January 26 |
Friday |
Republic Day |
National holiday celebrating the adoption of the Indian Constitution |
March 8 |
Friday |
Mahashivratri |
Hindu festival celebrating Lord Shiva |
March 25 |
Monday |
Holi |
Hindu festival of colors marking the triumph of good over evil |
March 29 |
Friday |
Good Friday |
Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
April 11 |
Thursday |
Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan |
April 17 |
Wednesday |
Shri Ram Navami |
Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama |
May 1 |
Wednesday |
Maharashtra Day |
State holiday celebrating the formation of Maharashtra |
June 17 |
Monday |
Bakri Eid |
Muslim festival celebrating the sacrifice of Prophet Abraham |
July 17 |
Wednesday |
Moharram |
Muslim observance commemorating the Battle of Karbala |
August 15 |
Thursday |
Independence Day |
National holiday celebrating India’s independence from British rule |
August 21 |
Wednesday |
Pars New Year |
Zoroastrian holiday marking the beginning of their new year |
October 2 |
Wednesday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
National holiday celebrating the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi |
October 12 |
Saturday |
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) |
Hindu festival celebrating the victory of good over evil |
November 1 |
Friday |
Diwali Laxmi Pujan |
Hindu festival of lights celebrating Goddess Lakshmi |
November 15 |
Friday |
Gurunanak Jayanti |
Sikh festival celebrating the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev |
December 25 |
Wednesday |
Christmas |
Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ |