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Important Days, Weeks & Observances in India and International – 2026 Calendar

Important Days, Weeks & Observances in India and International – 2026 Calendar

2026 India & Global Calendar | Full Comprehensive List of Important Days 2026 India & Global Calendar The Definitive Chronological List of National, International, and UN Observances Date Observance / Designation JANUARY 2026 01 Jan New Year’s Day; Global Family Day; World Peace Day National 02 Jan World Introvert Day 03 Jan International Mind‑Body Wellness Day; Magh Mela begins 04 Jan World Braille Day UN 05 Jan National Bird Day 06 Jan World Day of War Orphans; Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Festival 09 Jan NRI Day (Pravasi Bharatiya Divas) National 10 Jan World Hindi Day 11 Jan Death Anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri; National Human Trafficking Awareness Day 12 Jan National Youth Day (Swami Vivekananda Jayanti) National 13 Jan Lohri Festival 14 Jan Makar Sankranti; Pongal; Sh...
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