What's open on Christmas Day 2026 in India?
Known locally as क्रिसमस
Christmas Day falls on 2026-12-25. Christmas Day is a gazetted holiday in India. Banks and offices close; malls and supermarkets stay open and festive sales run in the cities.
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Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet
Essential public rules and services operating on Christmas Day 2026
Public Transit
Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.
Street Parking
Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.
Post & Lockers
National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.
Trading Laws
Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.
All Verified Chains & Venues
10 venues tracked| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apollo Pharmacy 24/724/7 Duty 24-hour retail pharmacy network open on all national gazetted holidays Editorial1860-500-0101 | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 apollopharmacy.in |
IndianOil & XP95 24/724/7 Duty Fuel dispensing stations operate 24 hours every day of the year Editorial | Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 iocl.com |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 08:00–21:00 | 2025-12-20 relianceretail.com |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 07:30–21:30 | 2025-12-20 dmart.in |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | 10:00–23:00 | 2025-12-20 dlfmalls.com |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | 11:00–23:00 | 2025-12-20 phoenixmarketcity.com |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | 10:00–21:00 | 2025-12-20 relianceretail.com |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 08:00–21:00 | 2025-12-20 morestore.in |
Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 24 hours | 2025-12-20 apollopharmacy.in |
Operates scheduled services on national holidays, with modified morning hours on festival days Editorial | Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 delhimetrorail.com |
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Frequently asked questions
Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Christmas Day in India?
Christmas Day is a gazetted holiday in India. Banks and offices close; malls and supermarkets stay open and festive sales run in the cities. Confirmed open chains include: Reliance Fresh, DMart, DLF Malls & Promenade, Phoenix Marketcity & Palladium, Smart Bazaar (Big Bazaar). Typically closed venues: banks, government.
When is Christmas Day 2026?
Christmas Day falls on 2026-12-25 in 2026.
Are public transport and emergency services running on Christmas Day?
Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.
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