Indian Festivals and Holidays 2023: India’s festivals and holidays are vibrant and diverse, reflecting the country’s rich cultural tapestry. These occasions play a vital role in bringing people together, fostering a sense of unity and celebrating traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation.
Whether it is Diwali, the festival of lights, or Holi, the festival of colours, these celebrations are marked by joyful music, dancing and elaborate decorations. People adorn themselves in traditional costumes, exchange greetings and feast on delicious festive delicacies. Festivals like Eid, Christmas and Gurpurab are also celebrated with equal enthusiasm, showing the spirit of religious harmony in India.
Apart from religious festivals, India also celebrates national holidays that have historical and cultural significance. Independence Day, Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti are celebrated across the country, with flag hoisting ceremonies, parades and cultural programmes.
List of all important Indian festivals and holidays
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Date |
Day |
Festival/Holiday |
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January 1st |
Sunday |
New Year |
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12th of January |
Thursday |
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti |
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January 14 |
Saturday |
lohri |
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January 15 |
Sunday |
Pongal, Uttarayan, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu |
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January 23 |
Monday |
Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti |
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26 of January |
Thursday |
Republic Day, Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja |
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February 5th |
Sunday |
Guru Ravi Das Jayanti |
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7 of March |
Tuesday |
Holika Dahan |
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March 8 |
Wednesday |
hello |
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March 12 |
Sunday |
Ranga Panchami |
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March 22 |
Wednesday |
Ugadi, Chaitra Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand |
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March 24th |
Friday |
Gangaur |
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6 of April |
Thursday |
Hanuman Jayanti |
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April 14th |
Friday |
Solar New Year, Baisakhi, Ambedkar Jayanti |
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April 22 |
Saturday |
Akshay Tritiya, Id-ul-Fitr |
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April 29 |
Saturday |
Sita Navami |
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May 5th |
Friday |
Buddha Purnima |
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June 20th |
Tuesday |
Jagannath Rath Yatra |
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June 29 |
Thursday |
Devshayani Ekadashi and Eid-ul-Adha |
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3rd of July |
Monday |
Guru Purnima |
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August 15th |
Tuesday |
Independence Day |
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August 19 |
Saturday |
Hariyali Teej |
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August 21 |
Monday |
Nag Panchami |
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August 29 |
Tuesday |
Onam/Thiruvonam |
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August 30th |
Wednesday |
Rakshabandhan |
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September 2 |
Saturday |
Kajari Teej |
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September 5 |
Tuesday |
Teacher’s Day |
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September 7th |
Thursday |
Janmashtami |
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September 18 |
Monday |
Hartalika Teej |
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September 19th |
Tuesday |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
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September 28 |
Thursday |
Anant Chaturdashi/Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi |
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October 2nd |
Monday |
Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shashtri Jayanti |
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October 15th |
Sunday |
Sharad Navratri |
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October 22 |
Sunday |
Durga-puja |
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October 23 |
Monday |
Mahanavami Puja |
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October 24th |
Tuesday |
Dusshera |
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November 1 |
Wednesday |
Karwa Chauth |
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November 5th |
Sunday |
Ashtami Ahoi |
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November 10 |
Friday |
Dhanteras |
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12th of November |
Sunday |
Diwali, Narak Chaturdashi |
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November 14th |
Tuesday |
Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Children’s Day |
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November 19th |
Sunday |
Chatth Puya |
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November 23 |
Thursday |
Devutthana Ekadasi |
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November 24 |
Friday |
Tulsi vivah |
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November 26 |
Sunday |
Dev Diwali |
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December 17 |
Sunday |
Vivah Panchami |
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December 25th |
Monday |
Christmas |
These festivals and holidays provide an opportunity for people to take a break from their routine lives, spend quality time with family and friends, and strengthen social bonds. They also serve as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and values that define Indian identity.
One of the most notable aspects of Indian festivals is their exuberant nature. They are a testimony to the multicultural fabric of India and promote harmony, joy and a sense of belonging among its people.
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