The business world's No-Go Days!
Myanmar, Myanmar (Chin), Myanmar (Kachin), today is your national day! EDIT wishes you all the best on this special day.

linkIndia (Punjab) : public and bank holidays, closure of banks, stock exchanges, school vacations

India (Punjab) : complete schedule of public and bank holidays, closure of banks and stock exchanges, school vacations, trade fairs, cultural and sporting events, festivals, carnivals, election during the next 3 months

  • Currency: Rupee (INR)
  • Banks are NOT working on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.
    No alcohol served in shops, restaurants during most holidays
    The nature of holidays in India appeals to culture, national values and religion

    Internet domain: .in - Telephone code: +91 - International dialing code: 00 - GMT offset: +5:30 (DST: no)
  • Weekend: Saturday & Sunday
  • IF YOU NEED TRANSLATION INTO THIS COUNTRY's LANGUAGE(S): English (350 million speakers in 47 countries), Bengali, Assamese (180 million speakers), Hindi (200 million speakers), Punjabi (85 millions speakers), Tamil (55 million speakers), Telugu (70 millions speakers), Dhodia ...
    Contact edit!
  • DateNameKindMore
    Sunday december 17, 2023Guru Tegh Bahadur daySikhism
    view more
    Friday december 22, 2023Winter holiday (beginning)School holidays
    view more
    Monday december 25, 2023Christmas DayCatholic or protestant
    view more
    Tuesday january 2, 2024Winter holiday (end)School holidays
    view more
    Sunday january 14, 2024LohriEvents, celebrations...
    view more
    Wednesday january 17, 2024Banks remain openBanks only
    view more
    Wednesday january 17, 2024Parkash Utsav Sri Guru Granth Sahib JiSikhism
    view more
    Saturday january 20, 2024Birthday of Sri Guru Gobind Singh JiSikhism
    view more
    Monday january 22, 2024Sant Kabir Das dayHinduism
    view more
    Friday january 26, 2024Republic DaySecular holiday
    view more
    Wednesday february 14, 2024Vasant Panchami - Basanta PanchamiBuddhism (Mahayana)
    view more
    Wednesday february 14, 2024Banks remain openBanks only
    view more
    Saturday february 24, 2024Guru Ravidas celebrationHinduism
    view more
    Friday march 8, 2024Maha ShivaratriHinduism
    view more
    Saturday march 9, 2024Maha Shivaratricards/flowers
    view more
    Saturday march 23, 2024Martyrdom of Bhagat SinghSecular holiday
    view more
    Monday march 25, 2024Holi / HolikaHinduism
    view more
    Friday march 29, 2024Banks remain openBanks only
    view more
    Friday march 29, 2024Good FridayCatholic or protestant
    view more
    Monday april 1, 2024Banks Inventory DayBanks only
    view more
    Monday april 8, 2024Banks remain openBanks only
    view more
    Monday april 8, 2024Guru Nabha DasHinduism
    view more
    Thursday april 11, 2024End of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
    view more
    Saturday april 13, 2024VaisakhHinduism
    view more
    Sunday april 14, 2024Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar's Birthday - Maha Visuv SankratiSecular holiday
    view more
    Wednesday april 17, 2024RamanavaniHinduism
    view more
    Wednesday april 17, 2024RamanavaniHinduism
    view more
    Sunday april 21, 2024Mahavir JayantiJainism
    view more
    Wednesday may 1, 2024Banks remain openBanks only
    view more
    Wednesday may 1, 2024May DaySecular holiday
    view more
    Friday may 10, 2024Parshuram JayantiHinduism
    view more
    Thursday may 23, 2024Vesak - Buddha Purnima - Visakha BuchaHinduism
    view more
    Thursday may 30, 2024Summer holiday (beginning)School holidays
    view more
    Thursday june 6, 2024Day of MourningEvents, celebrations...
    view more
    Sunday june 9, 2024Maharana Pratap anniversaryBanks only
    view more
    Sunday june 16, 2024Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev JiSecular holiday
    view more
    Monday june 17, 2024Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
    view more
    Friday june 21, 2024Half-day holidayEvents, celebrations...
    view more
    Saturday june 22, 2024Banks remain openBanks only
    view more
    Saturday june 22, 2024Sant Kabir DasHinduism
    view more

