India is popular for many aspects around the globe. The country, being a culturally fervent and diverse society, celebrates various holidays and festivals. Indian holidays and festivals are often chaotic, colorful, loud and intense. India is the most populous democracy in the world and the second most populous country.
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Being a secular country, approximately 80% of population follows Hinduism followed by Christianity 2%, Islam 13%, Buddhism 1% and Jainism 0.5% and other minorities such as Zoroastrianism and Judaism. If you an Indian and looking for the list of Indian holidays including public holidays, bank holidays, government holidays and festival holidays, this page is tremendously useful for you.
National Holidays in India 2018
India has three national holidays: 1) 26 January 2) 15 August and 3) 02 October. The country celebrates Republic Day on 26 January every year. Republic Day respects the date on which the Indian Constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950 substituting the Indian Government Act. Yearly, Independence Day is celebrated on 15 August as an Indian national holiday honoring the independence of the country from the United Kingdom on 14 August 1947. On 02 October every year, India celebrates Gandhi Jayanti to honour the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Government Holidays in India 2018
The state and central governments normally announce the list of government holidays on a yearly basis. Government holidays are of two types: 1) gazetted holidays and 2) restricted holidays. In addition, local holidays are declared at the district level.
Central Government Holidays in India 2018
On behalf of Government of India, the Ministry of Personnel declares a list of holidays applicable to central government offices during the respective year.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Remarks |
| 01 January 2018 | Monday | New Year’s Day | Telangana, Sikkim, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Arunachal Pradesh |
| 02 January 2018 | Tuesday | Mannam Jayanthi | Kerala |
| 12 January 2018 | Friday | Birthday of Swami Vivekananda | West Bengal |
| 14 January 2018 | Sunday | Bhogi | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh |
| 14 January 2018 | Sunday | Pongal | Makar Sanktrati |
| 14 January 2018 | Sunday | Sankrati | Assam, Telangana, Gujarat |
| 15 January 2018 | Monday | Thiruvalluar Day | Tamil Nadu |
| 15 January 2018 | Monday | Sankrati | Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh |
| 16 January 2018 | Tuesday | Uzhavar Tirunal | Puducherry, Tamil Nadu |
| 22 January 2018 | Monday | Vasant Panchami | Odisha, Punjab, West Bengal, Tripura |
| 23 January 2018 | Tuesday | Subhas Chandra Birthday | Assam, West Bengal, Odisha |
| 24 January 2018 | Wednesday | Sir Chhotu Ram Jayanti | Haryana |
| 25 January 2018 | Thursday | Statehood Day | Himachal Pradesh |
| 26 January 2018 | Friday | Republic Day | |
| 31 January 2018 | Wednesday | Me-dam-me-phi | Assam |
| 31 January 2018 | Wednesday | Guru Ravidas Birthday | Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab |
| 10 February 2018 | Saturday | Maharashi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti | Haryana |
| 13 February 2018 | Tuesday | Maha Shivratri | |
| 14 February 2018 | Wednesday | Maha Shivratri | Himachal Pradesh, Delhi |
| 16 February 2018 | Friday | Losar | Sikkim |
| 16 February 2018 | Friday | Sonam Lhochar | Sikkim |
| 19 February 2018 | Monday | Shivaji Maharaja Jayanti | Maharashtra |
| 01 March 2018 | Thursday | Doljatra | Holi Dahan |
| 02 March 2018 | Friday | Holi | |
| 18 March 2018 | Sunday | Ugadi | Kannada, Telugu |
| 18 March 2018 | Sunday | Cheti Chand | Gujarat |
| 18 March 2018 | Sunday | Gudi Padwa | Kannada, Telugu |
| 22 March 2018 | Thursday | Bihar Diwas | Bihar |
| 23 March 2018 | Friday | Shaheedi Divas of Bhagat Singh,Rajguru and Sukhdev | Haryana |
| 23 March 2018 | Friday | Shahidi Divas S. Bhagat Singh Ji | Punjab |
| 25 March 2018 | Sunday | Ram Navami | |
