Holidays are one thing all of us wait for -- to get a break from the monotony and also pursue hobbies and leisure time activities.
India declares holidays on national festivals and that of various religions. The major religions practiced in India are Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. The major festivals of all these religions are declared as holidays.
India therefore has a long list of public holidays. The most popular public holidays in India are Republic Day, India’s Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti. In India, there are two types of holidays namely gazetted holidays and restricted holidays with the former applicable all over the country and the latter applicable in some states and regions.
Here is a list of holidays in India for 2020 to enable you plan your schedule.Date and Day
| Holiday Description
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Jan 01, 2020 (Wednesday)
| New Year's Day
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Jan 15, 2020 (Wednesday)
| Makar Sankranti / Pongal
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Jan 26, 2020 (Sunday)
| Republic Day
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Feb 19, 2020 (Wednesday)
| Shivaji Jayanti
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Feb 21, 2020 (Friday)
| Maha Shivaratri
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Mar 10, 2020 (Tuesday)
| Holi
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Mar 25, 2020 (Wednesday)
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa
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Apr 02, 2020 (Thursday)
| Ram Navami
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Apr 06, 2020 (Monday)
| Mahavir Jayanti
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Apr 10, 2020 (Friday)
| Good Friday
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May 01, 2020 (Friday)
| Labor Day
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May 07, 2020 (Thursday)
| Budhha Purnima
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May 25, 2020 (Monday)
| Eid-ul-Fitr
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June 23, 2020 (Tuesday)
| Rath Yatra
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Aug 01, 2020 (Saturday)
| Bakri Id / Eid ul-Adha
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Aug 03, 2020 (Monday)
| Raksha Bandhan
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Aug 12, 2020 (Wednesday)
| Janmashtami
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Aug 15, 2020 (Saturday)
| Independence Day
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Aug 22, 2020 (Saturday)
| Vinayaka Chaturthi
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Aug 30, 2020 (Sunday)
| Muharram
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Aug 31, 2020 (Monday)
| Onam
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Oct 02, 2020 (Friday)
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
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Oct 25, 2020 (Sunday)
| Dussehra / Dasara
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Oct 30, 2020 (Friday)
| Milad un Nabi
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Nov 4, 2020 (Wednesday)
| Karva Chauth
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Nov 14, 2020 (Saturday)
| Diwali / Deepavali
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Nov 15, 2020 (Sunday)
| Govardhan Puja
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Nov 16, 2020 (Monday)
| Bhai Dooj
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Nov 30, 2020 (Monday)
| Guru Nanak's Birthday
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Dec 25, 2020 (Friday)
| Christmas
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Note: Holidays differ from state to state. The following list is only a general guideline. You need to consult your state holidays for more accurate planning.
Holidays and planning our lifePlanning well for holidays can be very helpful so that we do not miss out on making the most of them. For example, if you go on a tour, planning well in advance can help you make the bookings in advance and avoid the last minute disappointments and delays.
Being aware of bank holidays will let you plan your financial transactions in advance.
