Festivals & Holidays List 1986
Monday, 12 May 1986
Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, highly auspicious for new ventures.
Thursday, 15 May 1986
International Day of Families
Reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
Thursday, 05 June 1986
World Environment Day
Encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
Saturday, 21 June 1986
International Day of Yoga
Promotes global awareness of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga.
Sunday, 22 June 1986
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is celebrated on Ashadha Purnima to honor spiritual and academic teachers.
Tuesday, 01 July 1986
National Doctors Day
Honors legendary physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Sunday, 20 July 1986
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters on Shravana Purnima.
Saturday, 26 July 1986
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Honors the success of Operation Vijay in 1999 Kargil War.
Monday, 28 July 1986
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on Krishna Paksha Ashtami.
Sunday, 03 August 1986
Friendship Day
Celebrated on the first Sunday of August to celebrate friendship.
Friday, 15 August 1986
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the end of British rule in India in 1947.
Friday, 29 August 1986
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
