Republic Day 2026 Parade Tickets: India is set to celebrate its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with the grand parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. This year, the theme "Vande Mataram" commemorates the 150th anniversary of the national song while highlighting the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiative.
Ticket sales for the Republic Day Parade on January 26, Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat on January 28, and the main Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29 have been available since January 5.
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Free Passes For Full Dress Rehearsal Of Republic Day Parade
According to a press release from the Ministry of Defence, passes for the Full Dress Rehearsal of the Republic Day 2026 Parade, held at Kartavya Path on January 23, will be available free of cost from January 15 to January 16.
How To Get Free Passes For Full Dress Parade Rehearsal?
- Free passes for the Full Dress Rehearsal of the Republic Day 2026 Parade can be booked through the Aamantran website at aamantran.mod.gov.in or via the Aamantran mobile app, available on both the iOS App Store and the Gov.in App Store for Android.
- The free passes for the Full Dress Parade Rehearsal will be available from January 15 to January 16 until the quota is filled.
Chief Guest Of Republic Day 2026
- In a historic first for India’s Republic Day celebrations, 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 the Kartavya Path will showcase colourful tableaux from various states and a spectacular flypast. In addition to the parade, citizens have the opportunity to attend the Full Dress Rehearsal on January 23 and the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29.
- To participate in the Republic Day Parade, the Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat, and the main Beating Retreat ceremony, attendees must secure their seats in advance, as ticket sales began on January 5, 2026.