Festivals & Holidays List 2019
Monday, 01 July 2019
National Doctors Day
Honors legendary physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Friday, 26 July 2019
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Honors the success of Operation Vijay in 1999 Kargil War.
Sunday, 04 August 2019
Friendship Day
Celebrated on the first Sunday of August to celebrate friendship.
Thursday, 15 August 2019
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the end of British rule in India in 1947.
Thursday, 29 August 2019
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
Thursday, 05 September 2019
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Sunday, 08 September 2019
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Saturday, 21 September 2019
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Friday, 27 September 2019
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Tuesday, 01 October 2019
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Wednesday, 02 October 2019
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Wednesday, 16 October 2019
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
