Festivals & Holidays List 1970
Monday, 11 May 1970
National Technology Day
Commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998.
Friday, 15 May 1970
International Day of Families
Reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
Friday, 05 June 1970
World Environment Day
Encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
Friday, 19 June 1970
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is celebrated on Ashadha Purnima to honor spiritual and academic teachers.
Sunday, 21 June 1970
International Day of Yoga
Promotes global awareness of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga.
Wednesday, 01 July 1970
National Doctors Day
Honors legendary physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Sunday, 26 July 1970
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Honors the success of Operation Vijay in 1999 Kargil War.
Sunday, 02 August 1970
Friendship Day
Celebrated on the first Sunday of August to celebrate friendship.
Saturday, 15 August 1970
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the end of British rule in India in 1947.
Sunday, 16 August 1970
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters on Shravana Purnima.
Saturday, 29 August 1970
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
Saturday, 05 September 1970
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
