Festivals & Holidays List 1940
Friday, 12 January 1940
National Youth Day
Observed on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.
Monday, 15 January 1940
Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan
Makar Sankranti marks the transit of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn).
Thursday, 25 January 1940
National Voters Day
Encourages young voters to participate in the political process.
Friday, 26 January 1940
Republic Day
Republic Day honors the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect.
Tuesday, 06 February 1940
Maha Shivratri
Maha Shivratri is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Magha/Phalguna month.
Monday, 12 February 1940
Ganesh Jayanti (Magha Chaturthi)
Ganesh Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha on Magha Shukla Chaturthi.
Wednesday, 21 February 1940
International Mother Language Day
Promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
Thursday, 22 February 1940
Holi (Holika Dahan)
Holi is celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day) of Phalguna month.
Saturday, 24 February 1940
Dhulivandan / Dhulandi
Dhulivandan (Dhulandi) is celebrated on the day after Holika Dahan, marking the festival of colors.
Sunday, 25 February 1940
Tukaram Beej
Tukaram Beej commemorates the day Sant Tukaram Maharaj departed for Vaikuntha.
Wednesday, 28 February 1940
National Science Day
Commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C. V. Raman.
Friday, 08 March 1940
International Womens Day
Global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
