2023 List of Holidays, West Bengal Public Holidays 2023

A holiday is a period of time when people take a break from their regular work or routine to relax, travel, or pursue other leisure activities. It can be a time for individuals to recharge their batteries and spend quality time with friends and family. Holidays are typically celebrated by people across cultures and religions, and they provide an opportunity for individuals to explore new places, meet new people, try new foods and experiences, and create lasting memories.

Holidays can take many forms, including national holidays, religious holidays, and personal vacations. National holidays are typically days that have been designated by governments to commemorate important events or significant figures in history, and they are often celebrated with parades, fireworks, and other public gatherings. Religious holidays are based on the religious beliefs of various groups, and they may involve special services, feasts, or rituals. Personal vacations are times when individuals take time off from work or school to pursue their own interests, such as traveling to a new destination, engaging in outdoor activities, or simply relaxing at home.

Regardless of the type of holiday, these breaks from the daily routine can have significant benefits for mental and physical health. Taking time away from work or other stressors can help individuals reduce their stress levels, improve their mood, and increase their overall sense of well-being. Studies have also shown that taking regular vacations can help reduce the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, and improve sleep quality. Ultimately, holidays offer individuals an important opportunity to improve their physical and mental health, reconnect with loved ones, and experience new things.

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Public holidays are approved by the Government of West Bengal Finance Department under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881. Sundays are holidays under the Negotiable Instrument Act as well. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, they are not listed as a public holiday.

West Bengal Public Holidays 2023

Date	Day	Holiday
12 Jan	Thu	Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
23 Jan	Mon	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
26 Jan	Thu	Republic Day
26 Jan	Thu	Vasant Panchami
5 Feb	Sun	Guru Ravidas Jayanti
7 Mar	Tue	Doljatra
4 Apr	Tue	Mahavir Jayanti
7 Apr	Fri	Good Friday
14 Apr	Fri	Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
15 Apr	Sat	Bengali New Year
22 Apr	Sat	Idul Fitr
1 May	Mon	May Day
5 May	Fri	Buddha Purnima
9 May	Tue	Guru Rabindranath Jayanti
29 Jun	Thu	Bakrid / Eid al Adha
29 Jul	Sat	Muharram
15 Aug	Tue	Independence Day
2 Oct	Mon	Gandhi Jayanti
14 Oct	Sat	Mahalaya Amavasye
21 Oct	Sat	Maha Saptami
22 Oct	Sun	Maha Ashtami
23 Oct	Mon	Maha Navami
24 Oct	Tue	Vijaya Dashami
28 Oct	Sat	Lakshmi Puja
12 Nov	Sun	Diwali
19 Nov	Sun	Chhath Puja
27 Nov	Mon	Guru Nanak Jayanti
25 Dec	Mon	Christmas Day

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Holidays and Observances in India in 2023