| 29 March 2018 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti | |
| 29 March 2018 | Thursday | Maundry Thursday | Kerala |
| 30 March 2018 | Friday | Good Friday | |
| 30 March 2018 | Friday | Hazrat Alis Birthday | Uttar Pradesh |
| 01 April 2018 | Sunday | Bank holiday | |
| 01 April 2018 | Sunday | Odisha Day | |
| 05 April 2018 | Thursday | Babu Jagjivan Ram Birthday | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh |
| 13 April 2018 | Friday | Biju Festival | Tripura |
| 14 April 2018 | Saturday | Ashoka’s Birthday | Bihar only |
| 14 April 2018 | Saturday | Bengali New Year | West Bengal, Tripura |
| 14 April 2018 | Saturday | Bohag Bihu | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh |
| 14 April 2018 | Saturday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti | |
| 14 April 2018 | Saturday | Maha Vishuba Sankrati | Odisha |
| 14 April 2018 | Saturday | Tamil New Year | Tamil Nadu, Puthandu |
| 14 April 2018 | Saturday | Vaisakhi | Punjab, Haryana |
| 15 April 2018 | Sunday | Himachal Day | |
| 15 April 2018 | Sunday | Vishu | |
| 18 April 2018 | Wednesday | Parashuram Jayanti | Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh |
| 18 April 2018 | Wednesday | Basav Jayanti | Karnataka |
| 23 April 2018 | Monday | Garia Puja | Tripura |
| 01 May 2018 | Tuesday | May Day | Many states |
| 07 May 2018 | Monday | Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore | Tripura, West Bengal |
| 16 May 2018 | Wednesday | State Day | Sikkim |
| 25 May 2018 | Friday | Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam | Tripura |
| 08 June 2018 | Friday | Jumat-ul-Wida | |
| 14 June 2018 | Thursday | Pahili Raja | Odisha |
| 15 June 2018 | Friday | Eid ul-Fitr | Many states |
| 15 June 2018 | Friday | Raja Sankrati | |
| 16 June 2018 | Saturday | Eid ul-Fitr | Punjab |
| 16 June 2018 | Saturday | Guru Arjun Dev Martrdom Day | Several states |
| 16 June 2018 | Saturday | Maharana Pratap Jayanti | Punjab |
| 28 June 2018 | Thursday | Sant Guru Kabir | Haryana |
| 14 July 2018 | Saturday | Ratha Yatra | Odisha |
| 20 July 2018 | Friday | Karchi Puja | Tripura |
| 31 July 2018 | Tuesday | Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh | Punjab, Haryana |
| 03 August 2018 | Friday | Ker Puja | Tripura |
| 11 August 2018 | Saturday | Karkkadaka Vavu | Kerala |
| 15 August 2018 | Wednesday | Independence Day | |
| 17 August 2018 | Friday | Parsi New Year | |
| 22 August 2018 | Wednesday | Idul Juha | Bakrid many states |
| 24 August 2018 | Friday | First Onam | Kerala |
| 25 August 2018 | Saturday | Thiruvonam | Kerala |
| 26 August 2018 | Sunday | Raksha Bandhan | Raksha Bandhan |
| 26 August 2018 | Sunday | Third Onam | Kerala |
| 27 August 2018 | Monday | Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti | Kerala |
| 28 August 2018 | Tuesday | Ayankali Jayanthi | Kerala |
| 01 September 2018 | Saturday | Prakash Utsav Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji | Punjab |
| 02 September 2018 | Sunday | Srikrishna Janmashtami | Odisha, Kerala |
| 02 September 2018 | Sunday | Janmashtami | Tamil Nadu |
| 03 September 2018 | Monday | Janmashtami | Restricted holiday |
| 10 September 2018 | Monday | Birthday of Baba Sri Chand Ji | Punjab |
| 12 September 2018 | Wednesday | Teej | Haryana |
| 12 September 2018 | Wednesday | Saragarhi Day | |
| 13 September 2018 | Thursday | Ganesh Chaturthi | |
| 14 September 2018 | Friday | Nuakhai | Odisha |
| 21 September 2018 | Friday | Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi | Kerala |
| 21 September 2018 | Friday | Muharram | Many states |
| 23 September 2018 | Sunday | Haryana’s Hero’s Martydom | Haryana |
| 28 September 2018 | Friday | Birthday of Bhagat Singh Ji | Punjab |
| 02 October 2018 | Tuesday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 08 October 2018 | Monday | Mahalaya | West Bengal, Odisha, Tripura |
| 10 October 2018 | Wednesday | Maharaja Agrasen Jayanthi | Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana |
| 16 October 2018 | Tuesday | Maha Saptmi | Odisha, Assam, West Bengal |
