India is ready to celebrate its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026. This year, the festivities focus on the patriotic theme “Vande Mataram,” marking 150 years of our national song alongside the “Atmanirbhar
Bharat” initiative.
The sale of tickets for the Republic Day Parade 2026 on January 26, Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat on January 28, and the main Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29 commenced from January 5, onwards.
According to a press release from the Ministry of Defence, the passes to witness the Full Dress Rehearsal of the Republic Day 2026 parade at Kartavya Path on January 23, 2026 will be available free of cost from January 15 to January 16.
How To Secure Free Passes?
The passes can be booked directly from the Aamantran website i.e., www.aamantran.mod.gov.in or through the Aamantran mobile app available on both Android (Gov.in App Store) and iOS App Store.
Chief Guest Of The Republic Day
In a historic first, the chief guests are top European Union leaders: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa.
The grand parade at Kartavya Path will feature colourful tableaux from various states and a spectacular flypast. Citizens can also witness the Full Dress Rehearsal on January 23 and the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29.
To be part of this national pride, you must secure your seats in advance. Ticket sales have already started today, January 5, 2026.
