Republic Day parade 2026: How to book tickets online, offline counter opening timings and venues

Ticket sales for the Republic Day Parade 2026 has begun on January 5 for the Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat, and the main Beating Retreat ceremony , 2026, according to official information. The Republic Day Parade will be held on January 26, followed by the Full Dress Rehearsal on January 28 and the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29.

Republic Day ticket prices

Tickets for the Republic Day Parade on January 26 will be available in denominations of Rs 100 and Rs 20, while tickets for the Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat on January 28 will be priced at Rs 20. Tickets for the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29 will be sold at Rs 100. Ticket sales for all three events will run from January 5 to January 14, starting from 9 am each day until the daily quota is exhausted.

Republic Day parade ticket online facility

Tickets can be purchased online through the Aamantran website at www.aamantran.mod.gov.in. They will also be available at physical counters on the production of an original photo identity card such as Aadhaar, voter ID, driving licence, PAN card, passport, or an identity card issued by the Central or State government. The same photo ID card must be carried for entry to all three events.

Offline ticket counter locations and timings

Offline ticket counters will operate from January 5 to January 14 at six locations in New Delhi: Sena Bhawan (near Gate No. 5 inside the boundary wall), Shastri Bhawan (near Gate No. 3 inside the boundary wall), Jantar Mantar (main gate inside the boundary wall), Parliament House (reception), Rajiv Chowk Metro Station (D Block near Gates No. 3 and 4), and Kashmere Gate Metro Station (concourse level near Gate No. 8). Tickets at these counters will be sold from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Republic Day at a glance

Republic Day marks the adoption of the Constitution of India and the country’s transition into a republic on January 26, 1950. The Constitution replaced the Government of India Act, 1935, and the date was chosen to commemorate the Indian National Congress’ declaration of Purna Swaraj in 1930. Celebrations across the country include flag hoisting and parades, with the main Republic Day Parade held at Kartavya Path in New Delhi under the presidency of the President of India, along with the participation of a chief guest from a foreign nation.

What is Beating Retreat ceremony

The Beating Retreat ceremony, held on the evening of January 29 at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi, marks the formal conclusion of Republic Day celebrations. The event features musical performances by bands from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Delhi Police, and Central Armed Police Forces, and is presided over by the President of India. First held in the 1950s, the ceremony has since become an annual tribute to the valour and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces.