77th Republic Day 2026 (file photo)
Digital Desk, New Delhi. Today i.e. on January 26, 2026, India is going to celebrate its 77th Republic Day. This year's Republic Day celebrations will not only be a showcase of India's military might and cultural diversity, but will also mark a historic celebration of 150 years of the national song 'Vande Mataram'.
President Draupadi Murmu will lead the Republic Day celebrations on duty. The program will begin with PM Modi laying a wreath at the National War Memorial. The Republic Day parade will last for about 90 minutes.
republic day parade 2026 schedule
The Republic Day Parade will start from the duty path in New Delhi today i.e. on January 26, 2026. This parade will start at 9.30 am. The Republic Day Parade will be telecast on Doordarshan today i.e. Monday, January 26, 2026. Its live telecast will also be on Doordarshan's official YouTube channel from 8 am onwards. Apart from this, the parade will also be telecast live on All India Radio's YouTube channel and government websites. India's leading news channels and digital portals will also telecast the event live with commentary in multiple languages.
Republic Day 2026 theme
The theme of Republic Day 2026 is "Vande Mataram". It has been selected by the Union Ministry of Culture. An official tableau titled “150 Years of Vande Mataram” will also be presented to mark 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram. It will showcase scenes depicting India's civilizational values, cultural continuity and collective heritage.
Who will be the chief guest in 2026?
Two global dignitaries will attend the Republic Day celebrations 2026 as chief guests. This year's 77th Republic Day celebrations will be attended by European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as chief guests.
How will the weather be on Republic Day?
If we talk about the weather of Republic Day, then according to the forecast of January 26, 2026, New Delhi will be cold and wintery and the morning temperature will be around 10-12 degrees Celsius. The sky is likely to be partly cloudy.
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