Festivals & Holidays List 2009
Friday, 05 June 2009
World Environment Day
Encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
Sunday, 21 June 2009
International Day of Yoga
Promotes global awareness of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga.
Wednesday, 01 July 2009
National Doctors Day
Honors legendary physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Tuesday, 07 July 2009
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is celebrated on Ashadha Purnima to honor spiritual and academic teachers.
Sunday, 26 July 2009
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Honors the success of Operation Vijay in 1999 Kargil War.
Sunday, 02 August 2009
Friendship Day
Celebrated on the first Sunday of August to celebrate friendship.
Tuesday, 04 August 2009
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters on Shravana Purnima.
Thursday, 13 August 2009
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on Krishna Paksha Ashtami.
Saturday, 15 August 2009
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the end of British rule in India in 1947.
Saturday, 29 August 2009
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
Saturday, 05 September 2009
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Tuesday, 08 September 2009
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
