Festivals & Holidays List 1946
Sunday, 17 March 1946
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Purnima.
Wednesday, 20 March 1946
International Day of Happiness
Recognizes the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals.
Friday, 22 March 1946
World Water Day
Advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
Wednesday, 03 April 1946
Gudi Padwa
Gudi Padwa marks the traditional Marathi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
Sunday, 07 April 1946
World Health Day
Celebrated to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Wednesday, 10 April 1946
Ram Navami
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami.
Sunday, 14 April 1946
Vishu / Puthandu / Baisakhi / Pohela Boishakh (Mesha Sankranti)
Mesha Sankranti marks the Solar New Year across India (Baisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Pohela Boishakh).
Monday, 22 April 1946
Earth Day
International event to support environmental protection.
Wednesday, 01 May 1946
International Labour Day
Celebration of labourers and the working classes.
Saturday, 04 May 1946
Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, highly auspicious for new ventures.
Saturday, 11 May 1946
National Technology Day
Commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998.
Wednesday, 15 May 1946
International Day of Families
Reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
