Festival date logic

Republic Day 2028

गणतंत्र दिवस

India's Republic Day - Constitution came into effect in 1950.

Direct answer

When is Republic Day 2028?

Republic Day 2028 is on Wednesday, 26 January 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Amavasya, Chaitra.

Gregorian date

Wednesday, 26 January 2028

Hindu date

Krishna Amavasya, Chaitra

Observance moment

the relevant Panchang moment for the observance

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 2028, Samvat resolves the observance to Wednesday, 26 January 2028, with Krishna Amavasya, Chaitra. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

Read the calculation methodology

Republic Day 2028 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

fixed gregorian

Festival type

government

Nakshatra

Uttara Ashadha

Common observance

none

Significance

Celebrates India becoming a republic with its own constitution.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Parade at RajpathFlag hoistingPatriotic programs

Observed in

Pan-India

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Republic Day 2028?

Republic Day 2028 is on Wednesday, 26 January 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Amavasya, Chaitra.

What is the tithi for Republic Day 2028?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Krishna Amavasya, Chaitra. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Republic Day.

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.

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Citation summary

Samvat lists Republic Day 2028 on Wednesday, 26 January 2028 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Krishna Amavasya, Chaitra. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.