Festivals & Holidays List 1996
Wednesday, 20 March 1996
Gudi Padwa
Gudi Padwa marks the traditional Marathi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
Wednesday, 20 March 1996
International Day of Happiness
Recognizes the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals.
Thursday, 21 March 1996
Cheti Chand
Cheti Chand marks the Sindhi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya.
Friday, 22 March 1996
World Water Day
Advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
Thursday, 28 March 1996
Ram Navami
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami.
Wednesday, 03 April 1996
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Purnima.
Sunday, 07 April 1996
World Health Day
Celebrated to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Sunday, 14 April 1996
Vishu / Puthandu / Baisakhi / Pohela Boishakh (Mesha Sankranti)
Mesha Sankranti marks the Solar New Year across India (Baisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Pohela Boishakh).
Saturday, 20 April 1996
Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, highly auspicious for new ventures.
Monday, 22 April 1996
Earth Day
International event to support environmental protection.
Wednesday, 01 May 1996
International Labour Day
Celebration of labourers and the working classes.
Saturday, 11 May 1996
National Technology Day
Commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998.
