Public Holidays in 2020
Date | Day | Holiday |
15-Jan | Wed | Pongal |
16-Jan | Thu | Kanuma Panduga |
26-Jan | Sun | Republic Day |
21-Feb | Fri | Maha Shivaratri |
10-Mar | Tue | Holi |
25-Mar | Wed | Ugadi |
2-Apr | Thu | Ram Navami |
5-Apr | Sun | Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti |
10-Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
14-Apr | Tue | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
24-May | Sun | Idul Fitr |
31-Jul | Fri | Bakrid Eid al Adha |
11-Aug | Tue | Janmashtami |
15-Aug | Sat | Independence Day |
22-Aug | Sat | Ganesh Chaturthi |
30-Aug | Sun | Muharram |
2-Oct | Fri | Gandhi Jayanti |
24-Oct | Sat | Maha Ashtami |
26-Oct | Mon | Vijaya Dashami |
30-Oct | Fri | Eid e Milad |
14-Nov | Sat | Deepavali |
25-Dec | Fri | Christmas Day |
Public Holidays in 2019
Name of the Festival | Date | Weekday | Type of Holiday |
New Year's Day | January 01 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Mannam Jayanthi | January 02 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
New Year's Celebration | January 02 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Missionary Day | January 11 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Birthday of Swami Vivekananda | January 12 | Saturday | Gazetted Holiday |
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti | January 13 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Bhogi | January 14 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Makar Sankranti | January 14 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Pongal | January 15 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Sankranti | January 15 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Thiruvalluvar Day | January 16 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Tusu Puja | January 16 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Kanumu | January 16 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Uzhavar Tirunal | January 17 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Imoinu Iratpa | January 18 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Gann-Ngai | January 19 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Public Holiday | January 22 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti | January 23 | Wednesday | Bank Holiday |
Statehood Day | January 25 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
Republic Day | January 26 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Me-dam-me-phi | January 31 | Thursday | Gazetted Holiday |
Losar | February 05 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Sir Chhotu Ram Jayanti | February 10 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Vasant Panchami | February 10 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Lui-Ngai-Ni | February 15 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | February 19 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Guru Ravidas Birthday | February 19 | Tuesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Mizoram State Day | February 20 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Statehood Day | February 20 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Chapchar Kut | March 01 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Maha Shivratri | March 04 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Holika Dahan | March 20 | Wednesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Hazrat Alis Birthday | March 21 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Doljatra | March 21 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Holi | March 21 | Thursday | Gazetted Holiday |
Yaosang 2nd day | March 21 | Thursday | Gazetted Holiday |
Bihar Divas | March 22 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
Holi | March 22 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
Shaheedi Diwas of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru & Sukhdev | March 23 | Saturday | Gazetted Holiday |
Bank Holiday | April 01 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
Odisha Day | April 1 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Babu Jagjivan Ram Birthday | April 05 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Babu Jagjivan Ram Birthday | April 5 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Ugadi | April 6 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Sajibu Nongmapanba | April 6 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
1st Navratra | April 6 | Saturday | Gazetted Holiday |
Gudi Padwa | April 6 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Cheti Chand | April 6 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Sarhul | April 7 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Biju Festival | April 13 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Bohag Bihu Holiday | April 13 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Ram Navami | April 13 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Ashoka's Birth Anniversary | April 14 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Bohag Bihu | April 14 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Dr Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14 | Sunday | Gazetted Holiday |
Maha Vishuba Sankranti | April 14 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Tamil New Year | April 14 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Vaisakhi | April 14 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Ram Navami | April 14 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Bengali New Year | April 15 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Himachal Day | April 15 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Vishu | April 15 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Mahavir Jayanti | April 17 | Wednesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Maundy Thursday | April 18 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Good Friday | April 19 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
Shab e-Barat | April 21 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Easter Day | April 21 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Garia Puja | April 22 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Veer Kunvar Singh Jayanti | April 23 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Maharashtra Day | May 01 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
May Day | May 01 | Wednesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Basava Jayanthi | May 07 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Parashurama Jayanti | May 07 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Birthday of Rabindra Nath Tagore | May 09 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
State Day | May 16 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Buddha Purnima | May 18 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Jumat-ul-Wida | May 31 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Shab-I-Qadr | June 02 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Idul Fitr | June 05 | Wednesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Following Day of Ramazan | June 06 | Thursday | Gazetted Holiday |
