Festival guide

Republic Day

गणतंत्र दिवस

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

At a glance

How is Republic Day dated?

Republic Day is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its fixed gregorian Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

Yearly reference

Republic Day dates by year

Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.

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.

Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculated

Republic Day tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Fixed Gregorian date

Category

National observance

Nakshatra

Ashwini

Dietary practice

No specific restriction

Significance

Celebrates India becoming a republic with its own constitution.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Parade at RajpathFlag hoistingPatriotic programs

Observed in

Pan-India

Common questions

How is Republic Day dated?

Republic Day is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its fixed gregorian Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

What is the tithi for Republic Day?

The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Republic Day. Choose a year above to see the details.

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.