| 17 October 2018 | Wednesday | Durgastami | Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal |
| 18 October 2018 | Thursday | Ayudha Puja | Tamil Nadu, Karnataka |
| 18 October 2018 | Thursday | Mahanavami | Odisha, Kerala, Bihar |
| 18 October 2018 | Thursday | Navami of Durga Puja | West Bengal, Assam |
| 18 October 2018 | Thursday | Dussehra | Many states |
| 19 October 2018 | Friday | Durga Puja | Odisha, Sikkim |
| 19 October 2018 | Friday | Dussehra | Several states |
| 24 October 2018 | Wednesday | Lakshmi Puja | West Bengal, Tripura |
| 24 October 2018 | Wednesday | Maharshi Valmiki Birthday | Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, |
| 31 October 2018 | Wednesday | Sardar Vallabhbai Patel’s Birthday | Gujarat |
| 01 November 2018 | Wednesday | Haryana Day | Haryana |
| 01 November 2018 | Thursday | Kannada Rajyothsava | Bangalore |
| 06 November 2018 | Tuesday | Narak Chaturdashi | Karnataka |
| 06 November 2018 | Tuesday | Deepavali | Karnataka |
| 07 November 2018 | Wednesday | Deepavali | |
| 07 November 2018 | Wednesday | Deepavali | Many states |
| 07 November 2018 | Wednesday | Kali Puja | West Bengal, Assam, Odisha |
| 08 November 2018 | Thursday | Deepavali | Maharashtra |
| 08 November 2018 | Thursday | Vikram Samvat New Year | Gujarat |
| 08 November 2018 | Thursday | Vishwakarma Day | |
| 08 November 2018 | Thursday | Balipadyami | Karnataka |
| 09 November 2018 | Friday | Bhai Bij | Gujarat |
| 14 November 2018 | Wednesday | Chhath Puja | Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, |
| 20 November 2018 | Tuesday | Id-e-Milad | Kerala |
| 21 November 2018 | Wednesday | Id-e-Milad | |
| 23 November 2018 | Friday | Guru Nanak Birthday | |
| 23 November 2018 | Friday | Rasa Purnima | Odisha |
| 26 November 2018 | Monday | Kanakadas Jayanti | Karnataka |
| 03 December 2018 | Monday | World Disabled Day | Tripura |
| 03 December 2018 | Monday | Feast of St Francis Xavier | Goa |
| 16 December 2018 | Sunday | Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji | Punjab |
| 19 December 2018 | Wednesday | Goa Liberation Day | Goa |
| 25 December 2018 | Tuesday | Christmas Day | All states |
| 26 December 2018 | Wednesday | Boxing Day | |
| 26 December 2018 | Wednesday | Shaheed Udham Singh’s Birthday | Haryana |
Bank Holidays in India 2018
The following table lists the bank holidays in India.
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
| 01 January 2018 | Monday | New Year Day | TN, SK, MZ, NL,AR, ML |
| 02 January 2018 | Tuesday | New Year Holiday | MZ |
| 11 January 2018 | Thursday | Missionary Day | MZ |
| 12 January 2018 | Friday | Swami Vivekanand Jayanti | WB |
| 14 January 2018 | Sunday | Makar Sankrati | KA, GJ, SK, TG |
| 14 January 2018 | Sunday | Pongal | PY, TN, AR, AP |
| 15 January 2018 | Monday | Thiruvalluvar Day | TN |
| 15 January 2018 | Monday | Kanuma Panduga | AP |
| 15 January 2018 | Monday | Magh Bihu | AS |
| 16 January 2018 | Tuesday | Uzhavar Thirunal | TN, PY |
| 18 January 2018 | Thursday | Sonal Losar | SK |
| 22 January 2018 | Monday | Vasant Panchami | WB, TR, PB, HR, OR |
| 23 January 2018 | Tuesday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti | TR, WB, OR |
| 24 January 2018 | Wednesday | Sir Chhotu Ram Jayanti | HR |
| 25 January 2018 | Thursday | State Day | HP |
| 26 January 2018 | Friday | Republic Day | National |
| 31 January 2018 | Wednesday | Me-Dum-Me-Phi | AS |
| 31 January 2018 | Wednesday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti | HP, CH, HR, PB |
| 10 February 2018 | Saturday | Maharshi Dayanand Sarswati Jayanti | HR |
| 13 February 2018 | Tuesday | Maha Shivaratri | WB, SK, TN, AN, AR, AS, BR, PY, SK, MZ |
| 15 February 2018 | Thursday | Lui-Ngai-Ni | MN |
| 16 February 2018 | Friday | Losar | SK |
| 19 February 2018 | Monday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | MH |
| 20 February 2018 | Tuesday | State Day | MZ, AR |
| 01 March 2018 | Thursday | Holi | AS, JK, UK, UP, AP |
| 02 March 2018 | Friday | Holi | National except KL, AP, JK, LD, MN, PY, UK, WB |
