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Republic Day 2026 Tickets Sell Out Fast Online; 3,000 Gone on Day 1

The online sale of tickets for the Republic Day 2026 celebrations witnessed massive demand, with the entire daily quota of 2,225 parade tickets and 692 Beating Retreat tickets selling out rapidly on the first day. Tickets are priced at Rs 100 and Rs 20, available online until the daily quota is exhausted. Offline tickets can also be purchased from six designated booth locations in Delhi until January 14 upon showing original photo ID. The Defence Ministry's move follows last year's high demand, reflecting a commitment to public participation in the national celebrations.

Key Points: Republic Day 2026 Parade Tickets Sell Out Online on First Day

  • 2,225 parade tickets sold online
  • 692 Beating Retreat tickets sold
  • Tickets priced at Rs 20 and Rs 100
  • Offline counters open till Jan 14
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Nearly 3,000 tickets for R-Day Parade, Beating Retreat sold online on Day 1

Nearly 3,000 tickets for the Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat ceremony for 2026 sold out online within hours. Get details on pricing and offline counters.

"Sale of tickets for Republic Day parade started on a busy note - Defence Ministry Official"

New Delhi, Jan 5

Sale of tickets for Republic Day parade started on a busy note on Monday with the entire daily quota of 2,225 tickets on the online portal selling like hot cakes, an official said.

Additionally, the daily quota for the 692 tickets for Beating Retreat and its rehearsal also got finished within hours of the start of sale at 9 a.m. on Aamantran website (www.aamantran.mod.gov.in), said an official of the Defence Ministry.

The Defence Ministry started the sale of tickets for the Republic Day Parade 2026 on January 26, Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat on January 28, and the main Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29 on Monday, an official said.

The Republic Day Parade tickets are priced at Rs 100 and Rs 20 and will be available from 9 a.m. till the quota for the day gets exhausted, the official said in a statement.

The tickets for the Full-Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat are priced at Rs 20 and that of Beating Retreat are priced at Rs 100.

The tickets can also be purchased from the booths/counters at six locations on the production of Original Photo ID Card like Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport, and ID Card issued by Central/state government etc.

The same Photo ID Card would be carried for the three events, the Ministry said in a statement.

The six booth 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 and 4) and Kashmere Gate Metro Station (Concourse level, near Gate No 8).

These counters will remain open from January 5 to 14, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

The Ministry said that information related to Republic Day Celebration 2026 may be viewed on https://rashtraparv.mod.gov.in/.

Last year, due to the unprecedented demand for tickets for Republic Day Celebrations 2025, the Ministry issued the passes to witness the Full Dress Rehearsal of the parade, held at the Kartavya Path on January 23, 2025.

The Defence Ministry said this decision reflected the commitment towards ensuring the maximum participation of the people in Republic Day Celebrations 2025.

- IANS

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Priya S
Tried to book online at 9:15 AM and the portal was already showing 'No tickets available'. The demand is crazy! They should increase the online quota or have a better queue system. Feeling a bit disappointed, was really looking forward to taking my kids.
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Rohit P
Good that they have physical counters at metro stations like Rajiv Chowk and Kashmere Gate. Much easier for those of us who aren't tech-savvy or don't have a stable internet connection. Will try my luck there tomorrow.
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Sarah B
As someone visiting from abroad, I find this system quite impressive and transparent. The fact that they require the same photo ID for entry is a good security measure. The Beating Retreat ceremony is supposed to be spectacular. Hope I can get a ticket!
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while the enthusiasm is great, the process seems to favor those in Delhi-NCR. For citizens in other states, it's nearly impossible to plan a trip and then hope to get tickets. Maybe a small quota could be reserved for outstation applicants?
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Kavya N
The parade is a beautiful display of our unity and diversity. Seeing the tanks, the cultural tableaux from different states, and the flypast gives me goosebumps every time on TV. Can't imagine how amazing it must be live! 🤩
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