Padma Awards 2026: Honoring Excellence in Art and Sports

The Padma Awards 2026 were announced on January 25, 2026, on the eve of Republic Day.

These awards are given to people who have done amazing things in different fields like art, sports, and public service.

Some famous people who got awards are Dharmendra, Mammootty, Alka Yagnik, and cricketers Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur.

Dharmendra and V S Achuthanandhan will get the highest award, Padma Vibhushan, even though they have passed away.

The awards will be given by the President of India in a special ceremony.

On Republic Day, there will be a big parade with special performances and even fighter jets flying in a unique formation.

Four special guests from Uttar Pradesh will also be part of the celebrations.

This year, many people from Assam and other parts of the Northeast were also honored for their contributions.