| 05 March 2018 | Monday | Panchayatiraj Divas | OR |
| 18 March 2018 | Sunday | Ugadi | GJ, JK, MH, RJ, TG |
| 18 March 2018 | Sunday | Telugu New Year | TN |
| 18 March 2018 | Sunday | Sajibu Nongmapanba | MN |
| 20 March 2018 | Tuesday | Sarhul | JH |
| 22 March 2018 | Thursday | Bihar Day | BR |
| 23 March 2018 | Friday | S.Bhagat Singh’s Martyrdom Day | PB, HR |
| 25 March 2018 | Sunday | Ram Navami | National except AR, GA, DN, AS, MN, ML, KA, JK, TN, TR, WB, PY |
| 29 March 2018 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti | TN, UP, DL, HR, PB, TN, UP, CG, KA, AR, MH |
| 30 March 2018 | Friday | Good Friday | National except JK, HR |
| 31 March 2018 | Saturday | Hazrat Ali Jayanti | UP |
| 31 March 2018 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | NL |
| 01 April 2018 | Sunday | Odisha Day | OR |
| 01 April 2018 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | NL, KL |
| 05 April 2018 | Thursday | Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti | TG, AP |
| 13 April 2018 | Friday | Bohag Bihu Holiday | AS |
| 14 April 2018 | Saturday | Vaisakhi | PB, JK, CH, HR |
| 14 April 2018 | Saturday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti | National except NL, AS, CH, MN, TR, CH, DD, AR |
| 14 April 2018 | Saturday | Tamil New Year | PY and PN |
| 14 April 2018 | Saturday | Bohag Bihu | AS |
| 14 April 2018 | Saturday | Maha Vishuba Sankrati | OR |
| 14 April 2018 | Saturday | Cheiraoba | MN |
| 15 April 2018 | Sunday | Bengali New Year | WB, TR |
| 15 April 2018 | Sunday | Himachal Day | HP |
| 15 April 2018 | Sunday | Vishu | KL |
| 18 April 2018 | Wednesday | Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti | PB, MP, HP, GJ, MR |
| 18 April 2018 | Wednesday | Basav Jayanti | KA |
| 01 May 2018 | Tuesday | May Day | PY, WB, AS, GA, KA, MN, WB, PY |
| 01 May 2018 | Tuesday | Maharashtra Day | MH |
| 07 May 2018 | Monday | Guru Rabindranath Jayanthi | WB, TR |
| 16 May 2018 | Wednesday | State Day | SK |
| 25 May 2018 | Friday | Kazi Nazrul Islam Jayanti | TR |
| 11 June 2018 | Monday | Shab-i-Qadr | JK |
| 14 June 2018 | Thursday | Pahili Raja | OR |
| 15 June 2018 | Friday | YMA Day | MZ |
| 15 June 2018 | Friday | Raja Sankrati | OR |
| 15 June 2018 | Friday | Jumat-ul-Wida | JK |
| 15 June 2018 | Friday | Eid ul-Fitr | National holiday |
| 16 June 2018 | Saturday | Maharana Pratap Jayanti | HR, HP, RJ |
| 16 June 2018 | Saturday | Eid ul-Fitr | TG |
| 17 June 2018 | Sunday | Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji’s Martyrdom Day | PB |
| 28 June 2018 | Thursday | Sant Guru Kabir | HP, PB, HR, CG |
| 30 June 2018 | Saturday | Remna Ni | MZ |
| 06 July 2018 | Friday | MHIP Day | MZ |
| 13 July 2018 | Friday | Martyr’s Day | JK |
| 14 July 2018 | Saturday | Ratha Yatra | OR, MN |
| 20 July 2018 | Friday | Kharchi Puja | TR |
| 31 July 2018 | Tuesday | Saheed Udham Singh’s Martyrdom Day | PB |
| 01 August 2018 | Bonalu | Bonalu | TG |
| 03 August 2018 | Friday | Ker Puja | TR |
| 13 August 2018 | Monday | Patriots Day | MN |
| 14 August 2018 | Tuesday | Haryali Teej | HR |
| 15 August 2018 | Wednesday | Independence Day | National |
| 16 August 2018 | Thursday | De Jure Transfer Day | PY |
| 17 August 2018 | Friday | Parsi New Year | MH, GJ |
| 22 August 2018 | Wednesday | Bakrid | National except SK, PY, DD |
| 23 August 2018 | Thursday | Bakrid | JK |
| 25 August 2018 | Saturday | Thiruvonam | KL |
| 26 August 2018 | Sunday | Raksha Bandhan | OR |
| 26 August 2018 | Sunday | Jhulan Purnima | RJ, UK, MP, CG, DD, UP |
| 27 August 2018 | Monday | Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti | KL |
| 03 September 2018 | Monday | Janmashtami | PB |
| 13 September 2018 | Thursday | Ganesh Chaturthi | OR, DN, GA, KA, OR, MH, TG, TN, MZ |
| 14 September 2018 | Friday | Naukhai | OR |
| 14 September 2018 | Friday | Ganesh Festival | GA |
| 18 September 2018 | Tuesday | Baba Sri Chand Ji Jayanti | PB |
| 19 September 2018 | Wednesday | Ramdev Jayanti | RJ |
| 19 September 2018 | Wednesday | Teja Dashmi | RJ |