Date		Name	Type
1 Jan	Sunday	New Year's Day	Restricted Holiday
14 Jan	Saturday	Makar Sankranti	Restricted Holiday
14 Jan	Saturday	Lohri	Observance
15 Jan	Sunday	Pongal	Restricted Holiday
22 Jan	Sunday	Lunar New Year	Observance
26 Jan	Thursday	Republic Day	Gazetted Holiday
26 Jan	Thursday	Vasant Panchami	Restricted Holiday
5 Feb	Sunday	Guru Ravidas Jayanti	Restricted Holiday
5 Feb	Sunday	Hazarat Ali's Birthday	Restricted Holiday
14 Feb	Tuesday	Valentine's Day	Observance
15 Feb	Wednesday	Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti	Restricted Holiday
18 Feb	Saturday	Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri	Restricted Holiday
19 Feb	Sunday	Shivaji Jayanti	Restricted Holiday
7 Mar	Tuesday	Dolyatra	Restricted Holiday
7 Mar	Tuesday	Holika Dahana	Restricted Holiday
8 Mar	Wednesday	Holi	Gazetted Holiday
21 Mar	Tuesday	March Equinox	Season
22 Mar	Wednesday	Chaitra Sukhladi	Restricted Holiday
22 Mar	Wednesday	Ugadi	Restricted Holiday
22 Mar	Wednesday	Gudi Padwa	Restricted Holiday
24 Mar	Friday	Ramadan Start	Observance
30 Mar	Thursday	Rama Navami	Gazetted Holiday
4 Apr	Tuesday	Mahavir Jayanti	Gazetted Holiday
6 Apr	Thursday	First day of Passover	Observance
6 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday	Observance, Christian
7 Apr	Friday	Good Friday	Gazetted Holiday
9 Apr	Sunday	Easter Day	Restricted Holiday
14 Apr	Friday	Vaisakhi	Restricted Holiday
14 Apr	Friday	Ambedkar Jayanti	Observance
15 Apr	Saturday	Mesadi / Vaisakhadi	Restricted Holiday
21 Apr	Friday	Jamat Ul-Vida (Tentative Date)	Restricted Holiday
22 Apr	Saturday	Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar (Tentative Date)	Gazetted Holiday
22 Apr	Saturday	Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar (Tentative Date)	Muslim, Common local holiday
1 May	Monday	International Worker's Day	Observance
5 May	Friday	Buddha Purnima/Vesak	Gazetted Holiday
9 May	Tuesday	Birthday of Rabindranath	Restricted Holiday
14 May	Sunday	Mother's Day	Observance
18 Jun	Sunday	Father's Day	Observance
20 Jun	Tuesday	Rath Yatra	Restricted Holiday
21 Jun	Wednesday	June Solstice	Season
29 Jun	Thursday	Bakrid/Eid ul-Adha (Tentative Date)	Gazetted Holiday
3 Jul	Monday	Guru Purnima	Observance
29 Jul	Saturday	Muharram/Ashura (Tentative Date)	Gazetted Holiday
6 Aug	Sunday	Friendship Day	Observance
15 Aug	Tuesday	Independence Day	Gazetted Holiday
16 Aug	Wednesday	Parsi New Year	Restricted Holiday
20 Aug	Sunday	Vinayaka Chathurthi	Restricted Holiday
29 Aug	Tuesday	Onam	Restricted Holiday
30 Aug	Wednesday	Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)	Restricted Holiday
6 Sep	Wednesday	Janmashtami (Smarta)	Restricted Holiday
7 Sep	Thursday	Janmashtami	Gazetted Holiday
19 Sep	Tuesday	Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi	Restricted Holiday
23 Sep	Saturday	September Equinox	Season
28 Sep	Thursday	Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad (Tentative Date)	Gazetted Holiday
2 Oct	Monday	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti	Gazetted Holiday
15 Oct	Sunday	First Day of Sharad Navratri	Observance, Hinduism
20 Oct	Friday	First Day of Durga Puja Festivities	Observance, Hinduism
21 Oct	Saturday	Maha Saptami	Restricted Holiday
22 Oct	Sunday	Maha Ashtami	Restricted Holiday
23 Oct	Monday	Maha Navami	Restricted Holiday
24 Oct	Tuesday	Dussehra	Gazetted Holiday
28 Oct	Saturday	Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti	Restricted Holiday
31 Oct	Tuesday	Halloween	Observance
1 Nov	Wednesday	Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)	Restricted Holiday
12 Nov	Sunday	Naraka Chaturdasi	Restricted Holiday
12 Nov	Sunday	Diwali/Deepavali	Gazetted Holiday
13 Nov	Monday	Govardhan Puja	Restricted Holiday
15 Nov	Wednesday	Bhai Duj	Restricted Holiday
19 Nov	Sunday	Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi)	Restricted Holiday
24 Nov	Friday	Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day	Restricted Holiday
27 Nov	Monday	Guru Nanak Jayanti	Gazetted Holiday
8 Dec	Friday	First Day of Hanukkah	Observance
15 Dec	Friday	Last day of Hanukkah	Observance
22 Dec	Friday	December Solstice	Season
24 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Eve	Restricted Holiday
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas	Gazetted Holiday
31 Dec	Sunday	New Year's Eve	Observance

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2017 List of Holidays, West Bengal Public Holidays 2017

West Bengal Public Holidays 2017

Date	Day	Holiday
12 January	Thu	Birthday of Swami Vivekananda
23 January	Mon	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanati
26 January	Thu	Republic Day (National Day)
1 February	Wed	Basant Panchami / Sri Panchami
12 March	Sun	Doljatra / Holika Dahan
14 April	Fri	Good Friday
14 April	Fri	Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
14 April	Fri	Bengali New Year's Day
1 May	Mon	May Day
8 May	Mon	Guru Rabindranath's Birthday
26 June	Mon	Ramazan / Idu'l Fitr (End of Ramadan) *
15 August	Tue	Independence Day
2 September	Sat	Bakri Id / Idu'l Zuha (Feast of Sacrifice)
27 September	Wed	Durga Puja / Dussehra (Maha Saptami)
28 September	Thu	Durga Puja / Dussehra (Maha Asthami)
29 September	Fri	Durga Puja / Dussehra (Maha Navami)
30 September	Sat	Durga Puja / Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
1 October	Sun	Muharram
2 October	Mon	Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday
5 October	Thu	Lakshmi Puja
18 October	Wed	Naraka Chaturdashi / Kali Puja
4 November	Sat	Guru Nanak Jayanti
25 December	Mon	Christmas Day

