Want to know Assam Holiday List? Well you have landed on the right article , in this article we will also be covering Assam govt holiday list 2022
Assam being part of India reports multiple holidays in a year. On the grounds of tradition and culture, Assam celebrates many festivals which are celebrated across the country.
Many festivals of the country originated from Assam itself like Bihu, Baikho, Baishagu, Ali-Ai Ligang, Jonbill Mela, etc.
That show rich Assam is on the grounds of festivals and celebrations. This article records all the holidays of Assam granted by the government in March, 2022.
Assam Holiday List 2022
The government granted a total of forty holidays in Assam in 2022. This includes festivals and national days as well as the special days of Assam. The holidays are as follows:
1- Holidays in January
Assam special holiday
Assam special holiday is observed on 6th and 7th of January, 2022. This holiday is announced by the chief minister of Assam, Mr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, for the government employees of Assam to celebrate the quality time with their loved ones under the vision of ‘New India’ and ‘New Assam’.
Magh Bihu
Magh Bihu is a harvest festival in Assam, North-East India, that commemorates the conclusion of the harvest season in the month of Magh.
This festival is observed on January 14th, 2022. Whether it's Makar Sankranti or Magh Bihu, the celebration honours the god of fire.
The harvest season comes to a conclusion with this festivity. This event is celebrated in Assam for two days. Magh Bihu, also known as the harvest festival, is devoted to Lord Surya.
Tusu Puja
This is also celebrated on the 14th of January, 2022. On this auspicious day, people of Assam worship the goddess Tusu who symbolizes kindness, love and sacrifice.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti
Netaji Jayanti, also known as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti, is a national holiday in India commemorating the birth of the great Indian liberation fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
It is also known as Parakram Diwas or Parakram Divas (lit. 'Day of Valour'). On the 23rd of January, it is commemorated.
Gothor Bathou Sun
It is celebrated on 25th of January, 2022. It is the regional public holiday of Assam which marks the Bathouism festival celebrated by the ethnic group called Bodo-Kachari people.
Republic day
Republic Day honours India's spirit of independence and self-determination. Purna Swaraj, the proclamation of India's independence from colonial authority, was issued on this day in 1930 by the Indian National Congress.
The day also honours Indian residents' democratic right to pick their government.
Me-dam-me-phi
It is observed on 31st of January, 2022 celebrated by the Ahom people in the memory of the departed.
2- Holidays in February
Bir Chilarai Divas
It is celebrated on 16th of February, 2022. It is the birth anniversary of Shkladhawaj who gained the title of Chilarai and was awarded with the highest honor of bravery.
3- Holidays in March
Doljatra
It’s celebrated on 18th of march, 2022. It’s commonly known as holi, the festival of victory of god over the devil.
4- Holidays in April
Bank holiday
April 1st of every year is treated as the bank holiday throughout the nation.
Bohang Bihu
It is celebrated on the 14th, 15th and 16th April of 2022. It is also known as Rongali Bihu or Xaat Bihu. It marks the beginning of harvest season and seeding season.
Good Friday
It is celebrated on 15th of April, 2022. Good Friday is the Friday before Easter, and it is the day on which Christians commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Sati Sadhani Divas
Every year, 21st April is marked as the celebration of Sati Sadhani Divas in the honor of the last queen of the Chutia dynasty.
5- Holidays in May
Labour day
Every year, 1st May is marked as Labour day which is associated with the achievement of the labour movement.
Eid-Ul-Fitr
This year in 2022, 3rd May is marked as Id-Ul_fitre which marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting.
Buddha Purnima
It is celebrated every year on 16th May which marks the birth, enlightenment and achievement of Lord Buddha.
Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhav Devi
It is celebrated on 17th May which mars the birthday of Madhav Devi who was the most popular Vaishnava saint of Assam
6- Holidays in July
Bakrid
Bakrid is reported on 10th July, 2022. It celebrated to commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim who agreed to sacrifice everything on the command of god
7- Holidays in August
Independence Day
Every year, this day is celebrated on 15th of august and signifies the independence of India from Britishers.
Janmashtami
Janmashtami is reported on 19th August, 2022 which marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the supreme personality.
Tithi of Srimatna Sankardev
This day is reported on 29th of August which marks the death anniversary of saint scholar Srimatna Sankardev.
8- Holidays in September
Karman Puja
It is celebrated on September 6th, 2022 which is the harvest festival of Assam celebrated by the Tea Tribe community.
Tithi of Sri Sri Madhav Devi
It is celebrated on 14th September, 2022 and marks the death anniversary of Madhav Devi, a saint reformer.
9-Holidays in October
Maha Saptami
It is recorded on the 2nd October, 2022 which marks the seventh day of Navratri, a nine days festival of goddess Durga.
Gandhi Jayanti
Every year on October 2nd, Gandhi Jayanti commemorates the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, better known as Mahatma Gandhi. As the "Father of the Nation," he spearheaded India's independence struggle alongside many other national leaders against British control.
Durga Ashtami and Durga Navmi
It is recorded on 3rd and 4th October of 2022 respectively. This marks the eighth and ninth day of Navratri. Each day is devoted to the worship of a different manifestation of Maa Durga. Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami are the holiest days during Chaitra Navratri. On these two days, people do numerous pujas in order to obtain Goddess Durga's blessings.
Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardev
Every year, October 5 is observed as the birth anniversary of Srimanta Sankardev
Dussehra
It is observed on 5th October, 2022. This marks the victory of lord Rama who defeated the evil king of Lanka, Ravana.
Kati Bihu
It is observed on the 18th of October to ensure the healthy growth of crops.
Kali Puja
It is observed on 24th of October, 2022 which is dedicated to goddess Kali, destroyer of devils.
Diwali
It is observed on 24th of October, 2022 which marks the victory of good over evil. It is also known as the festival of light.
Chhath Puja
It is observed on 30th of October, 2022. It marks the worship of the Sun and praying for prosperous and protected life.
10- Holidays in November
Guru Nanak’s birthday
It is observed on November 8th , 2022 which marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Sahib.
Lachit Divas
It is observed on 24th of November. This day marks the celebration of legendary Ahom army general Lachit Borpukan.
11-Holidays in December
Asom divas
Every year on 2nd December, the people of Assam celebrate Asom diwas which marks the arrival and founder of the first king of Ahom dynasty.
Christmas Day
Every year on 25th of December, Christmas day is celebrated which marks the birth of Jesus Christ.
Above are the holidays of Assam granted by the government.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is 16th February 2022 a holiday in Assam?
Yes, It is the birth anniversary of Shkladhawaj who gained the title of Chilarai and was awarded with the highest honor of bravery.
2. How many national holidays are there in 2022?
Three national holidays are there in 2022.
3. What is the new holiday for 2022?
There’s no added holiday for 2022.