Festivals & Holidays List 1950
Wednesday, 08 March 1950
International Womens Day
Global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Sunday, 19 March 1950
Gudi Padwa
Gudi Padwa marks the traditional Marathi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
Monday, 20 March 1950
Cheti Chand
Cheti Chand marks the Sindhi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya.
Monday, 20 March 1950
International Day of Happiness
Recognizes the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals.
Wednesday, 22 March 1950
World Water Day
Advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
Tuesday, 28 March 1950
Ram Navami
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami.
Sunday, 02 April 1950
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Purnima.
Friday, 07 April 1950
World Health Day
Celebrated to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Friday, 14 April 1950
Vishu / Puthandu / Baisakhi / Pohela Boishakh (Mesha Sankranti)
Mesha Sankranti marks the Solar New Year across India (Baisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Pohela Boishakh).
Thursday, 20 April 1950
Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, highly auspicious for new ventures.
Saturday, 22 April 1950
Earth Day
International event to support environmental protection.
Monday, 01 May 1950
International Labour Day
Celebration of labourers and the working classes.
