Festivals & Holidays List 2020
Sunday, 27 September 2020
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Thursday, 01 October 2020
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Friday, 02 October 2020
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Monday, 05 October 2020
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Thursday, 15 October 2020
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Friday, 16 October 2020
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Saturday, 17 October 2020
Sharad Navratri (Start)
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Sunday, 18 October 2020
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya to honor brother-sister love.
Saturday, 31 October 2020
National Unity Day
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Wednesday, 11 November 2020
National Education Day
Marks the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Indias first Education Minister.
Friday, 13 November 2020
Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi
Commemorates Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj taking Sanjivan Samadhi at Alandi.
Saturday, 14 November 2020
Childrens Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Indias first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
