May Day
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Wednesday may 1, 2024
Secular holiday :
Parliamentary election
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Tuesday may 7, 2024
Special Events :
Parliamentary election
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Monday may 13, 2024
Special Events :
Election Day
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Monday may 13, 2024
Secular holiday :
Telangana Formation Day
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Sunday june 2, 2024
Secular holiday : Commemorating the formation of the state of Telangana. It is observed annually on 2 June since 2014. Telangana Day is commonly associated with parades and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history and traditions of Telangana. The state celebrates the occasion with formal events across the districts. The formal event of national flag hoisting by the Chief Minister of Telangana and the ceremonial parade is held at the parade grounds. only in Rangareddy, Medchal, Vikarabad, Medak, Siddipet, Sangareddy, Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Nalgonda, Yadadri, Suryapet, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Jogulamba Gadwal, Narayanpet and Hyderabad (Twin cities) {Wikipedia]
Summer holiday (end)
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Monday june 3, 2024
School holidays :
Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Monday june 17, 2024
Muslim, Sufi :
Annual Closing of Reserve Bank of India
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Monday july 1, 2024
Banks only :
Banks Inventory Day
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Tuesday july 2, 2024
Banks only : Annual Closing of the Royal Bank of India (RBI)
Ashura
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Wednesday july 17, 2024
Muslim, Sufi : Martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, killed in the year 680 in Kerbala (Iraq) during his fight against injustice
Bonalu
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Monday july 29, 2024
Hinduism : Goddess Mahakali is worshiped. Bonalu is an annual festival of Telangana celebrated in Twin Cities Hyderabad, Secunderabad and other parts of Telangana, India. It is celebrated in the month of Ashada Masam, in July/August. Special poojas are performed for Yellamma on the first and last day of the festival. The festival is also considered a thanksgiving to the Goddess for fulfillment of vows.
Independence Day
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Thursday august 15, 2024
Secular holiday : Commemorates the day in 1947 when India achieved freedom from British rule
Banks remain open
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Monday august 19, 2024
Banks only :
Raksha Bandhan
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Monday august 19, 2024
Hinduism : The annual festival of Raksha Bandhan, which is meant to commemorate the abiding ties between siblings of opposite sex, usually takes place in late August, and is marked by a very simple ceremony in which a woman ties a rakhi which may be a colorful thread, a simple bracelet, or a decorative string around the wrist of her brother(s). The word raksha signifies protection, and bandhan is an association signifying an enduring sort of bond; and so, when a woman ties a rakhi around the waist of her brother, she signifies her loving attachment to him. He, likewise, recognizes the special bonds between them, and by extending his wrist forward, he in fact extends the hand of his protection over her.
Chehelom
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Monday august 26, 2024
Muslim, Sufi : Arbayeen or Chehelom (Persian: چهلم the fortieth [day] ), is a Shia Muslim religious observation, one of the largest pilgrimage gatherings on Earth, in which over 10 million people go to the city of Karbala in Iraq
Banks remain open
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Tuesday august 27, 2024
Banks only :
Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Janmashtami)
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Tuesday august 27, 2024
Hinduism : Hindu celebration of the birthday of Sri Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Sweets, fruits and milk products are available in abundance.
Sri or Shree: A prefix denoting auspiciousness
Ganesh Chaturthi
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Saturday september 7, 2024
Hinduism : During ten days, Hindus must prepare the celebration at home: their house must be cleaned up and purified, in particular at the place where the Ganesh statue wil be put. Those who participate in the procession, end and highlight of this celebration, also prepare their costume. Various religious ceremonies are celebrated. On the tenth day, the celebration culminates. Streets of main cities, especially Mumbaï (Bombay) are the field of extraordinary popular demonstrations. In this day, giant elephant idols are preceded by dancers and musicians.
Prophet's Anniversary - Eid-Milad Nnabi (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Monday september 16, 2024
Muslim, Sufi : Birthday of the Prophet, Mohammed. For nine days there are Parties with fairs, feasting, and parades. Stories are told about how the mountains danced when Mohammed was born, and sang, There is no god but Allah. The trees answered, And Mohammed is his Prophet.
Bathukamma
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Wednesday october 2, 2024
Hinduism : Floral festival celebrated predominantly by the Hindu women [Wikipedia]
Mahatma Gandhi Birth Anniversary
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Wednesday october 2, 2024
Secular holiday : He is the man who played a significant role in achiveing independence for India from the British Empire with his simplicity and strong will power. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as 'Bapu' or 'Father of the nation', was born on the 2nd of October in 1869, in Porbunder, Gujarat. He studied law in U.K and practiced law in South Africa. But he left his profession and returned to India to join the Indian freedom struggle. Gandhiji was a preacher of truth and 'Ahimsa'(non-violence). He started the 'Satyagraha' movement for the Indian freedom struggle. He believed in living a simple life and in 'Swadeshi'. He proved to the world that freedom can be achieved through the path of non-violence. Gandhiji is a symbol of peace and truth. www.indiaa2z.com
Banks remain open
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Thursday october 3, 2024
Banks only :
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Friday october 4, 2024
School holidays :
Vijaya Dashami (Dasera)
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Saturday october 12, 2024
Hinduism :
Bathukamma
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Saturday october 12, 2024
Culture : Floral festival celebrated by the Hindu women of Telangana
Vijaya Dashami (Dasera)
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Sunday october 13, 2024
Hinduism :
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Monday october 14, 2024
School holidays : Due to teachers strike
Deepavali/Dipabali
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Thursday october 31, 2024
Hinduism : The Light festival starts with festivities. The week celebrates 1.Dhanteras, 2.Kali Chaudas, 3.Deepavali, 4.Navu-Varsha (new year), 5.Bhai-beej. The Vai cast is mainly concerned. May last several days