Festivals and Holidays in India 2016: We all know that India is a country of diverse cultures and religions. Festivals of various cultures and religions are celebrated in our country. The first thought that comes to our mind while thinking of the festivals is that how many holidays do these festivals bring with them. Well, that is a natural concern.
Here is the complete list of all the upcoming festivals and the holidays in India in this year.
Upcoming Festivals and Holidays in India
| Monday | 3-Oct | Hijra, Islamic New Year | ||
| Tuesday | 11-Oct | Dusshera (Gazetted Holiday) | ||
| Wednesday | 12-Oct | Muharram (Gazetted Holiday) | ||
| Sunday | 16-Oct | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti | ||
| Wednesday | 19-Oct | Karwa Chauth | ||
| Saturday | 29-Oct | Naraka Chaturdasi | ||
| Sunday | 30-Oct | Diwali (Gazetted Holiday) | ||
| Monday | 31-Oct | Vishwakarma Day, Govardhan Puja | ||
| Tuesday | 1-Nov | Bhai Dooj | ||
| Sunday | 6-Nov | Chath Puja | ||
| Monday | 14-Nov | Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gazetted Holiday) | ||
| Thursday | 24-Nov | Guru Teg Bhadur Matyrdom Day | ||
| Tuesday | 13-Dec | Id-e-Milad (Gazetted Holiday) | ||
| Sunday | 25-Dec | Christmas (Gazetted Holiday) | ||
| Saturday | 31-Dec | New Year’s Eve | ||
October is the month in which most of the festivals fall. Thus, it is also the month that bears the maximum number of holidays. Hindu festivals bring the most number of holidays.