Festivals & Holidays List 2088
Day 8/10
Friday, 24 September 2088
Sharad Navratri — Day 8
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Saturday, 25 September 2088
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Monday, 27 September 2088
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Friday, 01 October 2088
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Saturday, 02 October 2088
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Sunday, 03 October 2088
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Tuesday, 12 October 2088
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Wednesday, 13 October 2088
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Wednesday, 13 October 2088
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Friday, 15 October 2088
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Saturday, 16 October 2088
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Saturday, 16 October 2088
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
