Festivals form an integral part of the Indian culture and varies from state to state, with each state or city having its own set of customs and traditions of celebrating a particular festival. Here’s a complete list of government, public, and bank holidays in 2023.
List of Holidays in 2023
Month Wise Government Holidays in 2023
National Holidays in India 2023
India has three national holidays. The country celebrates Republic Day on 26 January , Independence Day on 15 August and Gandhi Jayanti on 02 October every year.
List of Public and Government Holidays in 2023
India has an extensive list of Public and Government holidays. These holidays range from religious festivals to birthdays of individuals with historical significance as well as the foundation days of the different states. Here is a list of the major Public and Government holidays in India in 2023.
Date | Day | Holiday | States |
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1 January 2023 | Sunday | New Year's Day | Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Pondicherry, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu |
2 January 2023 | Monday | New Year Holiday | Mizoram |
4 January 2023 | Wednesday | Gaan-Ngai | Manipur |
11 January 2023 | Wednesday | Missionary Day | Mizoram |
12 January 2023 | Thursday | Swami Vivekananda Jayanti | West Bengal |
14 January 2023 | Saturday | Magh Bihu | Assam |
14 January 2023 | Saturday | Makara Sankranti | Gujarat, Karnataka, and Sikkim |
15 January 2023 | Sunday | Pongal | Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Pondicherry, and Tamil Nadu |
15 January 2023 | Sunday | Thiruvalluvar Day | Tamil Nadu |
16 January 2023 | Monday | Kanuma Panduga | Andhra Pradesh |
16 January 2023 | Monday | Uzhavar Thirunal | Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu |
22 January 2023 | Sunday | Sonam Losar | Sikkim |
23 January 2023 | Monday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti | Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha, Tripura, and West Bengal |
25 January 2023 | Wednesday | State Day | Himachal Pradesh |
26 January 2023 | Thursday | Republic Day | National |
26 January 2023 | Thursday | Vasant Panchami | Haryana, Odisha, Tripura, and West Bengal |
31 January 2023 | Tuesday | Me-Dum-Me-Phi | Assam |
5 February 2023 | Sunday | Hazrat Ali Jayanti | Uttar Pradesh |
5 February 2023 | Sunday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti | Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab |
15 February 2023 | Wednesday | Lui-Ngai-Ni | Manipur |
18 February 2023 | Saturday | Maha Shivaratri | National except for Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Delhi, Goa, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Pondicherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal |
19 February 2023 | Sunday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | Maharashtra |
20 February 2023 | Monday | State Day | Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram |
21 February 2023 | Tuesday | Losar | Sikkim |
5 March 2023 | Sunday | Panchayatiraj Divas | Odisha |
7 March 2023 | Tuesday | Holi | Telangana |
7 March 2023 | Tuesday | Yaosang | Manipur |
8 March 2023 | Wednesday | Holi | National apart from Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and West Bengal |
8 March 2023 | Wednesday | Doljatra | West Bengal |
8 March 2023 | Wednesday | Yaosang 2nd Day | Manipur |
22 March 2023 | Wednesday | Bihar Day | Bihar |
22 March 2023 | Wednesday | Gudi Padwa | Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh |
22 March 2023 | Wednesday | Telugu New Year | Tamil Nadu |
22 March 2023 | Wednesday | Ugadi | Andhra Pradesh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Telangana |
23 March 2023 | Thursday | S. Bhagat Singh's Martyrdom Day | Haryana |
24 March 2023 | Friday | Sarhul | Jharkhand |
30 March 2023 | Thursday | Ram Navami | National apart from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Goa, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, and West Bengal |
1 April 2023 | Saturday | Odisha Day | Odisha |
4 April 2023 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu, Delhi, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh |
5 April 2023 | Wednesday | Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti | Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
7 April 2023 | Friday | Good Friday | National apart from Haryana and Jharkhand |
8 April 2023 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Nagaland |
9 April 2023 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Kerala and Nagaland |
13 April 2023 | Thursday | Bohag Bihu Holiday | Assam |
