What are the Supreme Court holidays in 2026?

The Supreme Court of India observes national holidays including Republic Day (Jan 26), Independence Day (Aug 15), Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2), Christmas (Dec 25), along with religious holidays like Holi, Eid, Diwali, and Dussehra.

📅 Madras High Court Holidays 2026

Q: Are court holidays the same across all states?

No. While all courts observe national holidays, state High Courts also observe state-specific holidays. For example, Maharashtra Day (May 1) is observed by Bombay HC, while Karnataka Rajyotsava (Nov 1) is observed by Karnataka HC.

Complete 2026 holiday schedule for Madras High Court. Verify dates before filing — limitation periods extend to the next working day when the deadline falls on a holiday.

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Next holiday: Buddha Purnima * — 12 May 2026 (in -16 days)

Date	Day	Holiday
01 Jan 2026	Thu	New Year's Day
14 Jan 2026	Wed	Pongal / Makar Sankranti
15 Jan 2026	Thu	Thiruvalluvar Day
16 Jan 2026	Fri	Uzhavar Thirunal
26 Jan 2026	Mon	Republic Day
31 Mar 2026	Tue	Eid ul-Fitr *
03 Apr 2026	Fri	Good Friday
10 Apr 2026	Fri	Mahavir Jayanti
14 Apr 2026	Tue	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Tamil New Year
12 May 2026	Tue	Buddha Purnima *
07 Jun 2026	Sun	Eid ul-Adha *
09 Aug 2026	Sun	Muharram *
15 Aug 2026	Sat	Independence Day
02 Oct 2026	Fri	Gandhi Jayanti
20 Oct 2026	Tue	Diwali *
25 Dec 2026	Fri	Christmas Day

* Dates marked with * are based on lunar/religious calendar and subject to official gazette notification. Always verify with the official court circular.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are court holidays the same across all states?

No. All courts observe national holidays, but state High Courts also follow state-specific holidays — Maharashtra Day (May 1) in Bombay HC, Karnataka Rajyotsava (Nov 1) in Karnataka HC, etc.

Do court holidays affect limitation calculation?

Yes. Under Section 4 of the Limitation Act, 1963, if the last day of the limitation period falls on a court holiday, the period extends to the next working day. Always verify the official court holiday list before your filing deadline.

When is the Supreme Court summer vacation in 2026?

The Supreme Court typically observes a summer vacation in May–June and a winter vacation in December. Exact dates are notified by the Supreme Court Registry and may vary year to year.

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