| 21 September 2018 | Friday | Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi | KL |
| 21 September 2018 | Friday | Muharram | WB, GA, AS, GA, JH, KL, MN, TR, WB, UK |
| 23 September 2018 | Sunday | Heroes’ Martyrdom Day | HR |
| 28 September 2018 | Friday | S Bhagat Singh Ji Birthday | PB |
| 02 October 2018 | Tuesday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Domestic |
| 08 October 2018 | Monday | Mahalaya Amavasye | OR, WB, KA, OR |
| 09 October 2018 | Tuesday | First Day of Bathukamma | TG |
| 09 October 2018 | Tuesday | Ghatasthappa | RJ |
| 10 October 2018 | Wednesday | Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti | HR, PB |
| 16 October 2018 | Tuesday | Maha Saptami | SK, WB, OR, TR |
| 17 October 2018 | Wednesday | Maha Ashtami | AP, OR, SK, JH, WB, TR,MH |
| 18 October 2018 | Thursday | Maha Navami | ML, OR, PY, BR, UP, MN, TR, JH |
| 19 October 2018 | Friday | Vijaya Dashami | National except PY, MN |
| 23 October 2018 | Tuesday | Lakshmi Puja | TR, OR, WB |
| 24 October 2018 | Wednesday | Maharashi Valmiki Jaynati | MP, PB, HP, HR, CH |
| 26 October 2018 | Friday | Prakash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji | PB |
| 30 October 2018 | Tuesday | Lhabab Duchen | SK |
| 31 October 2018 | Wednesday | Sardar Vallabhabhai Patel Jayanti | GJ |
| 01 November 2018 | Thursday | Puducherry Liberation Day | PY |
| 01 November 2018 | Thursday | Haryana Day | HR |
| 01 November 2018 | Thursday | Kannada Rajyosthsava | KA |
| 01 November 2018 | Thursday | Kut | MN |
| 06 November 2018 | Tuesday | Deepavali | KA, GA, TG, PY, AP, TN |
| 07 November 2018 | Wednesday | Diwali | National except TG, TN, GA, AP, KL |
| 08 November 2018 | Thursday | Vikram Samvat New Year | GJ |
| 08 November 2018 | Thursday | Deepavali | HR, PB, ML, HR, UP, UK, DD |
| 09 November 2018 | Friday | Bhai Dooj | UP, SK, UK, UP, GJ |
| 09 November 2018 | Friday | Wangala Festival | ML |
| 13 November 2018 | Tuesday | Chhath Puja | JH, BR |
| 14 November 2018 | Wednesday | Chhath Puja Holiday | BR |
| 16 November 2018 | Friday | Sahidi Diwas S Kartar Singh Sarabha Ji | PB |
| 21 November 2018 | Wednesday | Eid e Milad | National except SK, ML, PB, AR, AN, BR, GA, HP |
| 23 November 2018 | Friday | Karthika Purnima | TG, OR |
| 23 November 2018 | Friday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | National except GA, KA, NL, OR, PY, MN, TN, TR |
| 23 November 2018 | Friday | Friday Following Eid e Milad | JK |
| 23 November 2018 | Friday | Karthika Purnima | ML |
| 24 November 2018 | Saturday | Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s Martyrdom Day | PB |
| 26 November 2018 | Monday | Kanakadas Jayanti | KA |
| 03 December 2018 | Monday | Feast of St Francis Xavier | GA |
| 05 December 2018 | Wednesday | Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Jayanti | JK |
| 12 December 2018 | Wednesday | Pa Togan Nengminza Sangama | ML |
| 18 December 2018 | Tuesday | Guru Ghasidas Jayanti | |
| 18 December 2018 | Tuesday | Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham | |
| 19 December 2018 | Wednesday | Liberation Day | GA, DD |
| 25 December 2018 | Tuesday | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 December 2018 | Wednesday | Shaheed Udham Singh Jayanti | HR |
| 26 December 2018 | Wednesday | Christmas Day | MZ, ML |
| 30 December 2018 | Sunday | Tamu Losar | SK |
| 30 December 2018 | Sunday | U Kiang Nangbah | ML |
| 31 December 2018 | Monday | New Year’s Eve | MN |
Popular Hindu Festival Holidays in India 2018
The Hindus throughout the country festival a huge number of festivals. The festivals of Hindu have one or more of periodic, mythological and religious importance. The symbolism utilised and attached, the observance of the festival and the intensity and style of celebration differs from region to region within the nation.
| Holiday | Observed in |
| Ratha Saptami | Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh |
| Vasant Panchami | Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, Orissa, Tripura |
| Vishu | Tamil Nadu, Kerala |
