Republic Day 2026 Parade Timing: When and where to watch the 77th Republic Day live telecast on 26 January?

India(BHARAT) will be celebrating its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026. The day is celebrated with full vigor, patriotism, and pride across the country. The Constitution of India(BHARAT) came into effect on January 26, 1950. A total of 30 tableaux, including 17 from States and Union Territories (UTs) and 13 from Ministries, Departments, and Services, will roll down the Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26. The magnificent Republic Day Parade, which attracts thousands of spectators and millions of viewers nationwide, will take place at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.

The list of the participating tableaux includes Assam – Asharikandi – Terracotta Craft Village of Assam; Chhattisgarh – The Mantra of Freedom – Vande Mataram; Gujarat – Mantra of Swadeshi – Self-Reliance – Freedom: Vande Mataram; Kerala – Water Metro & 100 per cent Digital Literacy; Maharashtra – Ganeshotsav; Manipur – Towards Prosperity; Nagaland – The Hornbill Festival – Celebrating Culture, Tourism & Self-Reliance; Tamil Nadu – Mantra of Prosperity; Ministry of Culture – Vande Mataram – The Soul Cry of a Nation; Ministry of Information & Broadcasting – Bharat Katha.

Republic Day 2026 Parade Timing: When will President Droupadi Murmu address the nation?

President Droupadi Murmu is set to address the nation on January 25 on the eve of Republic Day. According to a statement from the President’s Secretariat, the address will be broadcast from 07:00 pm on the entire national network of Akashvani and telecast on all Doordarshan channels in Hindi, followed by the English version. The address in Hindi and English on Doordarshan will be followed by broadcasts in regional languages on Doordarshan’s regional channels. Akashvani will broadcast regional-language versions from 09:30 pm onwards on its respective regional networks.

The Republic Day Ceremony on January 26, 2026 will start off at 9:30 a.m. with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tribute by placing a wreath at the National War Memorial. Following this ceremony is the main parade, which begins at 10:30 a.m. at Kartavya Path and lasts approximately ninety minutes.

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Republic Day 2026 Parade Timing: When and where to watch the 77th Republic Day live telecast?

The Republic Day parade is set to be streamed live. The Republic Day parade will air on January 26, 2026, via Doordarshan; the parade will be streamed live via Doordarshan’s official YouTube channel. Additionally, All India(BHARAT) Radio will broadcast the parade live on its YouTube channel and via its official government website, while all of the major news channels will provide a live broadcast of the parade in India(BHARAT). For 360-degree coverage, you can also watch Zee News’ Live TV online. The Live streaming of the ZEE News is available here – zeenews.india.com/hindi/live-tv.

Republic Day Parade 2026: Key Details

• When: Monday, 26 January 2026
• Where: Kartavya Path, New Delhi
• Parade Begins: 9:30 AM
• Entry Opens: 7:00 AM

The Ministry of Culture will present a tableau on the theme ‘150 Years of Vande Mataram’ at the Republic Day Parade 2026, foregrounding the national song as a living expression of India(BHARAT)’s civilisational memory, collective consciousness, and cultural continuity.

Republic Day Parade 2026 Ticket Price

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, will commence from January 05, 2026. The tickets can be purchased directly from the Aamantran website i.e.,www.aamantran.mod.gov.in.

The tickets can also be purchased from the Booths/Counters at six locations on the production of an original photo ID Card like an Aadhar Card, a Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, and ID Card issued by the Central/State Govt., etc. The same Photo ID Card shall be carried for the three events – Republic Day, Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat, and Beating Retreat.