Festivals & Holidays List 1949
Sunday, 20 March 1949
International Day of Happiness
Recognizes the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals.
Tuesday, 22 March 1949
World Water Day
Advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
Wednesday, 30 March 1949
Gudi Padwa
Gudi Padwa marks the traditional Marathi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
Thursday, 31 March 1949
Cheti Chand
Cheti Chand marks the Sindhi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya.
Thursday, 07 April 1949
Ram Navami
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami.
Thursday, 07 April 1949
World Health Day
Celebrated to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Wednesday, 13 April 1949
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Purnima.
Thursday, 14 April 1949
Vishu / Puthandu / Baisakhi / Pohela Boishakh (Mesha Sankranti)
Mesha Sankranti marks the Solar New Year across India (Baisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Pohela Boishakh).
Friday, 22 April 1949
Earth Day
International event to support environmental protection.
Sunday, 01 May 1949
Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, highly auspicious for new ventures.
Sunday, 01 May 1949
International Labour Day
Celebration of labourers and the working classes.
Wednesday, 11 May 1949
National Technology Day
Commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998.