    Guru Tegh Bahadur day

    -
    Sunday december 17, 2023
    Sikhism : (1 April 1621 – 24 November 1675), revered as the ninth Nanak, was the ninth of ten Gurus of the Sikh religion. Tegh Bahadur continued in the spirit of the first guru, Nanak; his 115 poetic hymns are in the text Guru Granth Sahib. Tegh Bahadur resisted the forced conversions of Kashmiri Pandits and non-Muslims to Islam, and was publicly beheaded in 1675 on the orders of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Delhi for refusing to convert to Islam. Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib and Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in Delhi mark the places of execution and cremation of the Guru's body. The martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur is remembered as the Shaheedi Divas of Guru Tegh Bahadur every year on 24 November, according to the Nanakshahi calendar released by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee in 2003.

    Winter holiday (beginning)

    -
    Friday december 22, 2023
    School holidays :

    Christmas Day

    -
    Monday december 25, 2023
    Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Year’s Day on Christmas Day.

    Winter holiday (end)

    -
    Tuesday january 2, 2024
    School holidays : Https://www.gurunanakpublicschool.co/
    Schooling is mandatory till age 14
    Teaching languages: Punjabi, English, Majhi dialect
    school hours: 07:300>12:30 (in summer); 08:30>13:30 (in winter)
    schools close on Saturday
    school uniforms required

    We carry confirmed dates till March 2024 -- heat waves may affect the calendar

    Please note that authorities may take last-minute decisions; please double-check if this information is vital to you
    Make a Paypal donation of euros 50 to [email protected] to purchase the full calendar for 5 countries, including Indian Punjabi schools Contact [email protected] to purchase a file containing confirmed calendars of 550 countries and regions

    Lohri

    -
    Sunday january 14, 2024
    Culture : Lohri is the Punjabis' and Dogras' cultural celebration on the eve of winter solstice.

    Banks remain open

    -
    Wednesday january 17, 2024
    Banks only :

    Parkash Utsav Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

    -
    Wednesday january 17, 2024
    Sikhism : The holy book of Sikh given the highest regard in the religion.

    Birthday of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji

    -
    Saturday january 20, 2024
    Sikhism :

    Sant Kabir Das day

    -
    Monday january 22, 2024
    Hinduism :

    Republic Day

    -
    Friday january 26, 2024
    Secular holiday : It was the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress at midnight of December 31, 1929 - January 1, 1930, that the Tri-Colour Flag was unfurled by the nationalists and a pledge taken that every year on January 26, the Independence Day would be celebrated and that the people would unceasingly strive for the establishment of a Sovereign Democratic Republic of India. The professed pledge was successfully redeemed on January 26, 1950, when the Constitution of India framed by the Constituent Assembly of India came into force, although the Independence from the British rule was achieved on August 15, 1947. It is because of this that August 15 is celebrated as Independence Day, while January 26 as Republic Day.

    Vasant Panchami - Basanta Panchami

    -
    Wednesday february 14, 2024
    Buddhism (Mahayana) : Vasant means, the spring season . This is the great spring festival, falling on the fifth day of the month of Magh, the first day of spring. On this day everyone wears a yellow cloth. It represents the ripening of the spring crops. Even the food is coloured yellow by using saffron. Spiritually, the yellow colour is a sign of prosperity; it is the colour of love. On this day we offer special worship to the sun god, to Mother Ganga (the deity of the sacred river Ganges), and Mother Earth. They provide us the means of acquiring food and all that we need to keep alive. We express our gratitude to them by worshipping them. Hindus are ever mindful of the debt they owe to all nature. Worship of nature is extremely important to them.

    Banks remain open

    -
    Wednesday february 14, 2024
    Banks only :

    Guru Ravidas celebration

    -
    Saturday february 24, 2024
    Hinduism : Guru or Bhagat Ravidas (also Raidas) was a north Indian Sant mystic of the bhakti movement who was active in the 15th century CE. Venerated in northern India and in the Indian state of Maharashtra, he is the Satguru of the Ravidasi sect and one of the fifteen Bhagats of the Sikhs. His devotional songs and verses made a lasting impact upon the bhakti movement.

