Festivals & Holidays List 1939
Thursday, 21 September 1939
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Day 5/10
Thursday, 21 September 1939
Sharad Navratri — Day 5
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 6/10
Friday, 22 September 1939
Sharad Navratri — Day 6
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Saturday, 23 September 1939
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Sunday, 24 September 1939
Ekadashi Vrat
Monday, 25 September 1939
Pradosh Vrat
Wednesday, 27 September 1939
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Thursday, 28 September 1939
Purnima Vrat
Sunday, 01 October 1939
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Sunday, 01 October 1939
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Monday, 02 October 1939
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Monday, 02 October 1939