14 April 2023 | Friday | Bohag Bihu | Arunachal Pradesh and Assam |
14 April 2023 | Friday | Cheiraoba | Manipur |
14 April 2023 | Friday | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti | National apart from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Delhi, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura |
14 April 2023 | Friday | Maha Vishuba Sankranti | Odisha |
14 April 2023 | Friday | Tamil New Year | Tamil Nadu |
14 April 2023 | Friday | Vaisakh | Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab |
15 April 2023 | Saturday | Bengali New Year | Tripura and West Bengal |
15 April 2023 | Saturday | Himachal Day | Himachal Pradesh |
15 April 2023 | Saturday | Vishu | Kerala |
18 April 2023 | Tuesday | Shab-i-Qadr | Jammu and Kashmir |
21 April 2023 | Friday | Garia Puja | Tripura |
21 April 2023 | Friday | Jumat-ul-Wida | Jammu and Kashmir |
22 April 2023 | Saturday | Idul Fitr | National |
22 April 2023 | Saturday | Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti | Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan |
23 April 2023 | Sunday | Basava Jayanti | Karnataka |
23 April 2023 | Sunday | Idul Fitr Holiday | Telangana |
1 May 2023 | Monday | Maharashtra Day | Maharashtra |
1 May 2023 | Monday | May Day | Assam, Bihar, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, and West Bengal |
5 May 2023 | Friday | Buddha Purnima | Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Odisha, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal |
9 May 2023 | Tuesday | Guru Rabindranath Jayanti | Tripura and West Bengal |
16 May 2023 | Tuesday | State Day | Sikkim |
22 May 2023 | Monday | Maharana Pratap Jayanti | Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan |
23 May 2023 | Tuesday | Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji's Martyrdom Day | Punjab |
24 May 2023 | Wednesday | Kazi Nazrul Islam Jayanti | Tripura |
4 June 2023 | Sunday | Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti | Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab |
14 June 2023 | Wednesday | Pahili Raja | Odisha |
15 June 2023 | Thursday | Raja Sankranti | Odisha |
15 June 2023 | Thursday | YMA Day | Mizoram |
20 June 2023 | Tuesday | Ratha Yathra | Odisha |
29 June 2023 | Thursday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha | National apart from Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, and Sikkim |
30 June 2023 | Friday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha Holiday | Jammu and Kashmir |
30 June 2023 | Friday | Remna Ni | Mizoram |
5 July 2023 | Wednesday | Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday | Jammu and Kashmir |
6 July 2023 | Thursday | MHIP Day | Mizoram |
8 July 2023 | Saturday | Behdeinkhlam Festival | Meghalaya |
13 July 2023 | Thursday | Bhanu Jayanti | Sikkim |
13 July 2023 | Thursday | Bonalu | Telangana |
13 July 2023 | Thursday | Martyrs' Day | Jammu and Kashmir |
17 July 2023 | Monday | U Tirot Sing Day | Meghalaya |
29 July 2023 | Saturday | Muharram | National apart from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Haryana, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Pondicherry, Punjab, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal |
31 July 2023 | Monday | Shaheed Udham Singh's Martyrdom Day | Haryana |
8 August 2023 | Tuesday | Tendong Lho Rum Faat | Sikkim |
13 August 2023 | Sunday | Patriots Day | Manipur |
15 August 2023 | Tuesday | Independence Day | National |
16 August 2023 | Wednesday | De Jure Transfer Day | Pondicherry |
16 August 2023 | Wednesday | Parsi New Year | Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Gujarat, and Maharashtra |
19 August 2023 | Saturday | Haryali Teej | Haryana |
28 August 2023 | Monday | First Onam | Kerala |
29 August 2023 | Tuesday | Thiruvonam | Kerala |
31 August 2023 | Thursday | Raksha Bandhan | Chandigarh, Daman and Diu, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh |
31 August 2023 | Thursday | Jhulan Purnima | Odisha |
7 September 2023 | Thursday | Janmashtami | National apart from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Pondicherry, and West Bengal |
17 September 2023 | Sunday | Hartalika Teej | Chhattisgarh and Sikkim |
19 September 2023 | Tuesday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Andhra Pradesh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Pondicherry, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu |
20 September 2023 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi Holiday | Goa |
20 September 2023 | Wednesday | Nuakhai | Odisha |
21 September 2023 | Thursday | Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi | Kerala |
