Festivals & Holidays List 1917
Friday, 11 May 1917
National Technology Day
Commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998.
Tuesday, 15 May 1917
International Day of Families
Reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
Tuesday, 05 June 1917
World Environment Day
Encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
Thursday, 21 June 1917
International Day of Yoga
Promotes global awareness of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga.
Sunday, 01 July 1917
National Doctors Day
Honors legendary physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Thursday, 26 July 1917
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Honors the success of Operation Vijay in 1999 Kargil War.
Thursday, 02 August 1917
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters on Shravana Purnima.
Sunday, 05 August 1917
Friendship Day
Celebrated on the first Sunday of August to celebrate friendship.
Thursday, 09 August 1917
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on Krishna Paksha Ashtami.
Wednesday, 15 August 1917
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the end of British rule in India in 1947.
Wednesday, 22 August 1917
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Wednesday, 29 August 1917
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
