. | Holiday Name | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic Day | January 26, 2027 | Tuesday |
| 2 | Id-ul-Fitr | March 10, 2027 | Wednesday |
| 3 | Holi | March 23, 2027 | Tuesday |
| 4 | Good Friday | March 26, 2027 | Friday |
| 5 | Ram Navami | April 15, 2027 | Thursday |
| 6 | Mahavir Jayanti | April 19, 2027 | Monday |
| 7 | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | May 17, 2027 | Monday |
| 8 | Buddha Purnima | May 20, 2027 | Thursday |
| 9 | Muharram | June 16, 2027 | Wednesday |
| 10 | Independence Day | August 15, 2027 | Sunday |
| 11 | Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad) | August 15, 2027 | Sunday |
| 12 | Janmashtami | August 25, 2027 | Wednesday |
| 13 | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | October 2, 2027 | Saturday |
| 14 | Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) | October 9, 2027 | Saturday |
| 15 | Diwali (Deepavali) | October 29, 2027 | Friday |
| 16 | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | November 14, 2027 | Sunday |
| 17 | Christmas Day | December 25, 2027 | Saturday |
Source: DoPT Office Memorandum dated July 16, 2026.
2. Complete List of Restricted Holidays in India 2027
Restricted Holidays (RH) are optional holidays. Central Government employees in Delhi and New Delhi can choose any two holidays from the notified restricted holiday list.
Here is the complete list of 32 restricted holidays for 2027.
| S.No. | Restricted Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year’s Day | January 1 | Friday |
| 2 | Makar Sankranti / Magha Bihu | January 14 | Thursday |
| 3 | Pongal / Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday | January 15 | Friday |
| 4 | Basant Panchami | February 11 | Thursday |
| 5 | Shivaji Jayanti | February 19 | Friday |
| 6 | Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday | February 20 | Saturday |
| 7 | Swami Dayananda Saraswati’s Birthday | March 2 | Tuesday |
| 8 | Jamat-ul-Vida | March 5 | Friday |
| 9 | Maha Shivratri | March 6 | Saturday |
| 10 | Holika Dahan / Dolyatra | March 22 | Monday |
| 11 | Easter Sunday | March 28 | Sunday |
| 12 | Ugadi / Gudi Padava / Cheti Chand | April 7 | Wednesday |
| 13 | Vaisakhi / Vishu / Tamil New Year | April 14 | Wednesday |
| 14 | Vaisakhadi / Bahag Bihu | April 15 | Thursday |
| 15 | Rabindranath Tagore’s Birthday | May 9 | Sunday |
| 16 | Rath Yatra | July 5 | Monday |
| 17 | Parsi New Year / Navroz | August 15 | Sunday |
| 18 | Raksha Bandhan | August 17 | Tuesday |
| 19 | Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayak Chaturthi | September 4 | Saturday |
| 20 | Onam / Thiru Onam | September 12 | Sunday |
| 21 | Dussehra (Saptami) | October 6 | Wednesday |
| 22 | Dussehra (Mahashtami) | October 7 | Thursday |
| 23 | Dussehra (Mahanavami) | October 8 | Friday |
| 24 | Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday | October 15 | Friday |
| 25 | Karwa Chauth | October 18 | Monday |
| 26 | Naraka Chaturdasi | October 28 | Thursday |
| 27 | Govardhan Puja | October 30 | Saturday |
| 28 | Bhai Duj | October 31 | Sunday |
| 29 | Chhath Puja | November 4 | Thursday |
| 30 | Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day | November 24 | Wednesday |
| 31 | Hazrat Ali’s Birthday | December 12 | Sunday |
| 32 | Christmas Eve | December 24 | Friday |
Note: The restricted holiday list above is for Central Government administrative offices in Delhi/New Delhi. State coordination committees may publish different optional holiday lists.
3. Month-Wise Government Holiday Calendar 2027
For easier planning, here are some important holidays month by month.
January 2027
- January 1 – New Year’s Day (Restricted)
- January 14 – Makar Sankranti (Restricted)
- January 15 – Pongal (Restricted)
- January 26 – Republic Day (Gazetted)
February 2027
- February 11 – Basant Panchami (Restricted)
- February 19 – Shivaji Jayanti (Restricted)
- February 20 – Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday (Restricted)
March 2027
- March 2 – Swami Dayananda Saraswati’s Birthday (Restricted)
- March 5 – Jamat-ul-Vida (Restricted)
- March 6 – Maha Shivratri (Restricted)
- March 10 – Id-ul-Fitr (Gazetted)
- March 22 – Holika Dahan (Restricted)
- March 23 – Holi (Gazetted)
- March 26 – Good Friday (Gazetted)
- March 28 – Easter Sunday (Restricted)
April 2027
- April 7 – Ugadi / Gudi Padava (Restricted)
- April 14 – Vaisakhi / Vishu (Restricted)
- April 15 – Ram Navami (Gazetted)
- April 19 – Mahavir Jayanti (Gazetted)
May 2027
- May 9 – Rabindranath Tagore’s Birthday (Restricted)
- May 17 – Bakrid (Gazetted)
- May 20 – Buddha Purnima (Gazetted)
June 2027
- June 16 – Muharram (Gazetted)
July 2027
- July 5 – Rath Yatra (Restricted)
August 2027
- August 15 – Independence Day (Gazetted)
- August 15 – Milad-un-Nabi (Gazetted)
- August 17 – Raksha Bandhan (Restricted)
- August 25 – Janmashtami (Gazetted)
September 2027
- September 4 – Ganesh Chaturthi (Restricted)
- September 12 – Onam (Restricted)
October 2027
- October 2 – Gandhi Jayanti (Gazetted)
- October 6 – Dussehra Saptami (Restricted)
- October 7 – Dussehra Mahashtami (Restricted)
- October 8 – Dussehra Mahanavami (Restricted)
- October 9 – Dussehra (Gazetted)
- October 15 – Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday (Restricted)
- October 18 – Karwa Chauth (Restricted)
- October 28 – Naraka Chaturdasi (Restricted)
- October 29 – Diwali (Gazetted)
- October 30 – Govardhan Puja (Restricted)
- October 31 – Bhai Duj (Restricted)
November 2027
- November 4 – Chhath Puja (Restricted)
- November 14 – Guru Nanak’s Birthday (Gazetted)
- November 24 – Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day (Restricted)
December 2027
- December 12 – Hazrat Ali’s Birthday (Restricted)
- December 24 – Christmas Eve (Restricted)
- December 25 – Christmas Day (Gazetted)
4. National Holidays in India 2027
India observes three major national holidays:
| National Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | January 26, 2027 | Tuesday |
| Independence Day | August 15, 2027 | Sunday |
| Gandhi Jayanti | October 2, 2027 | Saturday |
These occasions are nationally significant and observed across India.