23 September 2023 | Saturday | Heroes' Martyrdom Day | Haryana |
25 September 2023 | Monday | Ramdev Jayanti | Rajasthan |
25 September 2023 | Monday | Teja Dashmi | Rajasthan |
28 September 2023 | Thursday | Indra Jatra | Sikkim |
28 September 2023 | Thursday | Eid e Milad | National apart from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Punjab, Sikkim, and West Bengal |
29 September 2023 | Friday | Friday Following Eid e Milad | Jammu and Kashmir |
29 September 2023 | Friday | Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti | Kerala |
2 October 2023 | Monday | Gandhi Jayanti | National |
14 October 2023 | Saturday | First Day of Bathukamma | Telangana |
14 October 2023 | Saturday | Mahalaya Amavasye | Karnataka, Odisha, Tripura, and West Bengal |
15 October 2023 | Sunday | Ghatasthapana | Rajasthan |
15 October 2023 | Sunday | Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti | Haryana |
21 October 2023 | Saturday | Maha Saptami | Meghalaya, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura, and West Bengal |
22 October 2023 | Sunday | Maha Ashtami | Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh. Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Manipur, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, and West Bengal |
23 October 2023 | Monday | Maha Navami | Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Odisha, Pondicherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal |
24 October 2023 | Tuesday | Vijaya Dashami | National apart from Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Manipur, and Pondicherry |
28 October 2023 | Saturday | Lakshmi Puja | Odisha, Tripura, and West Bengal |
28 October 2023 | Saturday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti | Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab |
31 October 2023 | Tuesday | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti | Gujarat |
1 November 2023 | Wednesday | Haryana Day | Haryana |
1 November 2023 | Wednesday | Kannada Rajyothsava | Karnataka |
1 November 2023 | Wednesday | Kut | Manipur |
1 November 2023 | Wednesday | Puducherry Liberation Day | Pondicherry |
4 November 2023 | Saturday | Lhabab Duchen | Sikkim |
12 November 2023 | Sunday | Deepavali | Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Pondicherry, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu |
12 November 2023 | Sunday | Diwali | National apart from Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana |
13 November 2023 | Monday | Deepavali Holiday | Daman and Diu, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh |
13 November 2023 | Monday | Vikram Samvat New Year | Gujarat |
15 November 2023 | Wednesday | Bhai Dooj | Gujarat, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh |
19 November 2023 | Sunday | Chhath Puja, | Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, and Jharkhand |
20 November 2023 | Monday | Chhath Puja Holiday | Bihar |
23 November 2023 | Thursday | Seng Kut Snem | Meghalaya |
27 November 2023 | Monday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | National apart from Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Odisha, Pondicherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, and Tripura |
27 November 2023 | Monday | Karthika Purnima | Odisha and Telangana |
30 November 2023 | Thursday | Kanakadasa Jayanti | Karnataka |
1 December 2023 | Friday | Indigenous Faith Day | Arunachal Pradesh |
3 December 2023 | Sunday | Feast of St Francis Xavier | Goa |
5 December 2023 | Tuesday | Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Jayanti | Jammu and Kashmir |
12 December 2023 | Tuesday | Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma | Meghalaya |
17 December 2023 | Sunday | Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji's Martyrdom Day | Punjab |
18 December 2023 | Monday | Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham | Meghalaya |
18 December 2023 | Monday | Guru Ghasidas Jayanti | Chandigarh |
19 December 2023 | Tuesday | Liberation Day | Daman and Diu and Goa |
24 December 2023 | Sunday | Christmas Holiday | Meghalaya and Mizoram |
25 December 2023 | Monday | Christmas Day | National |
26 December 2023 | Tuesday | Christmas Holiday | Meghalaya and Telangana |
26 December 2023 | Tuesday | Shaheed Udham Singh Jayanti | Haryana |
30 December 2023 | Saturday | Tamu Losar | Sikkim |
30 December 2023 | Saturday | U Kiang Nangbah | Meghalaya |
31 December 2023 | Sunday | New Year's Eve | Manipur and Mizoram |
List of Monthly Holidays 2023
Popular Hindu Festival Holidays in India 2023
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.
