India Prepares for 77th Republic Day Celebrations: Schedule, Tickets and Key Highlights

India is all set to celebrate its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with elaborate festivities planned along Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The annual parade will showcase India’s military strength, cultural diversity and civil achievements, drawing spectators from across the country.

Preparations are already in full swing, with rehearsals underway for multiple national events. This year’s Republic Day season is especially significant as it also features the 78th Army Day Parade on January 15, to be held in Jaipur. This marks the first time the Army Day Parade will take place in a public, non-cantonment location.

The Army Day Parade will highlight major defence platforms under “Operation Sindoor”, including T-90 tanks, BrahMos missiles and M-777 howitzers, underlining India’s growing focus on defence self-reliance and modernisation. Army Day commemorates January 15, 1949, when General K M Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army.

Republic Day 2026: Key Dates

• January 26, 2026: Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi
• January 28, 2026: Full Dress Rehearsal of the Beating Retreat ceremony
• January 29, 2026: Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk, marking the conclusion of celebrations

Ticket Sales and Prices

Tickets for all Republic Day events are available from January 5 to January 14, 2026, subject to availability.

• Republic Day Parade (January 26): ₹20, ₹100
• Beating Retreat Full Dress Rehearsal (January 28): ₹20
• Beating Retreat Ceremony (January 29): ₹100

How to Book Tickets

Tickets can be booked online via the official Aamantran portal at aamantran.mod.gov.in or through the Aamantran mobile app. Ticket sales open daily at 9 am.

With military displays, cultural tableaux and ceremonial grandeur, Republic Day 2026 promises to be a memorable celebration of India’s democratic spirit and national pride.