Republic Day Parade 2026 tickets: Check price, steps to book online, offline counter timings and venue

Ticket sales for the Republic Day Parade 2026, the Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat and the main Beating Retreat ceremony began on January 5, 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. A limited number of tickets for all three events are released every day from 9 am until the daily quota is exhausted.

Republic Day ticket prices

Tickets for the Republic Day Parade on January 26 are available in denominations of Rs 100 and Rs 20. Tickets for the Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat on January 28 are priced at Rs 20, while tickets for the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29 cost Rs 100. Ticket sales for all three events will continue from January 5 to January 14.

Check how many tickets will be made available for 10th and 11th January

Tickets that will be available on 10th January:

Tickets that will be made available on 11th:

Online and offline ticket purchase options

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

Republic Day 2026 parade, Beating Retreat ceremony and Full Dress Rehearsal online booking link

Offline ticket counter locations and timings

Offline ticket counters are operating from January 5 to January 14 at six locations in New Delhi: Sena Bhawan, Shastri Bhawan, Jantar Mantar, Parliament House, Rajiv Chowk Metro Station and Kashmere Gate Metro Station. Tickets at these counters are sold from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Why is Republic Day celebrated?

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 commemorates the Indian National Congress’ declaration of Purna Swaraj in 1930. The main Republic Day Parade is held at Kartavya Path in New Delhi in the presence of the President of India and a foreign chief guest.

What is the 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 is an annual tribute to the valour and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces.