The sale of tickets for the 77th Republic Day Parade commenced with remarkable enthusiasm on Monday, 5 January 2026. Eager citizens swiftly purchased the available daily quotas, highlighting the massive public anticipation for the nation's premier ceremonial event.
High Demand for Republic Day and Beating Retreat Tickets
Official sources confirmed that the daily allocation of 2,225 tickets for the main Republic Day parade was exhausted within just a few hours of sales opening. The excitement extended to the Beating Retreat ceremony as well, where 692 tickets were quickly snapped up soon after sales began at 9:00 AM. This year's celebrations on 26 January will showcase India's military strength, diverse cultural tableaus, and elaborate parades along Kartavya Path.
Step-by-Step Guide to Buy Tickets Online
The Defence Ministry has designated the official Aamantran portal (www.aamantran.mod.gov.in) for online ticket sales, which will continue until 14 January 2026. In addition to the main parade, tickets are available for the Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat on 28 January and the main Beating Retreat ceremony on 29 January.
The online purchasing process involves four key steps:
- Visit the official Aamantran website.
- Register using your name, email, mobile number, and security code. Verify with the OTP sent to your phone.
- Provide relevant personal details or use your Aadhaar ID for quick validation.
- Select your desired event, add guests if needed, and complete the payment.
Ticket prices are set at ₹20 and ₹100 for the Republic Day parade. The Full Dress Rehearsal tickets cost ₹20, while the main Beating Retreat ceremony passes are priced at ₹100.
Offline Ticket Purchase Locations in Delhi
For those preferring offline methods, tickets can be bought from six designated counters in the national capital. Sales at these booths occur between 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Applicants must produce an original photo ID such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card, or Passport. The same ID must be carried to attend the ceremonies.
The six official locations are:
- Sena Bhawan (Near Gate No. 5, inside the boundary wall)
- Shastri Bhawan (Near Gate No. 3, inside the boundary wall)
- Jantar Mantar (Main Gate, inside the boundary wall)
- Parliament House (Reception)
- Rajiv Chowk Metro Station (D Block, Near Gate No. 3 & 4)
- Kashmere Gate Metro Station (Concourse level, near Gate No. 8)
Prospective attendees are advised to act promptly, as sales begin daily at 9:00 AM online and continue only until the day's quota is sold out. The swift sales on the very first day indicate that securing a pass for this historic 77th Republic Day will require quick action.
