Important DaysMonday, 26 January 2026·Press Information Bureau
India Celebrates 77th Republic Day (26 January)
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January with the theme '150 Years of Vande Mataram'; EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen were the chief guests.
Key highlights
- 77th Republic Day; theme '150 Years of Vande Mataram'.
- Chief guests: European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
- The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950.