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India is divided into 28 states and 8 union territories. Though you can find people of different religious beliefs, caste, culture, race and,
Gender in every state but still a majority of people in every state can be found to follow a particular culture, like in south India, You will find majority of Tamilians, Malyali while in north there is a majority of Sikhs, Punjabis etc.
Depending upon the religion or culture they follow, there tends to be a difference in the festivals and occasions that they celebrate too.
There are 14 fixed govt holidays in august 2022 for everyone throughout India but the number can increase based on the state you are residing in as the festival in one state can be a normal working day in another state.
In the month of August, there are a lot of festivals and occasions which give you a lot of quality time to spend with your family.
List Of Government Holidays in August 2022
With hundreds of festivals celebrated throughout the globe each year, traditions and customs vary from one country to another. Here’s a full list of government, public and bank holidays in 2022.
1. Tendong Lho Rum Faat (8 August 2022)
Tendong Lho Rum Faat is one of the oldest and most important festivals in Sikkim, celebrated by the Lepcha people.
The festivities commemorate the auspicious moment when the sacred Tendong Hill spared the Lepcha tribe's forefathers from a 40-day and 40-night flood. It is celebrated on 8th August.
2. Muharram (9th August)
Just like every religion follow their own calendar, Muharram is the beginning of a new year for the people of Muslim Community all across the world.
Muslims mourn the death of Hazrat Imam Hussain for 10 days by wearing black clothes and fasting. On the 10th day of mourning they walk barefoot on the streets and take out processions.
3. Raksha Bandhan (12th August)
Raksha Bandhan is the festival of brother and sister which is celebrated across India by people of all religions and cultural beliefs.
It is celebrated every year on Shravan Purnima so the date keeps on changing every year. This year it will be celebrated on 12th August.
The holiday is observed on this day to celebrate the bond of the brother and sister. The sisters tie rakhi on the wrist of her brother(s),
And in return the brothers promise to protect their sisters from every evil. Not only they promise to protect them but also give them a special gift.
In states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh this day is celebrated with lots of love and enthusiasm.
This day has different significance in different states and in the lives of farmers and fishermen.
4. Jhulan Purnima (12th August)
It is another important festival for the followers of Lord Krishna. Radha Krishna have been the epitome of love for the world and,
During this time the idols of Lord Krishna and Radha are decorated and placed in a swing for the devotees to swing the deities on visiting the temple, worship them and offer prayers.
Special aartis are performed and bhajan and kirtan are recited by the priests and people visiting the temples.
5. Patriot’s Day (13th August)
The holiday is observed on this day in Manipur to celebrate and honour the bravery of the heroes who lost their lives while fighting during the Anglo-Manipuri War.
The celebration takes place every year in the state of Manipur by the state government as they organise a program to pay tribute to the fighters.
6. Independence Day (15th August)
It is a national holiday of India. On 15th August 1947, India got freedom from the rule of Britishers after being under their rule for over 200 years.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi around the world and as Bapu,
Among the citizens of India played a very crucial role in the fight against Britishers to get independence of the country followed by many freedom fighters.
Holiday is observed on this day to pay a tribute to the freedom fighters because of whom today we are living freely.
Every year on this day, the Indian prime minister hoists the national flag, ‘tricolour’ at the Red Fort and gives a speech addressing the people of the nation.
A military parade is organised which is broadcasted all around the nation and can be seen by every individual.
In schools and colleges also, special programmes are held to remember the sacrifice of our freedom fighters and pay a tribute to them.
7. De Jure Transfer Day (16 August 2022)
On August 16th, the union territory of Puducherry celebrates De Jure Transfer Day, a regional Indian public holiday.
On this day in 1962, Puducherry officially joined the Indian Union. Because this day always falls on the same day as Indian Independence Day, August 15th, the union territory enjoys a two-day vacation break.
8. Parsi New Year (16th August)
Parsi new year which is also known as Navroz is celebrated by the Parsis who are also called Zoroastrians. The festival date varies every year and while in countries like the USA, Pakistan Middle-east it is celebrated in the month of March,
In India it is celebrated in July or August as Parsis in India follow Shahenshahi calendar. This day also marks the beginning of the Iranian calendar.
The people of the Parsi community clean and decorate their homes, wear new clothes, visit fire temples to seek forgiveness and pray for prosperity and eat traditional Parsi dishes like Farcha, Meethi Sev Dahi etc.
9. Janmashtami (19th August)
Janmashtami, or Krishna Janmashtami, or Gokul Janmashtami, as you may call it, marks the celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna and is a very big day or rather festival for the devotees of Lord Krishna.
It is celebrated on the ashtami of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month according to the Hindu calendar which generally falls in the month of August or September.
It is believed that Lord Krishna was born on a dark, stormy night and so the birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated at midnight. Generally, Janmashtami is celebrated for two days, the day before midnight when Lord Krishna’s birth takes place and the day after.
People fast on the day before the birth of Lord Krishna and open their fast after midnight only. Temples are decorated brightly with flowers, lights and lots of decorative materials and bhajans, kirtans are recited. Special puja and aarti take place in the temples.
Dahi handi is organised in some parts of India and in Mathura and Vrindavan, this day is celebrated at a very grand scale. At many places and even in temples you can find Krishna Lila or Raas Lila being organised and people lost in devotion to Lord Krishna.
10. Parkash Utsav Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (28 August 2022)
Parkash Utsav Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is a Punjab-based regional Indian holiday. It occurs on the 15th day (new moon) of Bhadon, The Punjabi calendar's sixth month, which corresponds to August or September in the western calendar.
The inaugural parkash (opening ceremony) of the Guru Granth Sahib at the newly completed Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, took place on this day in 1604.
11. Hartalika Teej (29th August)
Teej is a festival of women which is primarily celebrated in north Indian states. There are three different types of teej – hariyali teej, hartalika teej and kajari teej.
Teej is the celebration of the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Teej mata, i.e., Goddess Parvati is worshipped by married women and,
Also by unmarried girls and they pray for the husband like Lord Shiva. It is believed that Lord Shiva fulfills the desire of the women who fast on this day with full devotion and dedication. In north Indian states, this festival is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm.
12. Ganesh Chaturthi (31st August)
Ganesh Chaturthi is a 10-day festival which commences on the fourth day of the Bhadrapada month according to the Hindu calendar. Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival to celebrate the birth of Lord Ganesh. It is not a public holiday all over India,
But is a regional holiday in states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh where Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated at grand level.
The idols of Lord Ganesh are placed in houses and in temples and it is worshipped for 10 days after which Ganpati Visarjan takes place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can I take the public holiday of one state in another state?
No. A public holiday of one state cannot be taken in another state as these holidays are specifically observed in particular states,
Because the majority of people living in that state follow a similar culture or religious beliefs which is not followed everywhere in India. For example – Onam is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm in Kerala but has no significance in Rajasthan or,
Punjab as the majority of people living in these states have a different culture where Onam is not an important festival and therefore it is not a holiday in these states.
Q2. Is public holidays mandatory in India?
Yes, there are 14 mandatory public holidays in India. These holidays include national festivals like Independence Day, Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti and,
Also some big festivals of people of all the religions like Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday. These are mandatory public holidays in India.
Q3. How many public holidays should a company give in India?
The number of public holidays a company gives in India depends upon the location where the company’s headquarter is located.
Though all companies tend to give mandatory holidays but there are companies which work according to the calendar of other countries,
And in that case generally 3 national holidays are fixed and the rest of the holidays completely depends upon the management of the company.