Festivals & Holidays List 1944
Wednesday, 12 January 1944
National Youth Day
Observed on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.
Saturday, 15 January 1944
Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan
Makar Sankranti marks the transit of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn).
Tuesday, 25 January 1944
National Voters Day
Encourages young voters to participate in the political process.
Wednesday, 26 January 1944
Republic Day
Republic Day honors the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect.
Saturday, 29 January 1944
Ganesh Jayanti (Magha Chaturthi)
Ganesh Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha on Magha Shukla Chaturthi.
Monday, 21 February 1944
International Mother Language Day
Promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
Monday, 28 February 1944
National Science Day
Commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C. V. Raman.
Wednesday, 08 March 1944
Holi (Holika Dahan)
Holi is celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day) of Phalguna month.
Wednesday, 08 March 1944
International Womens Day
Global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Saturday, 11 March 1944
Dhulivandan / Dhulandi
Dhulivandan (Dhulandi) is celebrated on the day after Holika Dahan, marking the festival of colors.
Sunday, 12 March 1944
Tukaram Beej
Tukaram Beej commemorates the day Sant Tukaram Maharaj departed for Vaikuntha.
Monday, 20 March 1944
International Day of Happiness
Recognizes the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals.
