Public holidays in India consist of national holidays, various cultural and religious holidays which are given to people either at union level or state level.
These holidays are given by the government to people to have some good time with their family and relax from their work life.
Public Holidays in September
List of Public Holidays in the month of September
1. Ramdev Jayanti (6th September)
Every year on the second day of Shukla Paksha of the Hindu month Bhadrapada, Ramdev Jayanti is celebrated which falls on 6th September this year.
Ramdev is a known Hindu folk deity of Rajasthan of the fourteenth century. At Ramdevra temple which is the resting place of Ramdev, a mega fest is organised,
Special prayers are held and the devotees worship him and offer new clothes, meals and wooden horse toys.
2. First Onam (7th September)
Onam is a harvest festival. It is celebrated in Kerala. Like every other festival, on this day traditional dishes are prepared, homes are decorated and classical dances are performed. It is one of the largest harvest festivals of Kerala.
3. Thiruvonam (8th September)
Thiruvonam is very significant to the people belonging to Malayali community as this is the last day of Onam and on this day,
People enjoy by performing traditional dance, music and playing games and a special nine course meal which is known as Onasadya is prepared which consists of a many dishes like sambhar, rasam, rice etc.
4. Indra Jatra (9th September)
Indra Jatra is celebrated by the people of Nepal and Sikkim to worship Lord Indra, who is known as the God of Rain and his mother Dagini to seek their blessings for the harvest season in the form of a good rainfall.
According to the Nepalese Calendar, it is observed on the 15th day of the 11th month, Yenla.
5. Shree Narayana Guru Jayanti (10th September)
This day is observed as a regional holiday in the state of Kerala to celebrate the birthday of the social reformer and the saint, Shree Narayan Guru.
It is an important holiday in Kerala and all the schools, offices and colleges remain closed on this day and community feasts are arranged and special prayers also take place.
His birthday is celebrated according to the Malayali calendar and so the date varies every year.
6. Shree Narayana Guru Samadhi (21st September)
Shree Narayan guru samadhi marks the death anniversary of the popular saint and social reformer, Narayan Guru who worked towards the upliftment of poor people throughout his life.
7. Heroes’ Martyrdom Day (23rd September)
This is a public regional holiday in Haryana which is observed to honour the heroes who sacrificed their lives to save Haryana and the nation. On this day, the freedom fighter Rao Tula Ram passed away.
8. First day of Bathukamma (25th September)
Bathukamma is a 9-days festival celebrated by people of Telangana and in some parts of Andhra Pradesh to celebrate the beginning of the ‘Sarad’ or ‘Sharath Ruthu’.
9. Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti (26th September)
The holiday for Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti is a regional holiday which is observed in the states of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to celebrate his birth anniversary.
10. Ghatasthapana (26th September)
It is believed that on Ghatasthapana, Goddess Shakti brings more power and energy to the lives of the devotees and this festival is celebrated by the people of north India during the 9-days Navaratri festival.
11. S. Bhagat Singh Ji Jayanti (28th September)
Bhagat Singh is known for his contribution and sacrifice to make the country free from the rule of Britishers and so on 28th September his birth anniversary is celebrated to pay him a tribute.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What important Public Holidays in September?
Ramdev Jayanti, Onam, Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti, Ghatasthapana, S. Bhagat Singh Ji Jayanti, Indra Jatra, Heroes’ Martyrdom Day are some of the important holidays in September.
2. What is celebrated on 3rd September?
3rd September is celebrated as Skyscraper Day. Skyscrapers are the tall buildings that seem to touch the sky. This day is celebrated to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of the team behind building these skyscrapers.
3. What is the September 18th celebration?
September 18 is celebrated as World Bamboo Day. Bamboo is hollow from inside and hard from outside. This is panda’s favourite food and this day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of this fast-growing plant globally.