Not a government or bank holiday but celebrated throughout most of India.
1/14/1940, Sun
Makara Sankranti
Note
1998 Change: name changed from Makar Sankranti. Not actually the equinox but some celebrate as such, actually ingress of Sun into sidereal Capricorn (Makara).
1/14/1940, Sun
Bhogi, 1st Day of Pongal / Tamil New Year's Day
Note
Harvest Festival. Pongal lasts 3 days, Bhogi is 1st day
1/21/1940, Sun
Idul-Zuha (Bakri-Id)
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India.
1/26/1940, Fri
Republic Day
Note
National holiday; gazetted for government employees throughout India.
2/19/1940, Mon
Islamic New Year
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
3/7/1940, Thu
Maha Shivaratri
Note
Listed as official holiday in 2008.
3/22/1940, Fri
Good Friday
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
4/1/1940, Mon
Yearly Bank Closing
Note
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4/7/1940, Sun
Ugadi
Note
1998 Change: Spelling changed from Ougadi to Ugadi. From Indian Calendar.Telegu New Year . Telegu is a language of Andhra Pradesh state of India. 2003: Some businesses and banks close.
4/14/1940, Sun
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti/Baisakhi
Note
Holiday added for 2008.
4/16/1940, Tue
Ram Navami
Note
Holiday for factories only. Holiday added for 2008.
4/21/1940, Sun
Mahavir Jayanti
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
4/21/1940, Sun
Miladi-un-Nabi/ Muhammad's Jayanti
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
5/1/1940, Wed
May Day
Note
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8/15/1940, Thu
Independence Day
Note
National holiday; gazetted for government employees throughout India.
9/6/1940, Fri
Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chavithi
Note
Gov lists as 8/19. Bank lists as 9/18/04.
9/30/1940, Mon
Half-Year Bank Closing
Note
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10/2/1940, Wed
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday
Note
National holiday; gazetted for government employees throughout India.
10/3/1940, Thu
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/4/1940, Fri
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/5/1940, Sat
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/6/1940, Sun
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/7/1940, Mon
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/8/1940, Tue
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/9/1940, Wed
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/9/1940, Wed
Dussera / Mahanavami/ Vijaya Dashami
Note
Gazetted for government employess throughout India 2013. Also known as Vijaya Dashami, Dasara, or Dashain. The 3rd and most important day during a 10 day Autumn celebration during Lunar Asvina 1-10.
10/10/1940, Thu
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/11/1940, Fri
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/12/1940, Sat
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/13/1940, Sun
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/14/1940, Mon
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/15/1940, Tue
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/16/1940, Wed
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/17/1940, Thu
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/18/1940, Fri
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/19/1940, Sat
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/20/1940, Sun
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/21/1940, Mon
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/22/1940, Tue
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/23/1940, Wed
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/24/1940, Thu
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/25/1940, Fri
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/26/1940, Sat
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/27/1940, Sun
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/28/1940, Mon
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/29/1940, Tue
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/30/1940, Wed
Deepawali (Festival of Lights)
Note
Lasts 5 days. Day 1:Dhan Trayodashi,Day2:Narak Chaturdishi,Day 3 Laxsmi Puja, Day 4 Bali Pratipada, Day 5 : Bhaubeej. Two day holiday in Gujarat, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal.
10/30/1940, Wed
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/31/1940, Thu
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
11/1/1940, Fri
Ramadan Begins
Note
A religous observance, not a national government holiday; celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
11/3/1940, Sun
Idul-Fitr/End of Ramadan (Khutab-E-Ramzan)
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
12/24/1940, Tue
Christmas Eve
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
12/25/1940, Wed
Christmas Day
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.