Not a government or bank holiday but celebrated throughout most of India.
1/13/1981, Tue
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).
1/13/1981, Tue
Bhogi, 1st Day of Pongal / Tamil New Year's Day
Note
Harvest Festival. Pongal lasts 3 days, Bhogi is 1st day
1/19/1981, Mon
Miladi-un-Nabi/ Muhammad's Jayanti
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
1/26/1981, Mon
Republic Day
Note
National holiday; gazetted for government employees throughout India.
3/5/1981, Thu
Maha Shivaratri
Note
Listed as official holiday in 2008.
4/1/1981, Wed
Yearly Bank Closing
Note
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4/4/1981, Sat
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.
4/13/1981, Mon
Ram Navami
Note
Holiday for factories only. Holiday added for 2008.
4/14/1981, Tue
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti/Baisakhi
Note
Holiday added for 2008.
4/17/1981, Fri
Good Friday
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
4/18/1981, Sat
Mahavir Jayanti
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
5/1/1981, Fri
May Day
Note
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7/3/1981, 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.
7/4/1981, 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.
7/5/1981, 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.
7/6/1981, 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.
7/7/1981, 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.
7/8/1981, 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.
7/9/1981, 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.
7/10/1981, 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.
7/11/1981, 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.
7/12/1981, 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.
7/13/1981, 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.
7/14/1981, 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.
7/15/1981, 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.
7/16/1981, 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.
7/17/1981, 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.
7/18/1981, 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.
7/19/1981, 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.
7/20/1981, 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.
7/21/1981, 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.
7/22/1981, 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.
7/23/1981, 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.
7/24/1981, 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.
7/25/1981, 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.
7/26/1981, 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.
7/27/1981, 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.
7/28/1981, 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.
7/29/1981, 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.
7/30/1981, 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.
7/31/1981, 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.
8/1/1981, 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.
8/3/1981, Mon
Idul-Fitr/End of Ramadan (Khutab-E-Ramzan)
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
8/15/1981, Sat
Independence Day
Note
National holiday; gazetted for government employees throughout India.
9/3/1981, Thu
Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chavithi
Note
Gov lists as 8/19. Bank lists as 9/18/04.
9/30/1981, Wed
Half-Year Bank Closing
Note
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10/2/1981, Fri
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday
Note
National holiday; gazetted for government employees throughout India.
10/7/1981, 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.
10/9/1981, Fri
Idul-Zuha (Bakri-Id)
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India.
10/27/1981, Tue
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.
11/8/1981, Sun
Islamic New Year
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
12/24/1981, Thu
Christmas Eve
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
12/25/1981, Fri
Christmas Day
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.