Listed below are the popular Hindu Festival Holidays 2023:
DAY | DATE | HOLIDAY |
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Saturday | 14 January 2023 | Makarsankranti |
Sunday | 15 January 2023 | Pongal |
Sunday | 26 January 2023 | Vasant Panchami |
Saturday | 18 February 2023 | Maha Shivaratri |
Wednesday | 8 March 2023 | Holi |
Wednesday | 22 March 2023 | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Telugu New Year |
Thursday | 30 March 2023 | Rama Navami |
Friday | 14 April 2023 | Vaisakh |
Friday | 14 April 2023 | Tamil New Year |
Saturday | 15 April 2023 | Vishu |
Saturday | 15 April 2023 | Bengali New Year |
Tuesday | 29 August 2023 | Thiruvonam |
Thursday | 31 August 2023 | Raksha Bandhan |
Tuesday | 19 September 2023 | Ganesh Chaturthi |
Saturday | 14 October 2023 | Mahalaya Amavasye |
Monday | 23 October 2023 | Maha Navami |
Sunday | 12 November 2023 | Diwali |
Wednesday | 15 November 2023 | Bhai Dooj |
Sunday | 19 November 2023 | Chhath Puja |
Monday | 27 November 2023 | Karthika Purnima |
Popular Islamic Festival Holidays in India 2023
The most popular Islamic festival holidays in India and their dates in 2023 are given below:
DAY | DATE | HOLIDAY |
---|---|---|
Saturday | 22 April 2023 | Idul Fitr |
Thursday | 29 June 2023 | Eid al Adha |
Saturday | 29 July 2023 | Muharram |
List of Trading Holidays 2023
Popular Sikh Holidays 2023 in India
The most popular Sikh holidays in India and their dates in 2023 are given below:
DAY | DATE | HOLIDAY |
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Wednesday | 8 March 2023 | Holi |
Friday | 14 April 2023 | Vaisakh |
Tuesday | 18 April 2023 | Birthday of Guru Angad Dev |
Friday | 20 October 2023 | Birth of the Guru Granth |
Sunday | 12 November 2023 | Diwali |
Friday | 24 November 2023 | Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib |
Monday | 27 November 2023 | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
Popular Christian Holidays 2023 in India
The most popular Christian holidays in India and their dates in 2023 are given below:
DAY | DATE | HOLIDAY |
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Friday | 6 January 2023 | Epiphany |
Sunday | 8 January 2023 | The Baptism of Jesus |
Thursday | 2 February 2023 | Candlemas |
Tuesday | 14 February 2023 | St. Valentine's Day |
Wednesday | 22 February 2023 | Ash Wednesday |
Friday | 17 March 2023 | St. Patrick's Day |
Sunday | 19 March 2023 | St. Joseph's Day |
Sunday | 2 April 2023 | Palm Sunday |
Thursday | 6 April 2023 | Maundy |
Friday | 7 April 2023 | Good Friday |
Sunday | 9 April 2023 | Easter |
Monday | 10 April 2023 | Easter Monday |
Sunday | 23 April 2023 | St. George's Day |
Thursday | 18 May 2023 | Ascension of Jesus |
Sunday | 28 May 2023 | Pentecost |
Sunday | 4 June 2023 | Trinity Sunday |
Thursday | 8 June 2023 | Corpus Christi |
Thursday | 28 June 2023 | Saints Peter and Paul |
Saturday | 15 July 2023 | Saint Vladimir Day |
Tuesday | 25 July 2023 | St. James the Great Day |
Tuesday | 1 August 2023 | Lammas |
Tuesday | 15 August 2023 | The Assumption of Mary |
Thursday | 15 September 2023 | Holy Cross Day |
Friday | 29 September | Michael and All Angels |
Tuesday | 31 October 2023 | All Hallows Eve |
Wednesday | 1 November 2023 | All Saints' Day |
Thursday | 2 November 2023 | All Souls' Day |
Thursday | 23 November 2023 | Thanksgiving (USA) |
Thursday | 30 November 2023 | St. Andrew's Day |
Wednesday | 6 December 2023 | St. Nicholas Day |
Sunday | 24 December 2023 | Christmas Eve |
Monday | 25 December 2023 | Christmas |
Thursday | 28 December 2023 | Holy Innocents |
Sunday | 31 December 2023 | Watch Night |
Popular Buddhist Holidays in India 2023
The most popular Buddhist holidays in India and their dates in 2023 are given below:
DAY | DATE | HOLIDAY |
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Saturday | 7 January 2023 | Mahayana New Year |
Sunday | 22 January 2023 | Chinese New Year |
Wednesday | 15 February 2023 | Nirvana Day |
Monday | 6 March 2023 | Magha Puja Day |
Thursday | 6 April 2023 | Theravada New Year |
Friday | 5 May 2023 | Vesak - Buddha Day |
Monday | 3 July 2023 | Asala - Dharma Day |
Sunday | 13 August 2023 | Obon |
10 Popular Festivals of India 2023
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.
Also check the list of: Central Government Holidays 2023
List of 2023 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. If you wish to be a part of these amazing festivals, plan your trip early as travel by bus/train/flight tends to get more expensive as the festivals approach. You can always use your travel credit card to book your tickets and make your trip even more rewarding.
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 state-wise list of holidays in 2023 in India, read on.
