Festivals & Holidays List 1979
Friday, 11 May 1979
National Technology Day
Commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998.
Tuesday, 15 May 1979
International Day of Families
Reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
Tuesday, 05 June 1979
World Environment Day
Encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
Thursday, 21 June 1979
International Day of Yoga
Promotes global awareness of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga.
Sunday, 01 July 1979
National Doctors Day
Honors legendary physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Monday, 09 July 1979
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is celebrated on Ashadha Purnima to honor spiritual and academic teachers.
Thursday, 26 July 1979
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Honors the success of Operation Vijay in 1999 Kargil War.
Sunday, 05 August 1979
Friendship Day
Celebrated on the first Sunday of August to celebrate friendship.
Tuesday, 07 August 1979
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters on Shravana Purnima.
Tuesday, 14 August 1979
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on Krishna Paksha Ashtami.
Wednesday, 15 August 1979
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the end of British rule in India in 1947.
Monday, 27 August 1979
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
