Festivals & Holidays List 2001
Friday, 12 January 2001
National Youth Day
Observed on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.
Sunday, 14 January 2001
Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan
Makar Sankranti marks the transit of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn).
Monday, 22 January 2001
Maha Shivratri
Maha Shivratri is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Magha/Phalguna month.
Thursday, 25 January 2001
National Voters Day
Encourages young voters to participate in the political process.
Friday, 26 January 2001
Republic Day
Republic Day honors the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect.
Sunday, 28 January 2001
Ganesh Jayanti (Magha Chaturthi)
Ganesh Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha on Magha Shukla Chaturthi.
Monday, 29 January 2001
Vasant Panchami / Saraswati Puja
Saraswati Puja is celebrated on Vasant Panchami, which is the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magha month.
Wednesday, 21 February 2001
International Mother Language Day
Promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
Wednesday, 28 February 2001
National Science Day
Commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C. V. Raman.
Thursday, 08 March 2001
Holi (Holika Dahan)
Holi is celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day) of Phalguna month.
Thursday, 08 March 2001
International Womens Day
Global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Saturday, 10 March 2001
Dhulivandan / Dhulandi
Dhulivandan (Dhulandi) is celebrated on the day after Holika Dahan, marking the festival of colors.