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FAQs

Indian holidays are diverse and numerous, with celebrations throughout the year for different religions, cultures, and regions. If you're visiting India or planning to live here, it's helpful to know more about these holidays. In this blog post, we'll answer some of the most commonly asked questions about Indian holidays.

Q: How many public holidays does India have?
A: India has three types of holidays - national holidays, regional holidays, and bank holidays. There are 14 national holidays, which are observed across the country, while regional holidays vary by state and can range from 1-20 days. Bank holidays are determined by each individual bank, although they usually follow the national holiday calendar.

Q: What are some of the major national holidays in India?
A: Some of the major national holidays in India include Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), Gandhi Jayanti (October 2), and Christmas Day (December 25).

Q: What are some of the major regional holidays in India?
A: Regional holidays in India vary widely depending on the state, but some popular ones include Diwali (a festival of lights celebrated throughout India), Onam (a harvest festival in Kerala), Durga Puja (a celebration of the goddess Durga in West Bengal), and Pongal (a harvest festival in Tamil Nadu).

Q: Do businesses and schools close during holidays?
A: Yes, most businesses and schools close during national and regional holidays. However, some essential services such as hospitals, transportation, and emergency services remain open.

Q: What should I expect during major holidays in India?
A: During major holidays, expect crowded streets, busy markets, and lively celebrations. Depending on the holiday, you may see people dressed in traditional attire, participating in parades or rituals, and enjoying festive foods.

Q: Can tourists participate in Indian holidays?
A: Yes, tourists are welcome to participate in Indian holidays. In fact, many travelers choose to visit India during major festivals to experience the unique cultural traditions and celebrations.


Q: Are all Indian holidays religious in nature?
A: No, while many Indian holidays have religious significance, not all of them are related to religion. For example, Republic Day and Independence Day are both national holidays that celebrate India's political history and achievements.

Q: Do different states have different holiday calendars?
A: Yes, each Indian state has its own holiday calendar, which includes regional holidays specific to that state. This means that the number and dates of holidays can vary depending on where you are in India.

Q: What are some popular activities during Indian holidays?
A: Popular activities during Indian holidays include visiting temples or other religious sites, participating in cultural events such as dance performances or music festivals, and enjoying traditional foods and sweets.

Q: Is it necessary to dress a certain way during holidays in India?
A: While there is no strict dress code for Indian holidays, it is respectful to dress modestly and avoid clothing that may be considered inappropriate for religious or cultural reasons. It's also common to wear traditional attire, especially during festivals.

Q: Can I travel within India during major holidays?
A: Yes, you can travel within India during holidays, but expect heavy traffic and busy transportation hubs. It's also recommended to book accommodations and transportation well in advance, as they can fill up quickly during peak travel times.

Q: How do Indians typically celebrate religious holidays?
A: The way Indians celebrate religious holidays varies by religion and region, but common practices include visiting temples or other places of worship, performing rituals or prayers, and preparing special meals or sweets to share with family and friends.

Q: Are there any holidays that are specific to certain religions in India?
A: Yes, there are several holidays that are specific to certain religions in India. For example, Eid al-Fitr is a Muslim festival that marks the end of Ramadan, while Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival that celebrates the winter solstice.

Q: Do all businesses and services close during holidays in India?
A: While most businesses and services do close during national and regional holidays, some essential services such as hospitals, transportation, and emergency services remain open. Some tourist attractions and restaurants may also remain open or operate on limited hours during holidays.

Q: Are there any precautions I should take during major holidays in India?
A: It's always a good idea to be mindful of your surroundings and keep valuables secure during crowded holiday events. You may also want to avoid consuming street food or water from questionable sources, as it can increase the risk of illness.

Q: Is it appropriate to give gifts during Indian holidays?
A: Yes, giving and receiving gifts is a common practice during Indian holidays, especially among family and close friends. Traditional gifts might include sweets, clothes, or household items.

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