The year starts and we all look for the holidays the coming year is bringing us. With full excitement, we look for the calendar and plan our vacations. But now you don’t have to turn the pages of the calendar in order to see the holidays.
We have listed all the holidays below in a sequence Various bank holidays 2022 andhra pradesh, We are going to discuss a few of them. Scroll for our bank holidays 2022 calendar.
Bank Holidays 2022 Andhra Pradesh
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
This day is celebrated to commemorate the 10th Guru Gobind Singh. Did you know that this year we are going to celebrate the 355th birth anniversary of this leader? Surprising isn’t it?
The spiritual leader is famous for creating the Khalsa group of Sikhs. This year, we are going to celebrate this man on January 09,2022.
Republic Day
Living in India and not celebrating Republic Day is next to impossible. This day holds a great importance to each and every Indian.
26th January is celebrated as Republic Day as on this date in the year 1950,our constitution came into effect. We are going to celebrate the 73rd Republic Day this year.
Vasant Panchami
The day that marks the arrival of spring season and is also considered very auspicious will be celebrated on February 5 this year.
Guru Ravidas Jayanti
February 16 which is on Wednesday, we will celebrate Guru Ravidas Jayanti. Guru Ravidas who is also known as Guru Raidas was a poet and a saint who led the bhakti movement.
We celebrate his birthday as Guru Ravidas Jayanti. This year we are going to celebrate his 645th birthday.
Maha shivaratri
This day is celebrated by all the devotees of Lord Shiva. Maha Shivaratri is considered as the day of union between Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti who are the true example of love and power.
People prefer fasting on this day and worship Lord Shiva. It is believed that Lord Shiva listens to all the prayers on this day. We are going to celebrate it on 1st March, 2022.
Holi
Holi is the second most popular festival in Hindu community. This day marks the victory of Lord Vishnu over the arrogant demon king Hiranyakashyap.
On this day, Lord Vishnu reincarnated into half animal and half human in order to kill Hiranyakashyap. A day before Holi is celebrated as Holika dahan or choti Holi. This year, Holi falls on March 18, 2022.
S. Bhagat Singh Martyrdom Day
What is the best way to celebrate your freedom fighters? By devoting one day to them!
S. Bhagat Singh Martyrdom Day is celebrated to give tribute to our freedom fighters- Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivram Rajguru. 23rd March will be celebrated as S. Bhagat Singh Martyrdom Day.
Ram Navami
After so many prayers, Ayodhya King Dashrath finally was blessed with a baby boy. This baby boy was none other than Lord Ram. To celebrate the birth of Lord Ram, Ram Navami is celebrated every year. April 10, 2022 will be celebrated as Ram Navami this year.
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
The man who fought for the rights of lower caste people is celebrated on this day. April 14 will be celebrated as Ambedkar Jayanti in order to commemorate this great leader.
Eid-ul-fitr
Ramadan refers to a month-long fasting done by the Muslims. The month-long Ramadan comes to an end and this day is known as Eid-ul-fitr. This year this day is falling on May 3rd, 2022 which is Tuesday.
Buddha Purnima
Gautam Buddha, the person who founded the religion Buddhism is cherished this day. Buddhist people across the world will celebrate this day on May 16 this year.
Bakri Eid
The Muslim festival where people sacrifice a goat to their deity will be celebrated on 9th July, Saturday and 10th July, Sunday.
Muharram
Another famous muslim festival is Muharram. This is a mourning period for all the Muslim brothers and sisters. The sunnis fast on this day and the shias mourn on this day.
Tuesday, 9th August, 2022 is when Muharram is falling this year. This day also marks the Muslim New Year.
Rakshabandhan
Rakhi is the festival of love. The love between brother and sister is celebrated on this day. According to history, Draupadi tied a piece of her cloth on Lord Krishna’s finger in order to stop the bleeding.
In return, Lord Krishna promised her to protect her no matter what. That cloth turned into a sacred thread known as Rakhi. Rakshabandhan falls on 11th August, Thursday this year.
Janmashtami
The day that marks the birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated with full energy by his devotees. Janmashtami will be celebrated on 18th August, 2022 this year on Thursday.
Gandhi Jayanti
In order to commemorate the father of our nation, Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2nd every year. Gandhi Jayanti is falling on Sunday this year.
Dussehra
This festival is also known as Vijay Dashamai. This day marks the end of nine days long Navratri. It is believed that Lord Ram killed Ravana on this day.
This day marks the victory of good over evil. We are going to celebrate this day on October 5, 2022 this year.
Diwali
This is the most important festival for Hindu community. On this day, Lord Ram returned to ayodhya after 14 long years and the entire city was decorated in order to welcome him.
People danced and showed their happiness. The ritual is continuing till this date. People decorate their homes with flowers, lights and rangoli. The festival will be celebrated on October 24, which is on Monday.
Christmas
The most important day in the lives of Christians is Christmas. Every year this day is celebrated on 25th December in Christmas is the day when Jesus was born.
This day holds a great value fir all the Christians around the world. 25th December is celebrated as Christmas in order to cherish the birth of Jesus.
FAQs
Q1. How many bank holidays 2022 Andhra Pradesh there in the year?
There will be nine bank holidays this year.
Q2. Why is there an additional bank holiday this year?
In order to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, an additional bank holiday is added to the list of holidays.