Festivals & Holidays List 2010
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
National Technology Day
Commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998.
Saturday, 15 May 2010
International Day of Families
Reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
Saturday, 05 June 2010
World Environment Day
Encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
Monday, 21 June 2010
International Day of Yoga
Promotes global awareness of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga.
Saturday, 26 June 2010
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is celebrated on Ashadha Purnima to honor spiritual and academic teachers.
Thursday, 01 July 2010
National Doctors Day
Honors legendary physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Saturday, 24 July 2010
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters on Shravana Purnima.
Monday, 26 July 2010
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Honors the success of Operation Vijay in 1999 Kargil War.
Sunday, 01 August 2010
Friendship Day
Celebrated on the first Sunday of August to celebrate friendship.
Monday, 02 August 2010
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on Krishna Paksha Ashtami.
Sunday, 15 August 2010
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the end of British rule in India in 1947.
Sunday, 29 August 2010
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
