Festivals & Holidays List 2017
Thursday, 21 September 2017
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Wednesday, 27 September 2017
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Sunday, 01 October 2017
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Monday, 02 October 2017
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Monday, 16 October 2017
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Tuesday, 31 October 2017
National Unity Day
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Saturday, 11 November 2017
National Education Day
Marks the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Indias first Education Minister.
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
Childrens Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Indias first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
Sunday, 26 November 2017
Constitution Day
Commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1949.
Sunday, 03 December 2017
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Promotes an understanding of disability issues and mobilizes support.
Thursday, 07 December 2017
Armed Forces Flag Day
Dedicated to collection of funds from people for the welfare of Armed Forces personnel.
Sunday, 10 December 2017
Human Rights Day
Commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
