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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 January, Independence Day on 15th August and Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October. 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 Uttar Pradesh.
About Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is a state in the northern part of India. Lucknow is its capital city. Uttar Pradesh has nearly 200 million residents, which makes it the most populous state in the country. The famous pilgrimage of Varanasi is located in this state. The Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, at Agra, is in Uttar Pradesh. Tourism is a thriving industry in this state as people from all over the country visit Lucknow, Allahabad, Agra, Benaras, Mathura, and Awadh.
26 Jan |
Tue |
Republic Day |
26 Feb |
Fri |
Hazrat Ali Jayanti |
11 Mar |
Thu |
Maha Shivaratri |
29 Mar |
Mon |
Holi |
2 Apr |
Fri |
Good Friday |
14 Apr |
Wed |
Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
21 Apr |
Wed |
Ram Navami |
25 Apr |
Sun |
Mahavir Jayanti |
13 May |
Thu |
Idul Fitr |
26 May |
Wed |
Buddha Purnima |
20 Jul |
Tue |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
15 Aug |
Sun |
Independence Day |
19 Aug |
Thu |
Muharram |
22 Aug |
Sun |
Raksha Bandhan |
30 Aug |
Mon |
Janmashtami |
2 Oct |
Sat |
Gandhi Jayanti |
14 Oct |
Thu |
Maha Navami |
15 Oct |
Fri |
Vijaya Dashami |
19 Oct |
Tue |
Eid e Milad |
4 Nov |
Thu |
Diwali |
5 Nov |
Fri |
Deepavali Holiday |
6 Nov |
Sat |
Bhai Dooj |
19 Nov |
Fri |
Guru Nanak Jayanti |
25 Dec |
Sat |
Christmas Day |
January |
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January 26, Tuesday, 2021 |
Republic Day |
March |
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March 9, Tuesday, 2021 |
Hazrat Ali Jayanti |
March 11, Thursday, 2021 |
Maha Shivaratri |
March 29, Monday, 2021 |
Holi |
April |
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April 2, Friday, 2021 |
Good Friday |
April 8, Thursday, 2021 |
Buddha Purnima |
April 14, Wednesday, 2021 |
Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
April 21, Wednesday, 2021 |
Ram Navami |
April 25, Sunday, 2021 |
Mahavir Jayanti |
May |
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May 12, Wednesday, 2021 |
Idul Fitr |
July |
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July 20, Tuesday, 2021 |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
August |
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August 10, Tuesday, 2021 |
Muharram |
August 15, Sunday, 2021 |
Independence Day |
August 22, Sunday, 2021 |
Raksha Bandhan |
August 30, Monday, 2021 |
Janmashtami |
October |
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October 2, Saturday, 2021 |
Gandhi Jayanti |
October 14, Thursday, 2021 |
Maha Navami |
October 15, Friday, 2021 |
Vijaya Dashami |
October 18, Monday, 2021 |
Eid e Milad |
November |
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November 4, Thursday, 2021 |
Diwali |
November 6, Saturday, 2021 |
Bhai Dooj |
November 15, Monday, 2021 |
Deepavali Holiday |
November 19, Friday, 2021 |
Guru Nanak Jayanti |
December |
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December 25, Saturday, 2021 |
Christmas Day |
Being the most populous state in India, UP celebrates numerous festivals. The birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali and Bhai Bij are two state-specific holidays in this state. With a considerable Muslim population, Islamic festivals like Muharram and Eid are grandly celebrated in Uttar Pradesh. Diwali and Dusshera are the Hindu festivals that are celebrated in the state with much pomp and glory.
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.