List of Holidays in Delhi 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 Delhi.

About Delhi

Delhi is officially the National Capital Territory of India.  It is a union territory as well as the capital city and of India, thus the center of the National Capital Region (NCR). Delhi gives a stiff competition to Mumbai in terms of population and wealth, being the second wealthiest city in India. It is also a tourism hub for its famous ancient historical relics. The city is dotted with several heritage sites such as the Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Jama Masjid, Lotus temple, etc. The city connects tourists to exotic hilly destinations in the northern Himalayas. Delhi has an excellent infrastructure in terms of transport and connectivity. It is home to people from various parts of India. Delhi is indeed a melting pot of multiple cultures.

List of Delhi Holidays in 2021

 

26 Jan	Tue	Republic Day
29 Mar	Mon	Holi
2 Apr	Fri	Good Friday
21 Apr	Wed	Ram Navami
25 Apr	Sun	Mahavir Jayanti
14 May	Fri	Idul Fitr
26 May	Wed	Buddha Purnima
21 Jul	Wed	Bakrid / Eid al Adha
15 Aug	Sun	Independence Day
19 Aug	Thu	Muharram
30 Aug	Mon	Janmashtami
2 Oct	Sat	Gandhi Jayanti
15 Oct	Fri	Vijaya Dashami
19 Oct	Tue	Eid e Milad
4 Nov	Thu	Diwali
19 Nov	Fri	Guru Nanak Jayanti
25 Dec	Sat	Christmas Day

List of Bank Holidays in Delhi in 2021

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 11	Thursday	Maha Shivaratri
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
May 26	Wednesday	Buddha Purnima
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
August 30	Monday	Janmashtami
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: Banks have holidays on second and fourth Saturdays too.

Popular Festivals/Holidays in Delhi

Delhi has a multi-ethnic crowd and a cosmopolitan culture. Hence, the city celebrates a myriad of festivals. Dussehra, Holi, Navratri are the biggest festivals, but Eid and Christmas are celebrated with equal zeal and enthusiasm. Diwali is celebrated grandly in the capital city.

The Importance of Knowing the Delhi 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.