Festivals & holidays in April 2027
April 2027 has 3 major dates, including Baisakhi / Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti on 14 April, Ram Navami on 15 April, Mahavir Jayanti on 19 April.
April 2027 at a glance
| Date | Festival / event | About |
|---|---|---|
| 14 AprilWednesday | Baisakhi / Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti | Baisakhi marks the Punjabi solar new year and the founding of the Khalsa; the same date marks the birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, principal architect of India's Constitution. |
| 15 AprilThursday | Ram NavamiPublic holiday | Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, marked with readings of the Ramayana, processions and temple visits. A gazetted national holiday. |
| 19 AprilMonday | Mahavir JayantiPublic holiday | Marks the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankara, observed with temple processions and acts of charity. A gazetted national holiday. |
April 2027 calendar
Frequently asked questions
What festivals and holidays are there in April 2027?
April 2027 has 3 major dates: Baisakhi / Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti (14 April), Ram Navami (15 April), Mahavir Jayanti (19 April).
How many public holidays are there in April 2027?
2 of the dates in April 2027 are gazetted national holidays: Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti. Note that individual states and banks can observe additional holidays of their own.
Sources
Dates checked on October 2026 against:
- DoPT — Gazetted Holidays 2027 for Central Government Offices (O.M. F.No. 12/2/2023-JCA, 16 July 2026)
- Drik Panchang — Indian festival calendar 2027
- timeanddate.com — Holidays and Observances in India, 2027
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