Maharana Pratap Jayanti | June 06 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Guru Arjun Dev Martyrdom day | June 07 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Pahili Raja | June 14 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Raja Sankranti | June 15 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
YMA Day | June 15 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti | June 17 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Remna Ni | June 30 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Ratha Yatra | July 04 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday | July 05 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
MHIP Day | July 06 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Kharchi Puja | July 10 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Martyr's Day | July 13 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Behdienkhlam | July 14 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
U Tirot Sing Day | July 17 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Ker Puja | July 23 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Bonalu | July 29 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh | July 31 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Karkkadaka Vavu | July 31 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Id-ul-Ad'ha | August 11 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Idul Juha | August 12 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Patriot's Day | August 13 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Independence Day | August 15 | Thursday | Gazetted Holiday |
Raksha Bandhan | August 15 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
De jure Transfer day | August 16 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Parsi New Year | August 17 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Janmashtami | August 23 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
Sreekrishna Jayanthi | August 24 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Ayankali Jayanthi | August 28 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Parkash Utsav Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji | August 31 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Muharram | September 01 | Sunday | Gazetted Holiday |
Ganesh Chaturthi | September 02 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
Nuakhai | September 03 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Ganesh Chaturthi Holiday | September 03 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Ramdev Jayanti and Teja Dashmi | September 08 | Sunday | Gazetted Holiday |
Muharram | September 09 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
First Onam | September 10 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Muharram (10th Day) | September 10 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Muharram (Ashoora) | September 11 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Thiruvonam | September 11 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Third Onam | September 12 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Fourth Onam | September 13 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi | September 21 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Haryana's Heroes' Martyrdom Day | September 23 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Mahalaya | September 28 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Bathukamma Starting day | September 28 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Maharaja Agrasen Jayanati | September 29 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Mahatma Gandhi Birthday | October 02 | Wednesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Maha Saptami | October 05 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Durgastami | October 06 | Sunday | Gazetted Holiday |
Mahanavami | October 07 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
Navami of Durga Puja | October 07 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
Ayudha Puja | October 07 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Durga Puja | October 08 | Tuesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Dussehra | October 08 | Tuesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Maharishi Valmiki Birthday | October 13 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Lakshmi Puja | October 13 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Deepavali | October 27 | Sunday | Gazetted Holiday |
Deewali | October 27 | Sunday | Gazetted Holiday |
Kali Puja | October 27 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Narak Chaturdashi | October 27 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Vikram Samvat New Year | October 28 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Vishvakarma Day | October 28 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Deewali (Laxmi Puja) | October 28 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
Diwali | October 28 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
Govardhan Puja | October 28 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Bhai Bij | October 29 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Deewali | October 29 | Tuesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Balipadyami | October 29 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Ningol Chakkouba | October 30 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday | October 31 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Haryana Day | November 01 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Kannada Rajyothsava | November 01 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Kut | November 01 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Puducherry Liberation Day | November 01 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Chhath Puja | November 02 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Chhath Puja | November 03 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Wangala Festival | November 08 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Milad-i-Sherif | November 09 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Id-e-Milad | November 10 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Guru Nanak Birthday | November 11 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
Rasa Purnima | November 12 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Guru Nanak Birthday | November 12 | Tuesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Kanakadasa Jayanthi | November 15 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Friday after Eid e-Milad-un Nabi | November 15 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
Seng Kut Snem | November 23 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji | December 01 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
State Inauguration Day | December 01 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Indigenous faith day | December 01 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Asom Divas | December 02 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
