Festivals & Holidays List 1962
Friday, 11 May 1962
National Technology Day
Commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998.
Tuesday, 15 May 1962
International Day of Families
Reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
Tuesday, 05 June 1962
World Environment Day
Encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
Monday, 18 June 1962
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is celebrated on Ashadha Purnima to honor spiritual and academic teachers.
Thursday, 21 June 1962
International Day of Yoga
Promotes global awareness of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga.
Sunday, 01 July 1962
National Doctors Day
Honors legendary physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Monday, 23 July 1962
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on Krishna Paksha Ashtami.
Thursday, 26 July 1962
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Honors the success of Operation Vijay in 1999 Kargil War.
Sunday, 05 August 1962
Friendship Day
Celebrated on the first Sunday of August to celebrate friendship.
Wednesday, 15 August 1962
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the end of British rule in India in 1947.
Wednesday, 29 August 1962
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
Monday, 03 September 1962
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