- 14 January 2023 - Sankranti
- 13 March 2023 - Ugadi
- 19 September 2023 - Ganesha Chaturthi
- 23 October 2023 - Ayudha Pooja
- 25 December 2023 - Christmas Day
Apart from the above, the holidays mentioned below are widely celebrated in Karnataka:
Date | Day | Holiday |
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18 February 2023 | Saturday | Maha Shivratri |
23 April 2023 | Sunday | Basava Jayanti |
14 October 2023 | Saturday | Mahalaya Amavasye |
1 November 2023 | Wednesday | Kannada Rajyotsava |
30 November 2023 | Thursday | Kanakadasa Jayanthi |
25 December 2023 | Monday | Christmas Day |
- 19 February 2023 - Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
- 08 March 2023 - Holi
- 22 March 2023 - Gudi Padwa
- 1 May 2023 - Maharashtra Day
- 12 November 2023 - Diwali
Apart from the above, the holidays mentioned below are widely celebrated in Maharashtra:
Date | Day | Holiday |
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18 February 2023 | Saturday | Maha Shivratri |
30 March 2023 | Thursday | Ram Navami |
04 April 2023 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
23 April 2023 | Sunday | Eid ul-Fitr |
24 October 2023 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
- 20 January 2023 - Guru Gobind Singh (Delhi Government only)
- 30 March 2023- Shri Ram Navami
- 04 April 2023 - Mahavir Jayanti
- 05 May 2023 - Buddha Purnima
- 28 October 2023 - Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday
Apart from the above, the holidays mentioned below are widely celebrated in Delhi:
Date | Day | Holiday |
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18 February 2023 | Saturday | Maha Shivratri |
08 March 2023 | Wednesday | Holi |
07 April 2023 | Friday | Good Friday |
05 May 2023 | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
22 April 2023 | Saturday | Idul Fitr |
- 15 April 2023- Vishu
- 07 April 2023 - Good Friday
- 22 April 2023 - Idul Fitr
- 28 August 2023 - First Onam and Thiruvonam
- 29 September 2023 - Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti
Apart from the above, the holidays mentioned below are widely celebrated in Kerala:
Date | Day | Holiday |
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07 April 2023 | Friday | Good Friday |
01 May 2023 | Monday | May Day |
22 April 2023 | Saturday | Idul Fitr |
23 October 2023 | Monday | Mahanavami |
24 October 2023 | Tuesday | Vijaya Dashami |
- 12 January 2023 - Birthday of Swami Vivekananda
- 23 January 2023 - Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
- 01 May 2023 - May Day
- 09 May 2023 - Rabindranath Tagore Birthday
- • 14 October 2023 - Mahalaya
Apart from the above, the holidays mentioned below are widely celebrated in West Bengal:
Date | Day | Holiday |
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26 January 2023 | Thursday | Vasant Panchami |
15 April 2023 | Saturday | Bengali New Year |
5 May 2023 | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
21 October 2023 | Saturday | Saptami of Durgapuja |
28 October 2023 | Saturday | Lakshmi Puja |
- 15 January 2023- Pongal
- 15 January 2023- Thiruvalluvar Day
- 01 May 2023- May Day
- 07 September 2023- Janmashtami
Apart from the above, the holidays mentioned below are widely celebrated in Tamil Nadu:
Date | Day | Holiday |
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14 April 2023 | Friday | Puthandu/ Tamil New Year |
19 September 2023 | Tuesday | Ganesha Chaturthi |
24 October 2023 | Tuesday | Vijaya Dashami |
12 November 2023 | Sunday | Deepavali |
*All states and cities in India have different regional holidays and fixed public holidays. Please check the complete list of government and public holidays in 2023 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 |
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18 February 2023 | Tuesday | Maha Shivratri |
03 March 2023 | Wednesday | Holi |
22 March 2023 | Wednesday | Ugadi |
07 April 2023 | Friday | Good Friday |
22 April 2023 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr |
29 July 2023 | Saturday | Muharram |
19 September 2023 | Saturday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
14 October 2023 | Saturday | Mahalaya Amavasye |
23 October 2023 | Monday | Ayudha Pooja |
24 October 2023 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
12 November 2023 | Sunday | Deewali |
25 December 2023 | Monday | 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.
FAQs on List of Holidays 2023
- How many national holidays are there in India which is observed in every state and union territory without exception?
- Are public or government holidays the same across all states in India?
- Can I take the public holiday of one state in another state?
- Is New Year a public holiday in any state in India?
There are 3 such public holidays which are observed all over India without exception and these are Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti. Republic Day falls on 26 January, Independence Day is on 15 August, and Gandhi Jayanti is on 2 October every year.
No, the list of public or government holidays are not the same for every state in India. While there may be some days which are common to all, there are several other days which are specific to the culture and history of each state that are public holidays only for that particular state.
Unless it is a public holiday in the state you are in, you cannot take a public holiday of another state as a holiday in any other state in India.
Yes, there are several states which have declared the New Year’s day as a public holiday. It is also a bank holiday.