Basant Panchami 2026 falls on 23 January (Friday) and is listed as a Restricted Holiday. Celebrated to welcome spring and honour Goddess Saraswati, the festival is marked by Saraswati Puja, yellow attire, cultural events, and educational traditions across India.
Shivaji Jayanti 2026 will be observed on Thursday, 19 February, as a Restricted Holiday in India. The day honours the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the great Maratha warrior-king. Explore the festival’s significance, celebrations, regional observance, and holiday impact.
Makar Sankranti 2026 will be celebrated on 14 January, marking the sun’s transition into Capricorn. It is a major harvest festival celebrated across India with customs such as kite flying, holy dips, and traditional feasts. In 2026, it is listed as a Restricted Holiday (RH).
Hazrat Ali’s Birthday will be observed on 3 January 2026 (Saturday). This day honors the birth of Hazrat Ali, known for his wisdom, bravery, justice, and leadership. People mark the occasion by reflecting on his teachings, offering prayers, and remembering his contributions to Islamic history.
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, will be celebrated on 5th November 2025 (Wednesday). This sacred day commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikhism. It is a Gazetted Holiday in India, celebrated with kirtans, processions, and langar seva across Gurudwaras.
Bhai Dooj 2025 will be observed on Thursday, 23rd October, as a Restricted Holiday across India. The festival celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters with prayers, blessings, and traditional rituals marking the end of Diwali festivities.
On 7th October 2025, Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti will be observed as a Restricted Holiday. The day honors the Adi Kavi and author of the Ramayana with prayers, Ramayana recitations, and cultural programs across India.
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, will be celebrated on 2nd October 2025. Marking the victory of good over evil, this Gazetted Holiday is observed with Ramlila plays, Ravana effigy burning, and festive gatherings across India.
In 2025, Dussehra (Mahanavami) will be observed on Wednesday, 1st October. It is a Restricted Holiday in the government calendar and a significant day of Durga Puja, marked with Kanya Puja, Ayudha Puja, and grand rituals across India, especially in Bengal, Assam, and South India.
In 2025, Dussehra (Mahashtami) will be observed on Tuesday, 30th September. It is a Restricted Holiday in the central government calendar and the most significant day of Durga Puja, marked with Pushpanjali, Kumari Puja, fasting, and grand cultural celebrations in Bengal and beyond.
