Festivals & Holidays List 1959
Sunday, 08 March 1959
International Womens Day
Global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Thursday, 19 March 1959
Ram Navami
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami.
Friday, 20 March 1959
International Day of Happiness
Recognizes the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals.
Sunday, 22 March 1959
World Water Day
Advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
Tuesday, 24 March 1959
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Purnima.
Tuesday, 07 April 1959
World Health Day
Celebrated to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Thursday, 09 April 1959
Gudi Padwa
Gudi Padwa marks the traditional Marathi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
Friday, 10 April 1959
Cheti Chand
Cheti Chand marks the Sindhi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya.
Tuesday, 14 April 1959
Vishu / Puthandu / Baisakhi / Pohela Boishakh (Mesha Sankranti)
Mesha Sankranti marks the Solar New Year across India (Baisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Pohela Boishakh).
Wednesday, 22 April 1959
Earth Day
International event to support environmental protection.
Friday, 01 May 1959
International Labour Day
Celebration of labourers and the working classes.
Monday, 11 May 1959
Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, highly auspicious for new ventures.
