India National Holidays 1 Jan New Year's Day 16 Jan Republic Day 6 Mar Idul Zuha 5 Apr Muharran 6 Apr Mahavir Jayanthi 13 Apr Good Friday 7 May Prophet Monammad 15 Aug Independence Day 12 Oct Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday 26 Oct Dussehra 14 Nov Diwali 30 Nov Gurunanak's Birthday 17 Dec Idul Fitr 25 Dec Christmas Day or Natal Source: Indian Embassy in Thailand