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.