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 calculatedRepublic Day 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
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.