Is this the 76th or the 77th Republic Day of India? January 26, 2026, marks India’s 77th Republic Day. While the nation completes 76 years of being a Republic (2026 - 1950 = 76), the 1950 event is counted as the first, making 2026 the 77th edition. 2026 is officially designated as the 77th Republic Day of India.