| Makar Sankrati | Rajasthan, Orissa, Karnataka, Gujarat, Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar |
| Maha Shivaratri | West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Karnataka, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and other states |
| Ram Navami | Kerala, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi, Assam, Gujarat, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh |
| Holi | All states except Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, Nagaland, Goa, Kerala |
| Ugadi | Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Goa, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh |
| Hanum Jayanti | Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Telangana, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka |
| Rath Jatra | Gujarat, Orissa |
| Naga Panchami | All states except Goa and territories |
| Raksha Bandhan | Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
| Krishna Janmashtami | West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat, Bihar |
| Onam | Kerala, Pondicherry |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra |
| Mahalaya | Orissa, West Bengal, Assam, Karnataka |
| Dusshera | All states |
| Bonalu | Telangana |
| Bathukamma | Telangana |
| Nuakhal | Orissa |
| Chhath Puja | Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand |
| Naukhai | Orissa |
| Vishwakarma Puja | West Bengal |
| Jagaddhatri Puja | West Bengal |
| Hartalika Teej | Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar |
| Devothan Ekadashi | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttarakhanda |
| Diwali | All states except Kerala territories |
Popular Islamic Festival Holidays in India 2018
| Holiday | Observed in |
| Eid e Ghadeer | Telangana |
| Eid al-Adha | All states and territories |
| Eid ul-Fitr | All states and territories |
| Jumat-ul-Wida | Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu Kashmir |
| Snab-e-Barat | West Bengal, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Bihar, Assam, Tripura, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh |
| Birthday of Ali ibn Abi Talib | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh |
| Mawlid | All states and territories |
| Day of Ashura | All states and territories |
Popular Sikh Holidays in India 2018
| Holiday | Observed in |
| Guru Gobind Singh Ji Gurpurab | Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab |
| Martrdom of Guru Arjun Dev Ji | Punjab |
| Vaisakhi | Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhanda, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, |
| Guru Nanaka Gurpurab | Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Assam, Gujarat, Delhi, Nagaland, Chandigarh, Mizoram, |
Popular Christian Holidays in India 2018
| Holiday | Observed in |
| New Year Day | All states |
| Palm Sunday | All states and territories |
| Good Friday | All states and territories |
| Feast of Pentecost | All states and territories |
| Easter Sunday | All states and territories |
| Boxing Day | Telangana |
| Christmas Day | All states and territories |
Popular Buddhist Holidays in India 2018
| Holiday | Observed in |
| New Year Day | All states |
| Palm Sunday | All states and territories |
| Good Friday | All states and territories |
| Feast of Pentecost | All states and territories |
| Easter Sunday | All states and territories |
| Boxing Day | Telangana |
| Christmas Day | All states and territories |
Popular Jain Holidays in India 2018
| Holidays | Observed in |
| Mahavir Jayanti | Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Haryana, Orissa, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand |
| Paryushan | Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Orissa |
10 Popular Festivals of India 2018
India, the second most popular country in the world, has many religions, festivals and customs. A majority of festivals across the country are common among all communities. The 10 biggest festivals of the country include Diwali, Holi, Maha Shivaratri, Ramadan, Raksha Bandhan, Durga Puja, Dussehra, Krishna Janmastami, Ganesh Chaturthi and Baisakhi.
