Festivals & Holidays List 1939
Thursday, 11 May 1939
National Technology Day
Commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998.
Monday, 15 May 1939
International Day of Families
Reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
Monday, 05 June 1939
World Environment Day
Encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
Wednesday, 21 June 1939
International Day of Yoga
Promotes global awareness of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga.
Saturday, 01 July 1939
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is celebrated on Ashadha Purnima to honor spiritual and academic teachers.
Saturday, 01 July 1939
National Doctors Day
Honors legendary physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Wednesday, 26 July 1939
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Honors the success of Operation Vijay in 1999 Kargil War.
Sunday, 30 July 1939
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters on Shravana Purnima.
Sunday, 06 August 1939
Friendship Day
Celebrated on the first Sunday of August to celebrate friendship.
Monday, 07 August 1939
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on Krishna Paksha Ashtami.
Tuesday, 15 August 1939
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the end of British rule in India in 1947.
Friday, 18 August 1939
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.