Everything You Need to Know About Today in India
India follows Indian Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+05:30. Being a diverse country, holiday status can vary significantly by state, bank circle, school board, and market calendar.
National holidays such as Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti apply universally across all states. However, religious holidays like Muharram, Eid, Diwali, and Christmas may have gazetted, restricted, or specific state-level status.
If you are planning banking tasks, remember that banks in India are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, along with Sundays and specific regional holidays notified by the RBI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is today a public holiday in India?
Check the "Today's National Status" section above. If today is a public holiday, it will be clearly marked in red. Otherwise, it is a regular working day.
How many working days are left until my deadline?
You can use our Business Days Calculator on this page. Simply select your future target date, and we will exclude weekends and public holidays to give you the exact working days remaining.
How do you calculate long weekends?
Our system scans upcoming public holidays. If a holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, it's an automatic 3-day weekend. If it falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, we suggest taking one day off to enjoy a 4-day break. If it falls on a Wednesday, we may suggest taking two days off to create a 5-day break.