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India (Goa) : public and bank holidays, closure of banks, stock exchanges, school vacations
India (Goa) : complete schedule of public and bank holidays, closure of banks and stock exchanges, school vacations, trade fairs, cultural and sporting events, festivals, carnivals, election during the next 3 months
No alcohol served in shops, restaurants during most holidays
The nature of holidays in India appeals to culture, national values and religion
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| Date | Name | Kind | More |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday may 1, 2023 | Labor Day/May Day | Secular holiday |  |
| Wednesday may 10, 2023 | Public holiday | Secular holiday | |
| Wednesday may 10, 2023 | Local election | Special Events | |
| Monday june 5, 2023 | Beginning of school year | School holidays | |
| Saturday june 24, 2023 | St John's Day | Events, celebrations... | |
| Thursday june 29, 2023 | Eid-ul-Adha - Sacrifice Day - Tabaski - Id-el-Kabir (may be changed to the nearest day) | Muslim, Sufi | |
| Saturday july 1, 2023 | Annual Closing of Reserve Bank of India | Banks only | |
| Tuesday august 15, 2023 | Independence Day | National Day | |
| Thursday september 7, 2023 | Banks remain open | Banks only | |
| Thursday september 7, 2023 | Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Janmashtami) | Hinduism | |
| Saturday september 16, 2023 | Optional holiday | Hinduism | |
| Saturday september 16, 2023 | Mid-term holiday (beginning) | School holidays | |
| Tuesday september 19, 2023 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Hinduism | |
| Wednesday september 20, 2023 | Ganesh Chaturthi (second day) - Nuakhai | Hinduism | |
| Sunday september 24, 2023 | Mid-term holiday (end) | School holidays | |
| Saturday september 30, 2023 | Banks Inventory Day | Banks only | |
| Monday october 2, 2023 | Mahatma Gandhi Birth Anniversary | Secular holiday | |
| Friday october 20, 2023 | Mid-term holiday (beginning) | School holidays | |
| Tuesday october 24, 2023 | Vijaya Dashami (Dasera) | Hinduism | |
| Sunday november 12, 2023 | Deepavali/Dipabali | Hinduism | |
| Monday november 27, 2023 | Diwali (end) | School holidays | |
Labor Day/May Day
-Monday may 1, 2023
Secular holiday : Chicago, Saturday May 1st, 1886: 350,000 workers go on strike to call for an 8-hour working day. Industries are paralyzed nationwide. On Monday, as demonstrations go on, the police open fire. On Tuesday, Chicago is again on strike. Following a bomb launched against them, the police shoot again. 12 dead, of which 7 policemen. 8 anarchists will be condemned and executed. In 1889, the Socialist International Movement met in Paris and declared this day international workers' day . The Soviets will follow suit, just as the Nazis. In France, under the Vichy regime (1940-1944), the celebration is renamed Labour Day .
Public holiday
-Wednesday may 10, 2023
Secular holiday : Election day
Local election
-Wednesday may 10, 2023
Special Events :
Beginning of school year
-Monday june 5, 2023
School holidays :
St John's Day
-Saturday june 24, 2023
Culture :
Eid-ul-Adha - Sacrifice Day - Tabaski - Id-el-Kabir (may be changed to the nearest day)
-Thursday june 29, 2023
Muslim, Sufi :
Annual Closing of Reserve Bank of India
-Saturday july 1, 2023
Banks only :
Independence Day
-Tuesday august 15, 2023
Secular holiday : Commemorates the day in 1947 when India achieved freedom from British rule
Banks remain open
-Thursday september 7, 2023
Banks only :
Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Janmashtami)
-Thursday september 7, 2023
Hinduism : Hindu celebration of the birthday of Sri Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Sweets, fruits and milk products are available in abundance. Sri or Shree: A prefix denoting auspiciousness
Optional holiday
-Saturday september 16, 2023
Hinduism : Third Onam
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
-Saturday september 16, 2023
School holidays :
Ganesh Chaturthi
-Tuesday september 19, 2023
Hinduism : During ten days, Hindus must prepare the celebration at home: their house must be cleaned up and purified, in particular at the place where the Ganesh statue wil be put. Those who participate in the procession, end and highlight of this celebration, also prepare their costume. Various religious ceremonies are celebrated. On the tenth day, the celebration culminates. Streets of main cities, especially Mumbaï (Bombay) are the field of extraordinary popular demonstrations. In this day, giant elephant idols are preceded by dancers and musicians.
Ganesh Chaturthi (second day) - Nuakhai
-Wednesday september 20, 2023
Hinduism :
Mid-term holiday (end)
-Sunday september 24, 2023
School holidays :
Banks Inventory Day
-Saturday september 30, 2023
Banks only :
Mahatma Gandhi Birth Anniversary
-Monday october 2, 2023
Secular holiday : He is the man who played a significant role in achiveing independence for India from the British Empire with his simplicity and strong will power. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as 'Bapu' or 'Father of the nation', was born on the 2nd of October in 1869, in Porbunder, Gujarat. He studied law in U.K and practiced law in South Africa. But he left his profession and returned to India to join the Indian freedom struggle. Gandhiji was a preacher of truth and 'Ahimsa'(non-violence). He started the 'Satyagraha' movement for the Indian freedom struggle. He believed in living a simple life and in 'Swadeshi'. He proved to the world that freedom can be achieved through the path of non-violence. Gandhiji is a symbol of peace and truth. www.indiaa2z.com
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
-Friday october 20, 2023
School holidays :
Vijaya Dashami (Dasera)
-Tuesday october 24, 2023
Hinduism : The victory of Durga on evil forces, the destruction of Vasanas (subjectivity, selfishness, desires...) and the achievement of the deepest Self. Dominance of Saraswati (pure science) over Lakshmi (applied science)
Deepavali/Dipabali
-Sunday november 12, 2023
Hinduism : The Light festival starts with festivities. The week celebrates 1.Dhanteras, 2.Kali Chaudas, 3.Deepavali, 4.Navu-Varsha (new year), 5.Bhai-beej. The Vai cast is mainly concerned. May last several days
Diwali (end)
-Monday november 27, 2023
School holidays :