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is normally celebrated in the month of October or November every year. It is a 5-day Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Diwali, in North India, is celebrated to honor the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after beating Ravana.
Holi, the Festival of Colors, is normally celebrated in the month of March every year. During this festival, people burn figurines, light beacons and drench each other with water billons and water.
Maha Shivatri means the night of Lord Shiva. Devotees across the country flock to Shiva temples and offer Bilva leaves to Lord Shiva. Extensive dancing and singing takes place to make people stay awake all night.
Ramadan is the month of fasting for the Islamic community. During the month, Muslims refrain from drinking, eating and smoking. The festival is intended to teach the community of Islam about humility, patience and spirituality to God.
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love, bond and affection between sisters and brothers. The festival is usually celebrated in the month of August every year. On this day, sisters tie Rakhi on the wrist of brothers.
Navaratri is celebrated for nine days with three each dedicated to worship of Ma Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth, Ma Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge and Ma Durga, the Goddess of Valor.
Dussehra, a Hindu festival, celebrates the triumph of Lord Rama over Ravana. The festival also signifies the triumph of Goddess Durga over Mahishasur. Mysore is the famous destination to celebrate this festival with friends and families.
Ganesh Chaturthi, a Hindu festival, marks the birthday of Lord Ganesh or Lord Ganapati. The festival is celebrated by the worshippers of Lord Shiva and the worshipers of Lord Vishnu. Baisakhi, a primordial harvest festival, celebrates the New Year for the Sikh community.
List of 2018 State-wise Holidays
With over a billion people, India is one of the most populous countries in the world. Hence, one can see many cultures, religions, and languages in this country. India is blessed with many festivals as all faiths are embraced in this land.
Festivals are celebrated differently in various parts of India depending on the place, faith, and other factors. Currently, there are 29 states and 7 union territories in India. If you are looking for a list of state-wise holidays in India for the year 2018, read on.
- 15 January 2018 - Sankranti
- 18 March 2018 - Ugadi
- 13 September 2018 - Ganesha Chaturthi
- 18 October 2018 - Ayudha Pooja
- 25 December 2018 - Christmas Day
Apart from the above, the holidays mentioned below are widely celebrated in Karnataka:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 13 Feb 18 | Tuesday | Maha Shivratri |
| 18 April 2018/td> | Wednesday | Basava Jayanti |
| 08 October 2018 | Monday | Mahalaya Amavasye |
| 01 Nov 18 | Thursday | Kannada Rajyotsava |
| 26 Nov 18 | Monday | Kanakadasa Jayanthi |
| 25 Dec 18 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
- 13 January 2018 - Bhogi
- 25 March 2018- Shri Ram Navami
- 03 September 2018- Shri Krishna Janmashtami
- 21 November 2018- Eid
- 25 December 2018 - Christmas Day
Apart from the above, the holidays mentioned below are widely celebrated in Andhra Pradesh:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 14 Jan 18 | Sunday | Sankranti |
| 18 Mar 18 | Sunday | Ugadi/Telugu New Year |
| 02 Oct 18 | Thursday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 17 Oct 18 | Wednesday | Durgastami |
| 25 Dec 2018 | Tuesday | Christmas Day |
- 19 February 2018 - Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
- 02 March 2018 - Holi
- 18 March 2018 - Gudi Padwa
- 01 May 2018 - Maharashtra Day
- 07 Nov 2018 - Diwali
Apart from the above, the holidays mentioned below are widely celebrated in Maharashtra:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 13 Feb 18 | Tuesday | Maha Shivratri |
