Not a government or bank holiday but celebrated throughout most of India.
1/7/2009, Wed
Islamic New Year
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
1/26/2009, Mon
Republic Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
National holiday; gazetted for government employees throughout India.
2/9/2009, Mon
Guru Ravi Dass Jayanti
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Hindu
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
2/23/2009, Mon
Maha Shivaratri
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Hindu
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
3/10/2009, Tue
Miladi-un-Nabi/ Muhammad's Jayanti
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
3/11/2009, Wed
Holi
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Hindu
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
4/1/2009, Wed
Yearly Bank Closing
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
4/4/2009, Sat
Ram Navami
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Hindu
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
4/8/2009, Wed
Mahavir Jayanti
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jain
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
4/10/2009, Fri
Good Friday
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
4/14/2009, Tue
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti/Baisakhi
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Hindu
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Listed as holiday in 2008
8/14/2009, Fri
Janmashtami
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Hindu
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
8/15/2009, Sat
Independence Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
National holiday; gazetted for government employees throughout India.
8/22/2009, Sat
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
8/23/2009, Sun
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
8/24/2009, Mon
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
8/25/2009, Tue
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
8/26/2009, Wed
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
8/27/2009, Thu
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
8/28/2009, Fri
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
8/29/2009, Sat
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
8/30/2009, Sun
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
8/31/2009, Mon
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/1/2009, Tue
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/2/2009, Wed
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/3/2009, Thu
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/4/2009, Fri
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/5/2009, Sat
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/6/2009, Sun
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/7/2009, Mon
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/8/2009, Tue
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/9/2009, Wed
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/10/2009, Thu
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/11/2009, Fri
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/12/2009, Sat
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/13/2009, Sun
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/14/2009, Mon
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/15/2009, Tue
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/16/2009, Wed
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/17/2009, Thu
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/18/2009, Fri
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/19/2009, Sat
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/20/2009, Sun
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/22/2009, Tue
Idul-Fitr/End of Ramadan (Khutab-E-Ramzan)
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
9/27/2009, Sun
Dussera / Mahanavami/ Vijaya Dashami
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Hindu
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
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.
9/30/2009, Wed
Half-Year Bank Closing
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/2/2009, Fri
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
National holiday; gazetted for government employees throughout India.
10/4/2009, Sun
Maharishi Valmiki Birthday
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Hindu
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/18/2009, Sun
Diwali (Festival of Lights)
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Hindu
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013. Lasts 5 days. Day 1:Dhan Trayodashi,Day2:Narak Chaturdishi,Day 3 Laxsmi Puja, Day 4 Bali Pratipada, Day 5 : Bhaubeej.
11/28/2009, Sat
Idul-Zuha (Bakri-Id)
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India.
12/24/2009, Thu
Christmas Eve
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
12/25/2009, Fri
Christmas Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
12/27/2009, Sun
Islamic New Year
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Moslem
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.