Festival date and tithi
Republic Day 2026
गणतंत्र दिवस
India's Republic Day - Constitution came into effect in 1950.
At a glance
When is Republic Day 2026?
Republic Day 2026 is on Monday, 26 January 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Ashtami, Magha.
- Date
- Monday, 26 January 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Ashtami, Magha
- Panchang details at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Fixed on January 26 in the Gregorian calendar. This is a government holiday commemorating the date when India's Constitution came into effect in 1950.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Monday, 26 January 2026, with Shukla Ashtami, Magha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedRepublic Day 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Fixed Gregorian dateCategory
National observanceNakshatra
AshwiniDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Celebrates India becoming a republic with its own constitution.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Republic Day 2026?
Republic Day 2026 is on Monday, 26 January 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Ashtami, Magha.
What is the tithi for Republic Day 2026?
Republic Day is observed on Shukla Ashtami, Magha. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.