List of Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli in 2021

Holidays are happy times that call for relaxation, enjoyment and spending quality time with friends and family. India is known for its multitude of holidays. Being a secular country, India is home to several religions that celebrate different festivals. The holiday structure in government organizations differs from that of private companies. Sunday is a regular holiday for all workplaces. Some private companies have holidays on both Saturday and Sunday, whereas Government organizations are mostly open on Saturdays. Banks usually remain closed on two Saturdays in a month and remain open on the other two. There are three national holidays in India when all organizations remain closed; these are Republic day on 26th Jan, Independence Day on 15th Aug and Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd Oct. Apart from these, there are regional and restricted holidays which vary from state to state. This page aims to keep you informed about the different holidays in the state of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

About Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Dadra and Nagar Haveli is a Union Territory of India composed of two separate geographical entities. It lies in the lap of the North Western Ghats, amidst the moist deciduous ecoregion. A major portion of its land is under forest cover. Dadra and Nagar Haveli is home to more than three hundred thousand residents. The widely used languages are Hindi and Gujarati. This Union Territory, thus, is a major producer of Khair and general timber. The region is known for its flora and fauna, found in the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is spread over 19% of the Union Territory's total area. Dadra and Nagar Haveli is a coveted destination among tourists.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli Holidays list in 2021

 

Date	Day	Holiday
January 26	Tuesday	Republic Day
March 11	Thursday	Mahashivratri
March 29	Monday	Holi
April 13	Tuesday	Gudi Padwa
April 21	Wednesday	Shree Ram Navami
April 25	Sunday	Mahavir Jayanti
May 14	Friday	Eid al-Fitr
July 21	Wednesday	Eid al-Adha
August 2	Monday	Liberation day of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
August 15	Sunday	Independence Day
August 22	Sunday	Raksha Bandhan
August 30	Monday	Janmashtami
September 10	Friday	Ganesh Chaturthi
October 2	Saturday	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 15	Friday	Dussehra
November 4	Thursday	Diwali
November 5	Friday	Govardhan Puja
November 10	Wednesday	Chhat Puja
December 25	Saturday	Christmas

List of Dadra and Nagar Haveli Bank Holidays in 2021

 

 

Date & Month	Day	Holiday
January 9	Saturday	Second Saturday Bank Holiday
January 23	Saturday	Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday
January 26	Tuesday	Republic Day
February 13	Saturday	Second Saturday Bank Holiday
February 27	Saturday	Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday
March 13	Saturday	Second Saturday Bank Holiday
March 27	Saturday	Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday
March 29	Monday	Holi
April 2	Friday	Good Friday
April 10	Saturday	Second Saturday Bank Holiday
April 24	Saturday	Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday
April 25	Sunday	Mahavir Jayanti
May 8	Saturday	Second Saturday Bank Holiday
May 13	Thursday	Idul Fitr
May 22	Saturday	Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday
June 12	Saturday	Second Saturday Bank Holiday
June 26	Saturday	Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday
July 10	Saturday	Second Saturday Bank Holiday
July 20	Tuesday	Bakrid / Eid al Adha
July 24	Saturday	Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday
August 14	Saturday	Second Saturday Bank Holiday
August 15	Sunday	Independence Day
August 19	Thursday	Muharram
August 28	Saturday	Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday
September 10	Friday	Ganesh Chaturthi
September 11	Saturday	Second Saturday Bank Holiday
September 25	Saturday	Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday
October 2	Saturday	Gandhi Jayanti
October 9	Saturday	Second Saturday Bank Holiday
October 15	Friday	Vijaya Dashami
October 19	Tuesday	Eid e Milad
October 23	Saturday	Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday
November 4	Thursday	Diwali
November 13	Saturday	Second Saturday Bank Holiday
November 19	Friday	Guru Nanak Jayanti
November 27	Saturday	Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday
December 11	Saturday	Second Saturday Bank Holiday
December 25	Saturday	Christmas Day

 

Note: Along with the festival holidays, there are holidays on second and fourth Saturdays as well.

The Importance of Knowing the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Holidays in 2021

Apart from the three National Holidays, each state has different regional festivals and holidays. It is important to be aware of the holidays of each state as it can help one plan effectively. People living within the state can plan their vacations or travel itineraries ahead if they know about the holiday dates. People living outside the state can accordingly book their travel tickets if they know about the holiday dates of the state where he or she wishes to travel. Residents will get to know when the banks and the government offices will remain closed. Moreover, a little more knowledge is of no harm and it is always good to be enlightened.