Festivals & Holidays List 1998
Monday, 12 January 1998
National Youth Day
Observed on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.
Thursday, 15 January 1998
Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan
Makar Sankranti marks the transit of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn).
Sunday, 25 January 1998
National Voters Day
Encourages young voters to participate in the political process.
Monday, 26 January 1998
Maha Shivratri
Maha Shivratri is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Magha/Phalguna month.
Monday, 26 January 1998
Republic Day
Republic Day honors the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect.
Saturday, 31 January 1998
Ganesh Jayanti (Magha Chaturthi)
Ganesh Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha on Magha Shukla Chaturthi.
Sunday, 01 February 1998
Vasant Panchami / Saraswati Puja
Saraswati Puja is celebrated on Vasant Panchami, which is the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magha month.
Friday, 13 February 1998
Tukaram Beej
Tukaram Beej commemorates the day Sant Tukaram Maharaj departed for Vaikuntha.
Saturday, 21 February 1998
International Mother Language Day
Promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
Saturday, 28 February 1998
National Science Day
Commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C. V. Raman.
Sunday, 08 March 1998
International Womens Day
Global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Wednesday, 11 March 1998
Holi (Holika Dahan)
Holi is celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day) of Phalguna month.
