Republic Day Parade 2026 Tickets:The date of January 26th, 2026 marks the 77th Republic Day of India, and therefore, a great deal of excitement is coming up in the entire nation, as the celebration of this largest annual event, the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, is going to take place.
This parade portrays the military power of India, the cultural variety of the country, and the patriotic feeling of the people, which consequently attracts thousands of viewing people not only from different parts of India but also from outside the country. Along with the main parade, ticketed events include the Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat (January 28) and the Beating Retreat Ceremony (January 29).
Republic Day Parade 2026 Tickets: When and Where Tickets Are Available?
The Ministry of Defence announced that tickets for Republic Day Parade 2026 went on sale from January 5, 2026, with bookings continuing until January 14, 2026, or until the daily quota is exhausted. These tickets cover:
- Republic Day Parade: January 26
- Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat: January 28
- Beating Retreat Ceremony: January 29
The primary venue for the parade is Kartavya Path in New Delhi, the heart of the celebration where the President of India takes the salute and the nation’s armed forces march with precision and pride.
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Online Booking: Aamantran Portal & App
For the first time, ticketing has been centralized through the official Aamantran portal (www.aamantran.mod.gov.in) as well as the Aamantran mobile app available on iOS and Android.
Step-by-Step Online Booking Process
1. Go to the Aamantran website or open the Aamantran app.
2. Sign up or log in with your mobile number.
3. Pick up the event that you would like to attend: Republic Day Parade, Beating Retreat rehearsal, or Beating Retreat ceremony.
4. Fill in your details (name, valid government photo ID details such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN, or Passport).
5. Select the seat category and the number of tickets and move on to payment.
6. After the payment is successful, download the e-ticket and save it on your phone or print it for entry.
The same photo ID that was used for the booking must be brought along on the day of the event together with the ticket for verification at the security checks.
Offline Booking: Counters in Delhi
Those who prefer to book their tickets in person or encounter problems with the online process can now visit the offline ticket counters in selected areas around Delhi. These counters are open daily from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM during the ticket sale period.
Offline Ticket Locations
Tickets can be bought at:
- Sena Bhawan (next to Gate No. 5)
- Shastri Bhawan (next to Gate No. 3)
- Jantar Mantar (main gate)
- Parliament House (reception)
- Rajiv Chowk Metro Station (near Gates 3 & 4)
- Kashmere Gate Metro Station (concourse level, near Gate No. 8)
A valid original photo ID is mandatory to buy offline tickets, and that same ID must be used to enter the event.
Ticket Prices and Categories
Keeping accessibility in mind, the Ministry has maintained affordable pricing so that ordinary citizens can also join the celebrations:
- Republic Day Parade (26 Jan): ₹20 & ₹100
- Beating Retreat Full Dress (28 Jan): ₹20
- Beating Retreat Ceremony (29 Jan): ₹100
The lower-priced ticket allows many to experience the pageantry, while the higher ticket category generally offers better viewing points.
