Restricted Holidays
New Year’s Day
Global celebration marking the beginning of the calendar year with festivities, resolutions, and a fresh start.
Mannam Jayanti
Mannam Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of social reformer Mannathu Padmanabhan in Kerala, and is observed as a holiday exclusively in the state of Kerala.
Lohri
Lohri, a cultural festival in India celebrated mainly in Punjab, is observed as a restricted holiday, with official observance varying by state. States such as Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi typically recognize Lohri as a holiday.
Makar Sankranti
Hindu harvest festival celebrated as a restricted holiday in India, marking the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn.
Magha Bihu / Pongal
Harvest festival celebrated in India, marked as a restricted holiday; observed in states like Assam, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.
Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday
Guru Gobind Singh's Birthday, a restricted holiday in India, celebrates the birth of the tenth Sikh Guru; observed in states including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh.
Hazarat Ali’s Birthday
Guru Hazrat Ali's Birthday, a restricted holiday in India, observed in states such as Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Telangana to commemorate the birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali.
Basant Panchami / Sri Panchami
Basant Panchami, or Sri Panchami, marks the arrival of spring and honors the goddess Saraswati. Observed as a restricted holiday in states like Punjab, Haryana, and Odisha.
Shivaji Jayanti
Shivaji Jayanti on Feb 19, 2024, a restricted holiday, is celebrated in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Karnataka, honoring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's legacy.
Guru Ravidas’s Birthday
Celebrated on Magh Purnima, commemorates the birth of the revered 15th-century saint and poet Guru Ravidas, known for his teachings of equality, love, and devotion. While it is not a nationwide holiday in India, some states, particularly in the northern...
Holi
Holi, the vibrant festival of colors in India, signifies the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring, celebrated with joyous gatherings and playful splashing of colored powders; observed as a public holiday in various states, including Uttar...
Vishu
Vishu, a festive day marking the New Year in the Malayalam calendar, is celebrated with traditional rituals and feasts, and it is an exclusive holiday in the state of Kerala.