Supreme Court of India Holidays List 2027 - Summary
Supreme Court of India Holidays List 2027 PDF is the official notification of closed court days, vacation periods, and public holidays issued by the Registry of the Supreme Court of India. The schedule guides advocates, litigants, and court staff on court sittings, bench operations, and registry timings throughout the legal calendar year 2027.
The notification lists major religious festivals, national holidays, local court holidays, and extended vacation breaks observed by the apex court in New Delhi.
Supreme Court of India Court Holidays List 2027
The table below summarizes the scheduled holidays, seasonal breaks, and court closures declared for 2027:
| Holiday / Occasion | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year Holiday | 1 January 2027 | Friday |
| Makar Sankranti / Magh Bihu | 14 January 2027 | Thursday |
| Pongal / Guru Gobind Singh Birthday | 15 January 2027 | Friday |
| Republic Day | 26 January 2027 | Tuesday |
| Id-ul-Fitr | 10 March 2027 | Wednesday |
| Local Holiday | 11 March 2027 | Thursday |
| Holi Holidays and Good Friday | 22 March to 27 March 2027 | Monday to Saturday |
| Ram Navami | 15 April 2027 | Thursday |
| Local Holiday | 16 April 2027 | Friday |
| Mahavir Jayanti | 19 April 2027 | Monday |
| Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | 17 May 2027 | Monday |
| Buddha Purnima | 20 May 2027 | Thursday |
| Muharram | 16 June 2027 | Wednesday |
| Local Holiday | 16 August 2027 | Monday |
| Raksha Bandhan | 17 August 2027 | Tuesday |
| Janmashtami | 25 August 2027 | Wednesday |
| Mahatma Gandhi Birthday | 2 October 2027 | Saturday |
| Dussehra Holidays | 4 October to 9 October 2027 | Monday to Saturday |
| Diwali Holidays | 26 October to 30 October 2027 | Tuesday to Saturday |
| Guru Nanak Birthday | 14 November 2027 | Sunday |
| Christmas and Winter Holidays | 20 December 2027 to 1 January 2028 | Monday to Saturday |
Vacation benches and registry operations
The annual summer vacation commences on Monday, 31 May 2027, and concludes on Saturday, 10 July 2027. Regular court sittings resume on Monday, 12 July 2027. Vacation benches sit during the summer break to hear urgent miscellaneous matters as nominated by the Chief Justice of India.
The Supreme Court Registry remains open on working days during vacation periods, excluding Sundays and gazetted holidays. Litigants and lawyers can verify cause lists and official circulars on main.sci.gov.in. You can also view the full single-page printable Supreme Court Calendar 2027 or check the Central Government Holiday List 2027 for central office schedules.
