Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Eid-e-Milad 2026: India Lists August 26 Holiday, Bank Closures Vary
Eid-e-Milad is a Muslim observance remembering the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
In India, it is listed for Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
The date is connected to the Islamic lunar calendar, so it can differ in some places.
People may mark the day with prayers, religious gatherings, community events, or quiet reflection.
The observance is associated with peace, kindness, forgiveness, justice, and compassion.
Central government offices are scheduled to treat August 26 as a gazetted holiday.
State offices and private companies may make their own decisions about closing.
Banks in several states and Union Territories are also scheduled to be closed, so customers should check their local branch.
Eid-e-Milad will be observed in India on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
The occasion commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad and falls in Rabi' al-Awwal.
August 26 is listed as a gazetted holiday for India's central government offices.
State government offices and private workplaces may follow different holiday policies.
Banks in several states and Union Territories, including Maharashtra and Delhi, are scheduled to close.
- Who
- Muslims observing Eid-e-Milad, along with central government offices and banks in listed regions.
- What
- Eid-e-Milad, also called Milad-un-Nabi or Mawlid, will be observed, with August 26 listed as a holiday in India.
- When
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
- Where
- India, with bank holidays listed in several states and Union Territories, including Maharashtra and Delhi.
- Why
- To commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad and remember his life, teachings, and message.
- Observed date
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Religious meaning
- Commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad
- Islamic month
- Rabi' al-Awwal
- Central government status
- Listed as a gazetted holiday for central government offices
- State offices
- Holiday arrangements may differ according to state calendars
- Private workplaces
- Closures depend on company policy and local rules
- Bank holidays
- Banks in several listed states and Union Territories are scheduled to observe the holiday