Mahavir Jayanti 2026 & 2027 date
Celebrates the birth of Bhagwan Mahavir, the 24th Jain Tirthankara.
Mahavir Jayanti 2026
31 March 2026
Tuesday · Saka Chaitra 10, 1948
✓ Central Govt holiday ·
Mahavir Jayanti 2027
19 April 2027
Monday · Saka Chaitra 29, 1949
✓ Central Govt holiday ·
When is Mahavir Jayanti in 2026?
In 2026, Mahavir Jayanti is on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 (Saka Chaitra 10, 1948).
When is Mahavir Jayanti in 2027?
In 2027, Mahavir Jayanti is on Monday, 19 April 2027 (Saka Chaitra 29, 1949).
Other holidays
Republic DayHoliId-ul-FitrGood FridayRam NavamiId-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)Buddha PurnimaMuharramIndependence DayMilad-un-NabiJanmashtamiGandhi JayantiDussehraDiwaliGuru Nanak JayantiChristmas
Source: DoPT gazetted holiday list 2026 (Central Government offices, Delhi/New Delhi)
Source: DoPT O.M. No. 12/2/2023-JCA dated 16 July 2026 (Central Government offices, Delhi/New Delhi)