| 25 Mar 18 | Sunday | Ram Navami |
| 29 Mar 18 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 15 Jun 18 | Friday | Eid ul-Fitr |
| 18 Oct 18 | Thursday | Dussehra |
- 05 January 2018 - 350th Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh (Delhi Government only)
- 25 March 2018 - Shri Ram Navami
- 29 March 2018 - Mahavir Jayanti
- 30 April 2018 - Buddha Purnima
- 24 October 2018 - Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday
Apart from the above, the holidays mentioned below are widely celebrated in Delhi:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 14 Feb 18 | Wednesday | Maha Shivratri |
| 02 Mar 18 | Friday | Holi |
| 30 Mar 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 30 Apr 18 | Monday | Buddha Purnima |
| 15 Jun 18 | Friday | Idul Fitr |
| 19 Oct 18 | Friday | Dussehra |
- 30 March 2018 - Good Friday
- 15 April 2018 - Vishu
- 15 June 2018 - Idul Fitr
- 24,25,26 August 2018 - First Onam and Thiruvonam
- 27 August 2018 - Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti
Apart from the above, the holidays mentioned below are widely celebrated in Kerala:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 30 Mar 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 01 May 18 | Tuesday | May Day |
| 15 Jun 18 | Friday | Idul Fitr |
| 18 Oct 18 | Thursday | Mahanavami |
| 19 Oct 18 | Friday | Vijaya Dashami |
| 23 Nov 18 | Friday | Guru Nanak Birthday |
- 12 January 2018 - Birthday of Swami Vivekananda
- 23 January 2018 - Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
- 01 May 2018 - May Day
- 09 May 2018 - Rabindranath Tagore Birthday
- 08 October 2018 - Mahalaya
Apart from the above, the holidays mentioned below are widely celebrated in West Bengal:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 22 Jan 18 | Monday | Vasant Panchami |
| 15 Apr 18 | Sunday | Bengali New Year |
| 30 Apr 18 | Monday | Buddha Purnima |
| 16 Oct 18 | Tuesday | Saptami of Durgapuja |
| 24 Oct 18 | Wednesday | Lakshmi Puja |
| 06 Nov 18 | Wednesday | Kali Puja |
- 14 January 2018- Pongal
- 15 January 2018- Thiruvalluvar Day
- 16 January 2018- Uzhavar Thirunal
- 01 May 2018- May Day
- 03 Sep 2018- Janmashtami
Apart from the above, the holidays mentioned below are widely celebrated in Tamil Nadu:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 14 Apr 18 | Saturday | Puthandu/ Tamil New Year |
| 13 Sep 18 | Thursday | Ganesha Chaturthi |
| 18 Oct 18 | Thursday | Ayudha Puja |
| 19 Oct 18 | Friday | Vijaya Dashami |
| 06 Nov 18 | Tuesday | Deewali |
*All states and cities in India have different regional holidays and fixed public holidays. Please check the complete list of government and public holidays for 2018 for your specific state for accurate information.
There are many national and regional holidays that are celebrated across the country. These festivals or occasions are not restricted to a particular state or city as people across India celebrate it with joy and excitement. Some of the holidays that are celebrated across the country are:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 13 Feb 18 | Tuesday | Maha Shivratri |
| 02 Mar 18 | Friday | Holi |
| 18 Mar 18 | Sunday | Ugadi |
| 30 Mar 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 26 Jun 18 | Monday | Id-ul-Fitr |
| 13 Sep 18 | Thursday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 08 Oct 18 | Monday | Mahalaya Amavasye |
| 18 Oct 18 | Thursday | Ayudha Pooja |
| 17 Oct 18 | Wednesday | Durgastami |
| 18 Oct 18 | Thursday | Dussehra |
| 21 Sep 18 | Friday | Muharram |
| 06 Nov 18 | Tuesday | Deewali |
| 25 Dec 18 | Tuesday | Christmas Day |
Though India is blessed with many festivals, you would not get a holiday for all of it. Please refer to the updated holiday list for your state/city/office/institution for accurate information.
