January 2027 begins with New Year’s Day on Friday 1 January and its biggest days are National Youth Day (12 January), Indian Army Day (15 January), Netaji Jayanti (23 January) and Republic Day (26 January). The table below lists national and international days with their 2027 weekday. Last checked October 2026.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Month | January 2027 (starts on a Friday, ends on a Sunday) |
| Republic Day 2027 | Tuesday, 26 January (the 78th anniversary of the Constitution coming into force) |
| Lohri and Sankranti | Usually 13 and 14 January; confirm with a panchang or government holiday list |
| Variable date | World Leprosy Day, on the last Sunday of the month, is 31 January 2027 |
Important days in January 2027: full table
| Date | Day | Type | What it is about |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 1 Jan 2027 | New Year’s Day | International | First day of the Gregorian year |
| Sun, 3 Jan 2027 | Savitribai Phule Jayanti | National | Birth anniversary of the pioneering teacher (born 1831) |
| Mon, 4 Jan 2027 | World Braille Day | International | Honours Louis Braille, born 4 January 1809 |
| Wed, 6 Jan 2027 | World Day of War Orphans | International | Children affected by war |
| Sat, 9 Jan 2027 | Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas | National | Celebrates the Indian diaspora; marks Gandhi’s return in 1915 |
| Sun, 10 Jan 2027 | World Hindi Day | International | First World Hindi Conference, 1975 |
| Tue, 12 Jan 2027 | National Youth Day | National | Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary (born 1863) |
| Wed, 13 Jan 2027 | Lohri | Festival | Harvest festival, mainly Punjab (usually 13 January) |
| Thu, 14 Jan 2027 | Makar Sankranti / Pongal | Festival | Harvest festivals (usually 14 or 15 January) |
| Fri, 15 Jan 2027 | Indian Army Day | National | Marks Gen. K.M. Cariappa becoming the first Indian Army chief in 1949 |
| Sat, 16 Jan 2027 | National Startup Day | National | Marks the Startup India initiative (launched 16 January 2016) |
| Thu, 21 Jan 2027 | Statehood Day of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura | National | All three became full states in 1972 |
| Sat, 23 Jan 2027 | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti | National | Born 23 January 1897; also called Parakram Diwas |
| Sun, 24 Jan 2027 | National Girl Child Day | National | Girls’ rights and education |
| Sun, 24 Jan 2027 | International Day of Education | International | UN day for education |
| Sun, 24 Jan 2027 | Uttar Pradesh Diwas | National | Marks the state’s formation day, as observed by the UP government |
| Mon, 25 Jan 2027 | National Voters’ Day | National | Election Commission of India foundation day (1950) |
| Mon, 25 Jan 2027 | National Tourism Day | National | Promotes tourism in India |
| Mon, 25 Jan 2027 | Himachal Pradesh Statehood Day | National | Became a full state in 1971 |
| Tue, 26 Jan 2027 | Republic Day | National | Constitution came into force in 1950 |
| Tue, 26 Jan 2027 | International Customs Day | International | World Customs Organization day |
| Wed, 27 Jan 2027 | International Holocaust Remembrance Day | International | UN day, marks liberation of Auschwitz in 1945 |
| Thu, 28 Jan 2027 | Lala Lajpat Rai Jayanti | National | Born 28 January 1865 |
| Thu, 28 Jan 2027 | Data Privacy Day | International | Awareness of privacy and data protection |
| Sat, 30 Jan 2027 | Martyrs’ Day (Shaheed Diwas) | National | Death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi (1948) |
| Sun, 31 Jan 2027 | World Leprosy Day | International | Observed on the last Sunday of January |
Notes on key days
Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (9 January)
The day recognises the contribution of overseas Indians and is linked to Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa on 9 January 1915. The main convention has been held every two years since 2015. We could not confirm whether a convention is planned for January 2027, so check the Ministry of External Affairs site.
National Youth Day (12 January)
India has celebrated it since 1985 on Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary. Schools and colleges hold speeches and quizzes.
Indian Army Day (15 January)
It marks the day in 1949 when General K.M. Cariappa took over from the last British commander-in-chief. It is not the same as Armed Forces Flag Day, which falls in December.
National Voters’ Day (25 January)
Celebrated since 2011 on the foundation day of the Election Commission of India, which was set up on 25 January 1950. Its aim is to encourage young people to enrol and vote.
Republic Day (26 January)
The Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950. The main parade is held on Kartavya Path in Delhi, where a chief guest from another country is usually invited. The 2027 chief guest was not known when we checked.
Martyrs’ Day (30 January)
The nation remembers Mahatma Gandhi, who died on 30 January 1948, with a two-minute silence at 11 am. Note that India also observes 23 March as a Martyrs’ Day for Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru.
Common confusions
| Pair | Difference |
|---|---|
| National Tourism Day vs National Voters’ Day | Both are on 25 January. They are separate observances. |
| World Hindi Day (10 Jan) vs Hindi Diwas (14 Sep) | World Hindi Day is international, based on the 1975 conference. Hindi Diwas marks the adoption of Hindi as an official language in 1949. |
| National Girl Child Day (24 Jan) vs International Day of the Girl Child (11 Oct) | The first is Indian. The second is a UN day. |
| Netaji Jayanti vs Parakram Diwas | Both fall on 23 January. The government calls the day Parakram Diwas. |
Check state-specific dates (like Statehood Days and Uttar Pradesh Diwas) with the state government, as some are observed locally more than nationally. Festival dates such as Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal depend on the lunar calendar and the sun’s movement, so confirm them before planning.
January packs in patriotic days, youth days and harvest festivals. Use this list as a starting point for revision, and always verify one-off dates against an official source.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Republic Day 2027?
Republic Day is on 26 January. In 2027 it falls on a Tuesday.
When is National Youth Day?
It is on 12 January every year, the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Which day is Indian Army Day?
Army Day is on 15 January. It marks General K.M. Cariappa taking over as the first Indian chief of the Army in 1949.
When is Martyrs’ Day in India?
The main Martyrs’ Day is on 30 January, Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary. 23 March is also observed in memory of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru.
What is the date of World Leprosy Day 2027?
It is observed on the last Sunday of January, which is 31 January in 2027.
