2026 Calendar
Need a clear, fast-loading 2026 calendar? Here is the full year at a glance: all 12 months with weekends highlighted in red, major Indian and US holidays marked in yellow (hover any marked date to see the holiday name), and today’s date highlighted automatically. A complete list of 2026 holidays sits right below the calendar.
2026 Calendar with Holidays
Major Holidays in 2026
How to Use This 2026 Calendar
- Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) appear in red in every month.
- Holidays are highlighted in yellow; hover over any highlighted date to see which holiday it is.
- Today’s date is marked in purple automatically when you visit during 2026.
- The full holiday list below the calendar shows every major date with its month and day.
2026 Quick Facts
- 2026 is not a leap year, so February has 28 days and the year has 365 days.
- January 1, 2026 falls on a Thursday.
- December 31, 2026 falls on a Thursday.
- There are 52 Saturdays and 52 Sundays in 2026, making 104 weekend days.
Major Holidays in 2026
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- January 26 – Republic Day (India)
- March 3 – Holi
- March 20 – Eid al-Fitr (date approximate, subject to moon sighting)
- April 3 – Good Friday
- April 5 – Easter Sunday
- May 1 – Labour Day
- May 27 – Eid al-Adha (approximate)
- July 4 – Independence Day (USA)
- August 15 – Independence Day (India)
- October 2 – Gandhi Jayanti
- October 20 – Dussehra
- November 8 – Diwali
- November 26 – Thanksgiving (USA)
- December 25 – Christmas Day
Note: Islamic and some Hindu festival dates depend on lunar sightings and regional calendars, so they can shift by a day. Always confirm with local announcements for religious observances.
Long Weekends in 2026
Plan your trips around these natural long weekends:
- January 24-26 – Republic Day (Monday) makes a 3-day weekend.
- April 3-5 – Good Friday through Easter Sunday.
- July 3-5 – July 4th falls on Saturday; many US employers observe Friday off.
- August 15-16 – Independence Day (India) on a Saturday.
- December 25-27 – Christmas on Friday gives a 3-day break.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2026 a leap year?
No. 2026 is not divisible by 4, so February has 28 days. The next leap year is 2028.
What day does 2026 start on?
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
How many working days are in 2026?
2026 has 365 days minus 104 weekend days = 261 weekdays. Subtract your country’s public holidays (typically 10-15) for roughly 246-251 working days.
When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (regional calendars may observe November 7 or 9 for related festival days).
Can I use this calendar on my phone?
Yes, the month grid reflows for any screen size and loads instantly with no images.
