United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in India
United Kingdom High Commission in Bengaluru, India
United Kingdom High Commission in Chandigarh, India
United Kingdom High Commission in Chennai, India
United Kingdom High Commission in Hyderabad, India
United Kingdom High Commission in Kolkata, India
United Kingdom High Commission in Mumbai, India
United Kingdom High Commission in New Delhi, India
United Kingdom Honorary Consulate in Ahmedabad, India
United Kingdom Consulate in Goa, India
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Indian and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| 2nd January | Friday, January 02 | 0 minutes |
| Hazarat Ali's Birthday | Saturday, January 03 | 23 hours, 8 minutes |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 3 days, 23 hours |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 4 days, 23 hours |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Vasant Panchami | Friday, January 23 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in India?
United Kingdom currently maintains 9 diplomatic representative offices in India including Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Ahmedabad and Goa.
2 - Do Indian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Indian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in India for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in India?
The British representative offices in India will be closed in observance of the following Indian and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- New Year's Day (IN & GB) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United Kingdom vs India
London, United Kingdom time is 6:30 hours behind New Delhi, India