Festivals & holidays in August 2027
August 2027 has 4 major dates, including Id-e-Milad (Eid Milad-un-Nabi) on 15 August, Independence Day on 15 August, Raksha Bandhan on 17 August, among others.
August 2027 at a glance
| Date | Festival / event | About |
|---|---|---|
| 15 AugustSunday | Id-e-Milad (Eid Milad-un-Nabi)*Public holiday | Marks the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad, observed with processions and religious gatherings. A gazetted national holiday, falling on Independence Day this year. |
| 15 AugustSunday | Independence DayPublic holiday | Marks India's independence from British rule in 1947, with the Prime Minister's flag-hoisting address at the Red Fort. A gazetted national holiday. |
| 17 AugustTuesday | Raksha Bandhan | Celebrates the bond between siblings: sisters tie a rakhi thread on their brothers' wrists in exchange for a promise of protection. |
| 25 AugustWednesday | JanmashtamiPublic holiday | Marks the birth of Lord Krishna, celebrated with fasting, midnight prayers and the dahi handi tradition in Maharashtra. A gazetted national holiday. |
* Islamic-calendar dates above (marked *) are projections based on the expected lunar month length. The confirmed date depends on the sighting of the new moon and can shift by a day, in either direction, once the relevant moon-sighting committee announces it.
August 2027 calendar
Frequently asked questions
What festivals and holidays are there in August 2027?
August 2027 has 4 major dates: Id-e-Milad (Eid Milad-un-Nabi) (15 August), Independence Day (15 August), Raksha Bandhan (17 August), Janmashtami (25 August).
How many public holidays are there in August 2027?
3 of the dates in August 2027 are gazetted national holidays: Id-e-Milad (Eid Milad-un-Nabi), Independence Day, Janmashtami. Note that individual states and banks can observe additional holidays of their own.
Why do some dates have an asterisk?
Islamic-calendar dates above (marked *) are projections based on the expected lunar month length. The confirmed date depends on the sighting of the new moon and can shift by a day, in either direction, once the relevant moon-sighting committee announces it.
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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