Feast of St Francis Xavier | December 03 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Birthday of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah | December 05 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma | December 12 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham | December 18 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Guru Ghasidas Jayanti | December 18 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Goa Liberation Day | December 19 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Christmas Festival | December 24 | Tuesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Christmas Day | December 25 | Wednesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Boxing Day | December 26 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Christmas Festival | December 27 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
U Kiang Nangbah | December 30 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
New Year's Eve | December 31 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Public Holidays in 2018
Name of the Festival | Date | Weekday | Type of Holiday |
New Year Day | Jan 1 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Guru Govind Singh Jayanti | Jan 5 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Pongal/Makar Sankranti | Jan 14 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Vasant Panchami | Jan 22 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Republic Day | Jan 26 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
Chinese New Year | Jan 28 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Guru Ravidas Jayanti | Jan 31 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Maha Shivaratri | Feb 14 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Shivaji Jayanti | Feb 19 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti | Feb 21 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Holika Dahana | Feb 28 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Holi | Mar 1 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Ugadi | Mar 18 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Rama Navami | Mar 25 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Mahavir Jayanti | Mar 29 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Hazarat Ali's Birthday | Mar 21 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Good Friday | Mar 30 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Annual Closing of Bank Accounts | Apr 1 | Sunday | Bank Holiday |
Ambedkar Jayanti | Apr 14 | Saturday | Gazetted Holiday |
Buddha Purnima | Apl 30 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
May Day | May 1 | Tuesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Mother's Day | May 14 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Father's Day | Jun 18 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Jumat-Ul-Vida | Jun 8 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Ramadan | Jun 26 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
Raksha Bandhan | Aug 26 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Independence Day | Aug 15 | Wednesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Parsi New Year | Aug 17 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Onam | Aug 24 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Vinayaka Chaturthi | Sep 13 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Muharram | Sep 21 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Oct 2 | Tuesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Maha Saptami | Oct 16 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Maha Navami | Oct 17 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Dussehra | Oct 18 | Thursday | Gazetted Holiday |
Diwali | Nov 6 | Tuesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti | Nov 4 | Sunday | Gazetted Holiday |
Id-e-Milad | Dec 2 | Saturday | Gazetted Holiday |
Christmas | Dec 25 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
Public Holidays in 2017
Name of the Festival | Date | Weekday | Type of Holiday |
New Year Day | Jan 1 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Guru Govind Singh Jayanti | Jan 5 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Pongal/Makar Sankranti | Jan 14 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Republic Day | Jan 26 | Thursday | Gazetted Holiday |
Chinese New Year | Jan 28 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Vasant Panchami | Feb 1 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Guru Ravidas Jayanti | Feb 10 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Shivaji Jayanti | Feb 19 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti | February 21 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Maha Shivaratri | Feb 24 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Holika Dahana | Mar 12 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Holi | Mar 13 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Shaheed Diwas | Mar 23 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Ugadi | Mar 28 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Ugadi | Mar 29 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Annual Closing of Bank Accounts | Apr 1 | Saturday | Bank Holiday |
Rama Navami | Apr 4 | Tuesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Mahavir Jayanti | Apr 9 | Sunday | Gazetted Holiday |
Hazarat Ali's Birthday | Apr 11 | Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
Good Friday/Ambedkar Jayanti | Apr 14 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
Easter Day | Apr 16 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
May Day | May 1 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
Buddha Purnima | May 10 | Wednesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Mother's Day | May 14 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Father's Day | Jun 18 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Jumat-Ul-Vida | Jun 23 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Ramadan | Jun 26 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
Raksha Bandhan | Aug 7 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Independence Day | Aug 15 | Tuesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Parsi New Year | Aug 17 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Vinayaka Chaturthi | Aug 25 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
Bakr Id/Eid ul-Adha | Sep 2 | Saturday | Gazetted Holiday |
Onam | Sep 4 | Monday | Optional Holiday |
Maha Saptami | Sep 27 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Maha Navami | Sep 29 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Dussehra | Sep 30 | Saturday | Gazetted Holiday |
Muharram | Oct 1 | Sunday | Gazetted Holiday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Oct 2 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti | Oct 5 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Karva Chauth | Oct 8 | Sunday | Optional Holiday |
Naraka Chaturdasi | Oct 18 | Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
Diwali | Oct 19 | Thursday | Gazetted Holiday |
Govardhan Puja | Oct 20 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Bhai Duj | Oct 21 | Saturday | Optional Holiday |
Pratihar Sashthi | Oct 26 | Thursday | Optional Holiday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti | Nov 4 | Saturday | Gazetted Holiday |
Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day | Nov 24 | Friday | Optional Holiday |
Id-e-Milad | Dec 2 | Saturday | Gazetted Holiday |
Christmas | Dec 25 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
Why Public Holidays in India are Celebrated?
