Republic Day in India in 2022

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New Year's Day in India

When is Republic Day in 2022?

Republic Day in 2022 is on the Sunday, 26th of Jan (26/01/2022).

There are 3 national holidays celebrated in India which are as follows:

  • Republic Day (26 January)
  • Independence Day (15 August)
  • Mahatma Gandhi's birthday (2 October)

Republic Day of India falls on 26 January every year. This is celebrated towards adoption of the Constitution of India. On 26 January 1950, the Constitution of India came into effect. Republic Day celebration is held in the national capital, New Delhi, at the Rajpath before the President of India. Delhi Republic Day parade is held in New Delhi which is organised by the Ministry of Defence. It showcases India's defence capability, cultural and social heritage. This day, Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force with their bands march past in all their finery and official decorations. This day, one or more foreign head/s is/ are invited as the president's chief guest/s.

The President of India, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces, takes the salute. This day, the prime minister of India pays tribute to the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate to commemorate the sacrifices made by our Indian soldiers for saving India. Many dance and other types of performances are organised by the school children in front of the audience sitting in India Gate.

New Year's Day in India

This military parade is held not only in New Delhi but in the state capitals also in which the participants from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and traditional dance groups participate. In different states of India, the military salute is taken by respective state governors.

This military parade is held not only in New Delhi but in the state capitals also in which the participants from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and traditional dance groups participate. In different states of India, the military salute is taken by respective state governors.

On the Eve of Republic Day the president of India distributes Padma Awards (Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri) to the civilians of India. Every year, on the eve of a day before the Indian Republic Day celebration i.e. 25th of January, the President of India gives a speech and addresses the nation.

List of Holidays in India in 2022

DayDateHoliday
WednesdayJanuary 26 2022Republic Day
TuesdayMarch 01 2022Maha Shivaratri
FridayMarch 18 2022Holi
ThursdayApril 14 2022Mahavir Jayanti
FridayApril 15 2022Good Friday
TuesdayMay 03 2022Eid-ul-fitar
MondayMay 16 2022Buddha Purnima
SundayJuly 10 2022Eid-ul-adha
MondayAugust 08 2022Muharram
MondayAugust 15 2022Independence Day
FridayAugust 19 2022Janmashtami
SundayOctober 02 2022Gandhi Jayanti
WednesdayOctober 05 2022Dussehra
SundayOctober 09 2022Id-e-milad
MondayOctober 24 2022Diwali
TuesdayNovember 08 2022Guru Nanak Jayanti
SundayDecember 25 2022Christmas