List Of Holidays In India (2022) To Plan Your Trips Ahead!

Holidays

With each state having its own culture, traditions and customs, India enjoys a wide variety of festivals throughout the year. The following sections provide a comprehensive list of government, public and bank holidays for 2022. Take a look at the complete 2022 holiday calendar here.

National Holidays in 2022

India has three national holidays every year. These include:

1. Republic Day held on January 26
2. Independence Day held on August 15 
3. Gandhi Jayanti held on October 2

2022 Holiday Calendar: Public and Government Holidays

India has a long list of public and government holidays throughout the year. These holidays usually include various religious festivals, birth anniversaries of notable individuals, along with foundation days of different states. 

The following section provides a list of public and government holidays for 2022. 

Also Read: Bank Holidays in India in 2022

Top Popular Festivals of India

India has the greatest diversity when it comes to culture and celebrations. There is a festival to celebrate each and every aspect of life – light, colour, triumph, faith, devotion, prosperity and many more. We, as Indians, know how to appreciate what is given or earned & do not mind spending our time celebrating what is not ‘taken for granted’.

Here is a list of the top popular festivals of India which are celebrated nationwide irrespective of caste and religion.

1. Diwali – the Festival of Lights

Diwali is one of the most prominent festivals in India. It is celebrated widely among the Hindu, Jain and Sikh communities. Every year around the months of October & November, people celebrate Diwali to welcome Goddess Laxmi and decorate their homes and surroundings with diyas, lamps, and candles for celebration.

2. Holi – the Festival of Colours

Holi, another significant festival of India, is celebrated worldwide with lots of vibrant colours and parties. People burn huge ‘Holika’ bonfires to dance and sing around it, which marks the triumph of good over evil. During the daytime, people play with colours with their family and friends while indulging in the intoxicating taste of bhang thandai.

3. Navaratri & Durga Puja

Navratri and Durga Puja have overlapping dates of celebration- Durga Puja is celebrated in the north and eastern parts of India, whereas Navratri is celebrated in mostly the Northern part. Both of these festivals go on for 9 days which end with Dusshera or Bijaya Dashami. People wear new clothes, go for pandal hopping in West Bengal, Gujaratis perform Garba Dance, and sometimes the streets are filled with people celebrating the festival in their own distinct way.

4. Ganesh Chaturthi

The celebrations go on for 11 days, during which Lord Ganesha is pampered through celebrations and ‘aartis’ held during the mornings and evenings. This festival is celebrated to mark the birthday of Ganesha, Lord of wealth and prosperity. 

Towards the end of the festival, thousands of people take part in processions during which they take gigantic size idols of Lord Ganesha to immerse them in the water bodies. The procession usually includes dancing, singing and crazy celebrations.

5. Gurpurab

Gurpurab marks the birthday of Guru Nanak and holds great significance for the Sikh community. Gurudwaras are lit up and decorated with lights. Special assemblies on the teachings of gurus and langars are held in gurudwaras. Karah Prasad is distributed among everyone, and people burst crackers in celebration.

6. Eid-Ul-Fitr

Eid is the one festival which holds utmost significance for the Muslim community. It marks the end of the holy month of fasting called Ramadan. Celebrations are held, and mosques are beautifully adorned. People dress up in new clothes, visit mosques for Namaaz and exchange sweets. Kids are given ‘Idi’ by their elders.

7. Christmas

Christmas comes at the end of the year and hence is one of the most awaited festivals of India. Christmas is celebrated not only nationwide but worldwide. This is a beautiful festival and is of great significance to the Christian community as it marks the birth of Jesus Christ. The churches are beautifully lit up and decorated, and prayers are held. Children eagerly await their gifts from Santa Claus.

8. Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja is celebrated to worship Sun God and is widely observed in the northern parts of the country. Devotees fast and take a bath in the Ganges to show gratitude to the Sun God and pray for wealth and health. 

9. Pongal

Pongal is the famous harvest festival of South India, which is mainly celebrated in Tamil Nadu. Tamilians dress up in their finest traditional attires and distribute sweet signature dishes. This festival represents paying tributes to Mother Nature, mainly the Sun God, for providing fruitful harvests. Celebrations include boat races, bonfires, traditional dancing and cattle races.

10. Republic Day

Republic Day celebrations showcase the patriotism of every Indian. It marks the day when the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950. Various ceremonial parades are held in the national capital, New Delhi, in the presence of our Prime Minister and other dignitaries. The parade commences from the Rashtrapati Bhawan, goes through Rajpath, and it ends at Red Fort. It is a day of great honour for all the Indians. 

Also Read: List Of NSE Holidays 2022

Final Word

India is a highly diverse country, there are numerous holidays throughout the year in the event of various major festivals of different cultures, religions and states. If you are looking to learn about the upcoming public holidays, make sure to refer to the 2022 holiday calendar stated above. 

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