India will celebrate its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with the iconic parade in New Delhi.. The Republic Day Parade will be held on Kartavya
Path, India Gate. The Republic Day Parade will start at 9:30 AM, and will finish around 12:00 PM. The gates generally open for ticket holders around 7:00 AM.  This day honours the adoption of the Indian Constitution on 26th January, 1950, and includes displays by military and cultural groups of states, armed forces and national heritage. How To Watch Republic Day Parade Live? You will be able to watch the parade live online and on TV. Doordarshan will be providing live coverage through their YouTube channel and stream as well as All India Radio will also provide their own stream and will be providing full coverage of the parade starting in the morning of 26th January.  Also Read: Republic Day 2026: History, Significance And Why India Celebrates Republic Day On January 26
Tickets for the Republic Day parade are limited in number and required for a person to view the parade in person on Kartavya Path. Ticket prices generally range from Rs 20 to Rs 100 for access to the main parade, however tickets to the Beating the Retreat Ceremony (January 29) and the full dress rehearsal (January 28) are available at similar price points.
Online Booking for Republic Day Parade
The Tickets can be booked online through the official Aamantran website (aamantran.mod.gov.in). When the ticket is booked for entry at the event, a valid photo ID such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, passport or driving licence is needed to enter without any delay.
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Offline Booking for Republic Day Parade
The offline ticket booking points located in Delhi are Sena Bhawan, Shastri Bhawan, Jantar Mantar, Parliament House, Rajiv Chowk Metro Station and Kashmere Gate Metro Station, you can go between January 5 to January 14 and buy as ticket counters operate from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on a daily basis.
Who are the Chief Guests for Republic Day 2026 ?
The Republic Day parade will highlight India’s military strength and delightful display of India’s cultural diversity along with the various portray as well as the marching contingents and ultimately the great display of the Air Force with their fly past. The Chief Guests to this year's (2026) parade will be European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
