Festivals & Holidays List 1926
Sunday, 29 August 1926
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
Sunday, 05 September 1926
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Wednesday, 08 September 1926
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Saturday, 11 September 1926
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Friday, 17 September 1926
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Tuesday, 21 September 1926
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Friday, 24 September 1926
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Monday, 27 September 1926
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Friday, 01 October 1926
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Saturday, 02 October 1926
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Monday, 04 October 1926
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Tuesday, 05 October 1926
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
