Republic Day 2026 parade: Where to watch the Republic Day parade live online on January 26?

Updated on: Jan 26, 2026, 07:53:59 IST

By Krishna Pallavi Priya

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Republic Day 2026 Parade: Maharashtra tableau rolls past during rain-affected full-dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi, on Friday, (Sanjeev Verma/Hindustan Times)

Republic Day 2026 Parade: As India gears up for the January 26 celebrations, here’s everything you need to know about watching the parade live and online.

Republic Day 2026 Parade: India will celebrate its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, marking the anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution. The Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950, and the country observed its first Republic Day on January 26, 1951.

Also Read | Republic Day 2026: Is India celebrating its 77th or 78th Republic Day on January 26, 2026?

The day is celebrated with the iconic Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path near India Gate in New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu will unfurl the National flag after Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays a wreath at the National War Memorial to start the day.

Every year, millions of Indians watch the parade live from their homes. Meanwhile, many from across the country travel to the capital to attend the celebrations despite the winter chill. Here's everything you need to know about when and where to watch it live online, timings, tickets, venue and more.

Our Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950, and the country celebrated its first Republic Day on January 26, 1951. (Bloomberg)

Republic Day 2026 Parade: When and where to watch the R-Day parade live?

You can watch the grand Republic Day parade on Monday, January 26, 2026, on Doordarshan or its YouTube channel. The live telecast will also be available on All India Radio's YouTube channel and on government websites. Additionally, you can watch the parade live on any new channel across India.

Republic Day 2026 parade: Timings, tickets, venue

Here are the important details to keep in mind if you plan to watch the Republic Day parade live, physically or online:

Event	Details
Timings	Parade begins at 9:30 AM
Live coverage	10:30 AM
Venue	Kartavya Path, New Delhi
Gates open	7 am
Republic Day Parade ticket price	₹100 and ₹20
Beating the Retreat Full Dress Rehearsal ticket price	₹20
Beating the Retreat ticket price	₹100

According to the Rashtraparv website, tickets can be purchased directly from the Aamantran website, or from the booths or counters at Sena Bhawan, Shastri Bhawan, Jantar Mantar, Parliament House, Rajiv Chowk metro station, and Kashmere Gate metro station. You will need an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport, or an ID card issued by the Central or State Government. Click here for more details.

Meanwhile, this year, the European Council President, Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, and the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, will be the chief guests at the 77th Republic Day celebrations.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now!.

Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Taylor Swift, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News, Merry Christmas 2025 on Hindustan Times Website and APPs.