Restricted Holidays
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.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, honoring Lord Ganesha's birth. Widely observed in Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, it features vibrant decorations, processions, and symbolic idol immersion—a lively expression of devotion and culture.
Onam
Celebrate Onam, a vibrant harvest festival in Kerala, marked by colorful floral decorations, traditional feasts, and captivating cultural performances. This joyous occasion, with its elaborate snake boat races and the iconic Onam Sadya, reflects the rich cultural heritage of Kerala,...