Festivals & Holidays List 2069
Tuesday, 01 October 2069
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Wednesday, 02 October 2069
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Thursday, 03 October 2069
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Saturday, 12 October 2069
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Sunday, 13 October 2069
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Day 1/9
Sunday, 13 October 2069
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) — Day 1
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 2/9
Monday, 14 October 2069
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) — Day 2
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Wednesday, 16 October 2069
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Wednesday, 16 October 2069
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Day 2/10
Thursday, 17 October 2069
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Thursday, 31 October 2069
National Unity Day
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
