Festivals & Holidays List 2050
Tuesday, 27 September 2050
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Saturday, 01 October 2050
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Sunday, 02 October 2050
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Monday, 03 October 2050
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Thursday, 13 October 2050
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Friday, 14 October 2050
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Friday, 14 October 2050
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Sunday, 16 October 2050
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Sunday, 16 October 2050
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Day 2/10
Monday, 17 October 2050
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Monday, 31 October 2050
National Unity Day
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Friday, 11 November 2050
National Education Day
Marks the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Indias first Education Minister.
