As New Delhi prepares for the Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2026, the Kartavya Path is set to witness a historic display of India’s military might and cultural evolution. This year’s celebrations are uniquely centered on the 150th anniversary of the national song, “Vande Mataram,” and the vision of a self-reliant India (Aatmanirbhar Bharat).
For the first time in history, India has extended a joint invitation to two top European Union leaders: Antonio Costa (President of the European Council) and Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission), who will grace the event as Chief Guests.
Tableaux of Republic Day 2026: The Full List
A total of 30 tableaux—17 from States and Union Territories and 13 from Central Ministries and Armed Forces—will participate.
I. States and Union Territories (17 Tableaux)
| State/UT | Theme |
| Assam | Asharikandi: The Terracotta Craft Village of Assam |
| Chhattisgarh | Mantra of Freedom: Vande Mataram |
| Gujarat | Mantra of Swadeshi – Self-Reliance – Freedom: Vande Mataram |
| Himachal Pradesh | Dev Bhoomi, Veer Bhoomi |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Handicrafts and Folk Dances of J&K |
| Kerala | Water Metro & 100% Digital Literacy: Aatmanirbhar Kerala |
| Maharashtra | Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta |
| Manipur | Towards Prosperity: From Fields to International Markets |
| Nagaland | Hornbill Festival: Celebrating Culture & Self-Reliance |
| Odisha | Soil to Silicon: Rooted in Tradition, Rising with Innovation |
| Puducherry | Heritage of Craft, Culture, and Auroville’s Vision |
| Rajasthan | Golden Touch of the Desert: Bikaner Gold Art (Usta Art) |
| Tamil Nadu | Mantra of Prosperity: Self-Reliant India (EV Hub) |
| Uttar Pradesh | Culture of Bundelkhand |
| West Bengal | Bengal in the Freedom Movement of India |
| Madhya Pradesh | ‘Punyashlok’ Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar |
| Punjab | 350th Year of Martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji |
II. Ministries, Departments & Armed Forces (13 Tableaux)
| Department/Ministry | Theme |
| Department of Military Affairs | Tri-Services: Operation Sindoor, Victory through Jointness |
| Air HQrs | Veteran Tableau: Nation Building through War |
| Naval HQrs | Samudra Se Samridhi (Maritime Prosperity) |
| Ministry of Culture | Vande Mataram: The Soul-Cry of a Nation |
| Ministry of AYUSH | AYUSH ka Tantra, Swasthya ka Mantra |
| Ministry of Home Affairs (NDMA/NDRF) | Bhuj: 25 Years of Resilience |
| Ministry of Home Affairs (BPRD) | Jan Kendrit Nyay Pranali: Enactment of New Criminal Laws |
| M/o Housing & Urban Affairs (CPWD) | Vande Mataram ke 150 Saal (Floral Tableau) |
| M/o Information & Broadcasting | Bharat Katha: Shruti, Kriti, Drishti |
| Ministry of Panchayati Raj | SVAMITVA Scheme: Aatmanirbhar Panchayat |
| Ministry of Power | Prakash Ganga: Powering a Viksit Bharat |
| Ministry of Skill Development | India’s Path to Future Readiness Powered by Skills |
| Dept. of School Education | NEP 2020: Rocketing Education toward Viksit Bharat |
Key Highlights for 2026
- Operation Sindoor Tribute: The Tri-Services tableau will specifically highlight the tactical success of Operation Sindoor (May 2025), showcasing the integration of the Akash Air Defence System, BrahMos, and Rafale jets.
- Cultural Extravaganza: Over 2,500 artists will perform under the musical direction of Academy Award winner M.M. Keeravani, with narration by Anupam Kher.
- Unique Enclosures: For the first time, seating enclosures are named after India’s iconic rivers (e.g., Ganga, Sindhu, Brahmaputra), while the ‘Beating Retreat’ enclosures will bear the names of Indian musical instruments.
- Indigenous Tech: The parade will feature the Bhairav Light Commando Battalion, a new elite unit making its debut, alongside indigenous hypersonic missiles developed by DRDO.