Mahavir Jayanti
Mahavir Jayanthi is one of the 90 Public holidays in India on these days all the banks, Government offices, educational institutions and organizations in India will be closed.
Mahavir Jayanthi won't come on the same date every year as this festival is celebrated as per their respective calendar. Mostly this day occurs in March or early April.
Mahavir Jayanti means the birth of Mahavira, a contemporary of the Buddha, and as per the history, he is the 24th and last Tirthankara.
Mahavira, birth year is unsure because The Digambar school of Jainism say that he was born in the year 615 BC, but the Swetambaras believe that He was born in 599 BC. He was famously known as Vardhamana. Mahavir is son of Devananda and Rishabhdeva.
Nearly 3.5 million people in India follow Jainism. They follow a path of non-violence towards all living beings. On Mahavir Jayanti his followers do prayers and fasting. Specially Mahavir Jayanti popular celebrated in Patna and Kolkata.In Kolkata, This festival is celebrated in a great manner at the Parasnatha Temple.
Good Friday
Good Friday is one of the bank holidays in India. On this day all the banks in India will be closed. This day is a gazetted holiday in India which means that government offices and banks are closed on this public holiday. Not only in India, Good Friday is National Holiday in India and a lot of countries.
In India and few other countries follow the Orthodox calendar in which Good Friday may occur on a different date every year.
Good Friday is one of the most important events in Christianity the death of Christ and later resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter. This day is a day of mourning. On this day Christians mourn on Jesus's suffering and death on the cross.
The reason behind this day specifically called Good Friday has a lot of different explanations, One of the explanation is "Good" is a synonym of holy so good is added as an adjective applied to the day.
This day is also called "Great and Holy Friday by Eastern Orthodox Christians. In other places such as Latin nations it's known as 'Holy Friday' In Germany "Friday of Mourning" and In Norway "Long Friday." This day is differently called in different places around the world. This day is a public holiday in many other places.
Bakrid
Bakrid is one of the Public holidays in India on this day all the banks, Government Offices, educational institutions in India will be closed. Not only in India Bakrid is National Holiday in a lot of countries.
Bakrid is Islamic Holiday celebrated in several countries apart from India and Bakrid is Known with different names such as Eid al-Adha, Id-ul-Azha, Id-ul-Zuha, Hari Raya Haji, Greater Eid or Bakr-id.
Bakrid is a festival of Sacrifice and one of the two most important festivals in Muslim calendar. It falls on the 10th day of Dhu-al-Hijjah, the last month in the Islamic calendar. As the exact day is based on the sighting of the moon, the date may vary between countries sometimes between states and cities as well.
40 days before this day Muslim pilgrims go to Mecca on this day concludes the Pilgrimage to Mecca. Bakrid lasts for three days and commemorates Ibrahim's (Abraham) willingness to obey God by sacrificing his son.
According to the Islam, The reason for celebrating this day is. One of the prophet's Ibrahim was about to sacrifice his son to obey Allah. Then a voice from heaven stopped him and allowed him to sacrifice a goat instead of his son. The feast re-enacts Ibrahim's obedience by sacrificing a goat. The family eats about a third of the meal and donates the rest to the poor.
In the Philippines, Bakrid has been a public holiday since 2002, in Turkey, Bakrid is the most important religious festival of the year and is a four day holiday. In India, the festival is known as Bakrid, as 'Goat' is 'Bakr' in Urdu.