    Maha Shivaratri

    -
    Friday march 8, 2024
    Hinduism : A Hindu festival in honor of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati. Ceremonies involving prayers and hymns take place mostly at night.

    Maha Shivaratri

    -
    Saturday march 9, 2024
    cards/flowers :

    Martyrdom of Bhagat Singh

    -
    Saturday march 23, 2024
    Secular holiday : Bhagat Singh (28 September 1907 – 23 March 1931) was an Indian freedom fighter, considered to be one of the most influential revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement. He is often referred to as Shaheed Bhagat Singh (the word shaheed meaning martyr ).

    Holi / Holika

    -
    Monday march 25, 2024
    Hinduism : The religious meaning of this celebration is the burning of any perversion. It marks the victory of good over evil.

    Banks remain open

    -
    Friday march 29, 2024
    Banks only :

    Good Friday

    -
    Friday march 29, 2024
    Catholic or protestant : The First Council of Nicaea (a gathering of bishops in the early days of Christianity) wanted to find a day to commemorate the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. This commemoration had to be linked to Jewish holiday traditions, since the last supper of Christ was believed to be a Jewish Passover meal. But the Jewish calendar is based on lunar and solar cycles, so the Easter celebration had to follow the same calendar.

    Banks Inventory Day

    -
    Monday april 1, 2024
    Banks only :

    Banks remain open

    -
    Monday april 8, 2024
    Banks only :

    Guru Nabha Das

    -
    Monday april 8, 2024
    Hinduism :

    End of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)

    -
    Thursday april 11, 2024
    Muslim, Sufi : Ends the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. There were 30 days of strict fasting from sunup to sundown in honor of the first revelation to the Prophet Mohammed.

    Vaisakh

    -
    Saturday april 13, 2024
    Hinduism :

    Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar's Birthday - Maha Visuv Sankrati

    -
    Sunday april 14, 2024
    Secular holiday : This lawyer and politician drafted the constitution of India.

    Ramanavani

    -
    Wednesday april 17, 2024
    Hinduism : Festivities take place in the Rama temples. recitation of the Ramayana (Perayana), which can last up to 9 days. Classical music and sacred chants.

    Ramanavani

    -
    Wednesday april 17, 2024
    Hinduism : Festivities take place in the Rama temples. recitation of the Ramayana (Perayana), which can last up to 9 days. Classical music and sacred chants.

    Mahavir Jayanti

    -
    Sunday april 21, 2024
    Jainism : Jain festival honoring Lord Mahavira on the founder's birthday.

    Banks remain open

    -
    Wednesday may 1, 2024
    Banks only :

    May Day

    -
    Wednesday may 1, 2024
    Secular holiday :

    Parshuram Jayanti

    -
    Friday may 10, 2024
    Hinduism : Birth anniversary of sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu

    Vesak - Buddha Purnima - Visakha Bucha

    -
    Thursday may 23, 2024
    Hinduism :

    Summer holiday (beginning)

    -
    Thursday may 30, 2024
    School holidays :

    Day of Mourning

    -
    Thursday june 6, 2024
    Culture : Commemoration of the June 1984 attack on Golden Temple.

    Maharana Pratap anniversary

    -
    Sunday june 9, 2024
    Banks only : First freedom fighter of India who stood and fought against the dominance of Mughal Empire. Especially celebrated in Udaipur

    Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji

    -
    Sunday june 16, 2024
    Secular holiday :

    Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)

    -
    Monday june 17, 2024
    Muslim, Sufi :

    Half-day holiday

    -
    Friday june 21, 2024
    Culture : On the occasion of International Day of Yoga morning only

    Banks remain open

    -
    Saturday june 22, 2024
    Banks only :

    Sant Kabir Das

    -
    Saturday june 22, 2024
    Hinduism : Saint Kabir Das reached the abode of God in Maghar close to Gorakhpur in 1518. However, immediate dispute began regarding the way in which his final rites must be performed. It is believed that both Hindus and Muslims claimed the body to perform the funeral rites. To their utter surprise, Kabir Das stood up and asked them to lift his body and view beneath. Lying there was nothing but a beautiful array of flowers. Devotees and his followers were speechless with Hindus along with some flowers leaving to Varanasi and the rest of the flowers taken by Muslims to Maghar. [festivalsofindia]