Festivals & Holidays List 1961
Thursday, 11 May 1961
National Technology Day
Commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998.
Monday, 15 May 1961
International Day of Families
Reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
Monday, 05 June 1961
World Environment Day
Encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
Wednesday, 21 June 1961
International Day of Yoga
Promotes global awareness of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga.
Wednesday, 28 June 1961
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is celebrated on Ashadha Purnima to honor spiritual and academic teachers.
Saturday, 01 July 1961
National Doctors Day
Honors legendary physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Wednesday, 26 July 1961
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Honors the success of Operation Vijay in 1999 Kargil War.
Sunday, 06 August 1961
Friendship Day
Celebrated on the first Sunday of August to celebrate friendship.
Tuesday, 15 August 1961
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the end of British rule in India in 1947.
Tuesday, 29 August 1961
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
Tuesday, 05 September 1961
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Friday, 08 September 1961
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