5. What Is the Difference Between Gazetted and Restricted Holidays?
Many people are confused about the difference between gazetted and restricted holidays.
Gazetted Holidays:
- Official closed holidays for the applicable government offices.
- Employees generally do not need to select these holidays.
- The applicable list is notified by the government.
Restricted Holidays:
- Optional holidays that employees can select.
- Central Government employees in Delhi/New Delhi may choose any two from the notified list.
- The list may vary for offices outside Delhi/New Delhi.
6. Do Government Holidays 2027 Apply to All Indian States?
No. The Central Government holiday notification should not be treated as a universal holiday list for every state.
Central Government offices outside Delhi/New Delhi observe 14 compulsory holidays and three additional holidays selected by the relevant Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committee.
State governments issue their own separate notifications based on regional festivals and local requirements.
For example:
- Telangana publishes a separate state government holiday calendar.
- Andhra Pradesh publishes its own general and optional holiday list.
- Other states and Union Territories also issue separate holiday notifications.
Therefore, employees and students should check their respective state government announcements before planning holidays.
7. Are Banks and Schools Closed on All Government Holidays?
Not necessarily.
Bank Holidays: Bank closures are regulated separately through instructions issued by the Department of Financial Services and applicable RBI rules. State-wise bank holidays may differ.
School Holidays: Schools follow their respective state education department, board and institutional calendars. Summer vacation, winter vacation and festival holidays can vary.
Private Companies: Private organisations follow applicable labour laws, state notifications and their own company holiday policies.
Always check the relevant official notification before assuming that an office, bank or school will be closed.
8. Important Long-Weekend Planning Dates in 2027
Some holidays fall close to weekends, making them useful for planning trips and family activities.
| Occasion | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | March 26 | Friday |
| Diwali | October 29 | Friday |
| Christmas Eve | December 24 | Friday |
| Christmas | December 25 | Saturday |
Good Friday and Diwali fall on Fridays in the notified calendar. Employees may be able to plan longer breaks depending on their weekly off and leave policies.
9. How to Download the India Government Holidays 2027 PDF?
Employees and individuals can refer to the official government notification to check the complete holiday list.
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official Department of Personnel and Training website.
- Search for the 2027 Central Government holiday notification.
- Open the Office Memorandum dated July 16, 2026.
- Check Annexure I for Gazetted Holidays.
- Check Annexure II for Restricted Holidays.
- Download or print the notification for future reference.
The official government notification is available through the references provided below.
10. Important Official Links
| Purpose | Official Website |
|---|---|
| Department of Personnel and Training | https://dopt.gov.in/ |
| National Portal of India | https://www.india.gov.in/ |
| Reserve Bank of India | https://www.rbi.org.in/ |
| Government of Telangana | https://www.telangana.gov.in/ |
| Government of Andhra Pradesh | https://www.ap.gov.in/ |
Official notification: DoPT Office Memorandum No. F. No. 12/2/2023-JCA dated July 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Has the India Government Holiday Calendar 2027 been released?
Yes. The Department of Personnel and Training issued the Central Government holiday notification on July 16, 2026.
2. How many gazetted holidays are there in 2027?
There are 17 gazetted holidays in the notified list for Central Government administrative offices in Delhi/New Delhi.
3. How many restricted holidays are there in 2027?
There are 32 restricted holidays in the notified Delhi/New Delhi list.
4. When is Republic Day in 2027?
Republic Day falls on Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
5. When is Diwali in 2027?
The Central Government notification lists Diwali on Friday, October 29, 2027.
6. When is Independence Day in 2027?
Independence Day falls on Sunday, August 15, 2027.
7. When is Holi in 2027?
The notified Central Government gazetted holiday for Holi is Tuesday, March 23, 2027.
8. Are restricted holidays compulsory?
No. Restricted holidays are optional. Eligible Central Government employees in Delhi/New Delhi can select any two holidays from the notified list.
9. Does the 2027 holiday list apply to private companies?
Not automatically. Private companies follow applicable state laws and their own holiday policies.
10. Where can I download the official 2027 holiday notification?
You can check the Department of Personnel and Training website at https://dopt.gov.in/ and search for the July 16, 2026 holiday memorandum.
Conclusion
The India Government Holidays 2027 Calendar helps employees, students, parents and families plan their important activities in advance. The Central Government has notified 17 gazetted holidays and 32 restricted holidays for its administrative offices in Delhi/New Delhi.
However, holiday schedules may differ across states, banks, schools and private organisations. Always refer to the latest state-specific and institutional announcements before planning your holidays.
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