Dussehra
Dussehra is one of the bank holidays which all the banks in India will be closed, and it is a gazetted holiday which means that government offices, Educational Institutions, and banks will be closed on this public holiday in India.
Different names know Dussehra in the various regions. It is known in some parts as Vijayadashami, and in some regions, it is known as Dasara.
Dussehra is a ten day festival with many important days, and each region has a holiday on a different date. In most of the areas in India 10th day of dusshera is considered as a public holiday India. In a lot of places this the important mist day.
The festival of Dussehra is celebrated because according to Hindu mythology on this day good won over evil.The festival represents the legend of Ramayana.
On this Lord Rama won the battle against Ravana for his beloved Princess Sita. This fight happens because Ravana abducts Sita. In few parts of India On this day of Dussehra, giant statues of Ravana are constructed and brought into open fields and burnt for celebrating.
In few regions ninth day of Dussehra is celebrated as Ayudha Puja. These Celebrations involve many doing pujas to implements used in everyday life, such as computers, books, cars, or kitchen tools, etc. The real aim in doing that is to see the divine in everything. It is believed that this day is also a blessed one for starting the new venture, business.
In the southern India, this festival is called Navaratri which means nine nights and worship goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati. People worship Lakshmi for good luck and wealth, and Saraswati for wisdom and fertility.
Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima is one of the bank holidays in India on this day banks in india will be closed. This day is a gazetted holiday which means that government offices and banks are closed on this public holiday in India. Not only in India Buddha Purnima is National Holiday in a lot of countries.
Buddha Purnima is the most important day for Buddhists and also the most important as per Buddhist calendar.
Buddha Purnima is the day on the day which Buddha is born and that too a full moon day. Not only this day every full day in the year is considered as a sacred day for Buddhists.
Gautam Buddha was born in India nearly 3,000 years ago. According to Buddhist, Buddha is born on April 8, 1029 BC and died on February 15, 949 BC, although few Buddhist scholars believes his birth five hundred years later. And there are various opinions about the exact date of his birth and death.
He was the son of the king of the Shakyas, a small kingdom which was located at the foot of the Himalayas. Buddha's family name was Gautam, and his given name was Siddhartha.
Around the world apart from India Buddha Purnima is a public holiday in Singapore, Thailand.
In Singapore, This day is also called Vesak Day and is celebrated by Buddhist organizations and temples chanting and doing acts of generosity. The acts include the freeing of caged birds and animals, donating alms to the poor and needy, Doing meditations.
In Thailand, This day is known as Visakha Bucha Day. This day is a Dry day. All Government offices and many businesses will be closed as it is a Government holiday. Educational Institutions may hang out yellow Buddhist flags to mark the day.
Independence Day
Independence Day is one of the bank holidays which all the banks in India will be closed. This day is a gazetted holiday in India which means that government offices and banks Educational Institutions and other Businesses will be closed on this public holiday in India.
This day is celebrated as India got Independence on this day in 1947. India got Independence on August 14, 1947, at 11 pm. But as per Mahatma Gandhiji guidelines, Independence day is celebrated on August 15th.
The reason behind celebration is back in the year 1619 at Surat on the northwestern coast the British established their first outpost in India. By 1700, the Britishers had opened three permanent trading stations at Madras, Bombay, and Calcutta.
By 1900 Britishers took control over most of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. In 1920, Mahatma Gandhi started a campaign against the British colonial rule and formed Indian National Congress political party. The party used parliamentary, nonviolent, non-cooperation to achieve independence.
Other Freedom Fighters such as Subhash Chandra Bose, adopted a military approach to the movement. Leaders such as Bhagat Singh and other leaders took violence way and few nonvoilence way. Later after a long struggle, India got Independence on August 15th, 1947.
