Festivals & Holidays List 2061
Tuesday, 27 September 2061
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Saturday, 01 October 2061
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Sunday, 02 October 2061
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Sunday, 02 October 2061
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Tuesday, 11 October 2061
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Wednesday, 12 October 2061
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Wednesday, 12 October 2061
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Friday, 14 October 2061
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Saturday, 15 October 2061
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Sunday, 16 October 2061
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Sunday, 16 October 2061
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Day 4/10
Monday, 17 October 2061
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
