The National Holiday Republic Day, which occurs on 26 January 2026, has been observed through school closures, which have been officially implemented throughout India. The government and private educational institutions must observe Republic Day as a mandatory​ gazetted holiday,​ which makes Monday a public holiday across all Indian states.
Is 27 January 2026 a National Holiday?
27 January 2026, Tuesday, is not listed as a national public holiday. Schools will resume as per their regular class schedule after Republic Day in most areas, but some states and regions will experience additional school closures due to their specific state holidays and their local academic schedules.
State-wise Holiday Status for 27 January,2026
- Assam: The Assam General Administration Department established a state holiday for 27 January to observe Gwthar Bathou San (Bhathow Puja), which Assam schools will observe through their closures on that day.
- Punjab: Bhagwant Mann, Chief Minister of Punjab, has announced that all government, private, and aided schools will remain closed on January 27, 2026, to accommodate Republic Day functions. His decision followed the state-level celebrations in Hoshiarpur, allowing family time to reflect.
- For other states and regions, there is no nationwide mandate for school closures on 27 January, but some local or private institutions may still announce holidays depending on internal decisions or regional observances. Parents and students are advised to check with their respective school authorities for confirmation.
General Holiday Pattern Around Republic Day
The January school holidays observed throughout India include both major festivals and national observances. In addition to Republic Day (26 January), schools observe New Year’s Day (1 January) and Makar Sankranti/Pongal (14 January) and local festivals according to state-specific calendars. The official list maintained by Assam currently designates 27 January as a holiday, which follows Republic Day.
What Parents and Students Should Do
State-wise holiday lists and school calendars can vary. To verify, you need to check the official notice from your school or education board for confirmed closures on 27 January 2026 to avoid confusion.
