Festivals & Holidays List 2042
Saturday, 27 September 2042
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Wednesday, 01 October 2042
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Thursday, 02 October 2042
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Saturday, 11 October 2042
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Sunday, 12 October 2042
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Sunday, 12 October 2042
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Wednesday, 15 October 2042
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Thursday, 16 October 2042
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Thursday, 16 October 2042
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Day 3/10
Friday, 17 October 2042
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Friday, 31 October 2042
National Unity Day
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Monday, 10 November 2042
Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi
Commemorates Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj taking Sanjivan Samadhi at Alandi.
