Festivals & Holidays List 1997
Thursday, 20 March 1997
International Day of Happiness
Recognizes the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals.
Saturday, 22 March 1997
World Water Day
Advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
Monday, 24 March 1997
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Purnima.
Monday, 07 April 1997
World Health Day
Celebrated to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Tuesday, 08 April 1997
Gudi Padwa
Gudi Padwa marks the traditional Marathi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
Wednesday, 09 April 1997
Cheti Chand
Cheti Chand marks the Sindhi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya.
Monday, 14 April 1997
Vishu / Puthandu / Baisakhi / Pohela Boishakh (Mesha Sankranti)
Mesha Sankranti marks the Solar New Year across India (Baisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Pohela Boishakh).
Tuesday, 22 April 1997
Earth Day
International event to support environmental protection.
Thursday, 01 May 1997
International Labour Day
Celebration of labourers and the working classes.
Friday, 09 May 1997
Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, highly auspicious for new ventures.
Sunday, 11 May 1997
National Technology Day
Commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998.
Thursday, 15 May 1997
International Day of Families
Reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
