Festivals & Holidays List 2009
Friday, 20 March 2009
International Day of Happiness
Recognizes the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals.
Sunday, 22 March 2009
World Water Day
Advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
Friday, 27 March 2009
Gudi Padwa
Gudi Padwa marks the traditional Marathi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
Saturday, 28 March 2009
Cheti Chand
Cheti Chand marks the Sindhi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya.
Tuesday, 07 April 2009
World Health Day
Celebrated to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Thursday, 09 April 2009
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Purnima.
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
Vishu / Puthandu / Baisakhi / Pohela Boishakh (Mesha Sankranti)
Mesha Sankranti marks the Solar New Year across India (Baisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Pohela Boishakh).
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Earth Day
International event to support environmental protection.
Monday, 27 April 2009
Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, highly auspicious for new ventures.
Friday, 01 May 2009
International Labour Day
Celebration of labourers and the working classes.
Monday, 11 May 2009
National Technology Day
Commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998.
Friday, 15 May 2009
International Day of Families
Reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