Ramadan
Ramadan is one of the bank holidays which all the banks in India will be closed. This day is a gazetted holiday which means that government offices, Educational Institutions and banks will be closed on this public holiday in India. Not only in India Ramadan is National Holiday in a lot of other countries as well.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar According to Muslims it is a "month of blessing" marked by prayers, fastings, and charities. As per their belief, This is the month when Allah revealed the first verses of the their holy book Quran.
At many mosques during this month, one-thirtieths or two-thirtieth of the Qur'an is recited night in prayers known as Tarawih. So that to finish the complete Quran by 27 of the month. 27th day of this month is called 'satami.' So Muslims try to complete one full Quran by 27th every year during Ramadan.
Muslims do fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. Which means this entire month they don't eat or drink including water while the sun shines. They woke up an hour before sunrise and eat which is called sehri (a meal is eaten before the sun rises). After the sun sets, they break their fast which is as known as iftar(meal after sunset).
Fasting serves many purposes such as during fasting while they are hungry and thirsty Muslims are reminded of the suffering of the poor. Fasting is also an opportunity for Muslims to give up bad habits such as smoking and gain self-control and to cleanse the body and mind. This is the most sacred month for Muslims. Fasting helps Muslims feel the peace that comes from spiritual devotion as well as associating with fellow believers.
Visit these countries on a public Holiday in India
Indonesia - Situated between Indian and the Pacific Oceans is a place to visit on a public holiday in India. The heavenly beaches in Indonesia Merah beach, Batu Bolong, and Tatawa islands is the best place to have some relaxing time. If you are thinking to go for a dive and experience the world underwater, Indonesia will be the perfect place to do so.
Hungary - A little expensive but worth visiting a place is Hungary. It will cost you around Thirty-five thousand, but the adventure, peace and visiting historical places make you feel like it worth spending. If you like adventure you can go for activities such as hiking in forests, bike renting, vast vineyards with appetizing wines, campaigns in caves located endangered tunnels and swimming in the ponds. There are many historical places which you can visit.
Explore India on a Public Holiday
The best way of using a Public Holiday in India is by traveling and exploring places. In India, there are many places which you must visit and here we are giving a list of places. If you are doing any getaway plans for upcoming bank holidays in India have a look at these options.
Coorg - Scotland of India, Coorg is one of the most beautiful places in India which you must visit during a public holiday in India. Coorg is one of the biggest coffee producers in India. It is a paradise for nature lovers. For the people who love nature and for the one who wants to explore the Western Ghats of India. Coorg is one of the best places to visit during a bank holiday in India.
Pondicherry - Commonly referred as Pondy was once the French colony. This is one of the seven Union Territories in India. In Pondicherry, there are many places you must see and enjoy during a Bank Holiday in India such as the Paradise Beach, Seaside Promenade, Auroville Ashram, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple, etc.
Goa - For most of the youngsters this is a place which they want to visit at least once in their lifetime. It was a Portuguese colony before 1961. Goa is famous for its beaches. In Goa, excluding beaches, there are many places too explore such as Dudhsagar falls, Basillica of Born Jesus, Aguada Fort and many more. Planning to visit Goa on a bank holiday in India is one of the best things you can do to enjoy your holidays.
Shimla - One of the capital cities and the largest city of Madhya Pradesh. If you want to discover India. Shimla must be on your list. During the British rule Shimla is used called as the summer capital of India. There are few places you must visit on a public holiday in India such as Ridge, mall road, Jakhoo temple and etc. If you like to do some adventure then you can also try camping, trekking, paragliding, and rafting.
Jaipur - Jaipur, Pink City of India. Visiting here on a public holiday in India will also be a great option. If you are visiting Jaipur we recommend not to miss these places to visit. The first thing you should do is Neemrana Fort Palace, this mind-blowing fort has been modified into a lavish hotel with all world class conveniences. It is also recommended to visit Jaigarh Fort that is positioned on one of the peaks of Aravalli Hills from here the view of majestic Amber Fort is amusing to see. Here you can also see the Biggest cannon on the globe. The Museum and the Maze are also things to see. Here you can see and understand how the Maharajas of Jaipur used to live.