Not a government or bank holiday but celebrated throughout most of India.
1/21/2005, Fri
Idul-Zuha (Bakri-Id)
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India.
1/26/2005, Wed
Republic Day
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National holiday; gazetted for government employees throughout India.
2/19/2005, Sat
Islamic New Year
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
3/25/2005, Fri
Good Friday
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Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
3/26/2005, Sat
Holi / Doljatra
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4/1/2005, Fri
Yearly Bank Closing
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4/14/2005, Thu
Bengali New Year's Day
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4/14/2005, Thu
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanthi/Basaikhi
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4/18/2005, Mon
Ram Navami
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4/22/2005, Fri
Miladi-un-Nabi/ Muhammad's Jayanti
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Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
4/23/2005, Sat
Mahavir Jayanti
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
5/1/2005, Sun
May Day
Note
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8/15/2005, Mon
Independence Day
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National holiday; gazetted for government employees throughout India.
9/30/2005, Fri
Half-Year Bank Closing
Note
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10/2/2005, Sun
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday
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National holiday; gazetted for government employees throughout India.
10/3/2005, Mon
Mahalaya Amavasya
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10/4/2005, Tue
Ramadan Begins
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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.
10/5/2005, 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.
10/6/2005, 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.
10/7/2005, Fri
Kumar Purnima / Lakshmi Puja
Note
According to official list, this is called Kumar Purnima
10/7/2005, 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.
10/8/2005, 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.
10/9/2005, 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.
10/10/2005, Mon
Durga Puja
Note
All part of of 10 day Autumn celebrations from Lunar Asvina 1-10. Navaratri means 9 nights, principally focused on various forms of Durga with Durga Puja’s l ast 3 days (1st is Maha Saptami, 2nd-Maha Ashtami, 3rd-Maha Navami) most important(alt hol name Ayodha Puja). Dussera is 10 days featuring the Ram Lila story acted out and culminating on the last most important and impactful night with the death of Ravana.
10/10/2005, 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.
10/11/2005, Tue
Durga Puja
Note
All part of of 10 day Autumn celebrations from Lunar Asvina 1-10. Navaratri means 9 nights, principally focused on various forms of Durga with Durga Puja’s l ast 3 days (1st is Maha Saptami, 2nd-Maha Ashtami, 3rd-Maha Navami) most important(alt hol name Ayodha Puja). Dussera is 10 days featuring the Ram Lila story acted out and culminating on the last most important and impactful night with the death of Ravana.
10/11/2005, 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.
10/12/2005, Wed
Durga Puja
Note
All part of of 10 day Autumn celebrations from Lunar Asvina 1-10. Navaratri means 9 nights, principally focused on various forms of Durga with Durga Puja’s l ast 3 days (1st is Maha Saptami, 2nd-Maha Ashtami, 3rd-Maha Navami) most important(alt hol name Ayodha Puja). Dussera is 10 days featuring the Ram Lila story acted out and culminating on the last most important and impactful night with the death of Ravana.
10/12/2005, 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.
10/12/2005, Wed
Dussera / Mahanavami/ Vijaya Dashami
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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.
10/13/2005, 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.
10/14/2005, 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.
10/15/2005, 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.
10/16/2005, 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.
10/17/2005, 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.
10/18/2005, 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.
10/19/2005, 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.
10/20/2005, 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.
10/21/2005, 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.
10/22/2005, 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.
10/23/2005, 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.
10/24/2005, 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.
10/25/2005, 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.
10/26/2005, 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.
10/27/2005, 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.
10/28/2005, 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.
10/29/2005, 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.
10/30/2005, 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.
10/31/2005, 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.
11/1/2005, Tue
Deepawali (Festival of Lights)/Kali Puja
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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.
11/1/2005, 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.
11/2/2005, 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.
11/4/2005, Fri
Idul-Fitr/End of Ramadan (Khutab-E-Ramzan)
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
12/24/2005, Sat
Christmas Eve
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.
12/25/2005, Sun
Christmas Day
Note
Gazetted for government employees throughout India 2013.