Hindu Holidays

Hindu Holidays and Observances

Diwali — Festival of Lights is a major holiday that is also celebrated by Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs. It extends over 5 days and celebrates the victory of good over evil.  Some Jains may choose to fast for the two days of Divali.

  Avoid scheduling major academic deadlines on this day. Individuals may require time away from campus for travel and observance. 

Dussera —  This is the important tenth day of Navratri.

Ganesha Chaturthi — celebration the birth of Ganesha, son of Shiva.  Festival may last 10 days, or may be celebrated at home. 

Holi — Festival of Colors. The celebration of spring.   

Krishna Janmashtami -- A two day festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.

  Avoid scheduling major academic deadlines on this day.

Maha Shivratri — Honor Lord Shiva. The celebration involves all-night worship the night before, fasting on the day, prayer and vigil.

Navratri — Nine Nights.  The celebration and festival last for nine nights and ten days.

   Individuals may require time away from campus for travel and observance. 

Raksha Bandhan — The Bond of Protection.  It celebrates brotherhood and love. 

List of Religious Holidays of Hindu in 2020

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
WednesdayJan 15, 2020Makarsankranti / Pongal
WednesdayJan 29, 2020Vasant Panchami
SaturdayFeb 08, 2020Thaipusam
FridayFeb 21, 2020Maha Shivaratri
MondayMar 09, 2020Holika Dahan
TuesdayMar 10, 2020Holi
WednesdayMar 25, 2020Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Telugu New Year
WednesdayMar 25, 2020Hindi New Year
ThursdayApr 02, 2020Ramanavami
WednesdayApr 08, 2020Hanuman Jayanti
TuesdayApr 14, 2020Vaisakhi / Baisakhi / Vishu
TuesdayApr 14, 2020Bengali New Year / Bihu
TuesdayApr 14, 2020Tamil New Year
SundayApr 26, 2020Akshaya Tritiya
FridayMay 22, 2020Savitri Pooja
TuesdayJun 23, 2020Puri Rath Yatra
SundayJul 05, 2020Guru Purnima
SaturdayJul 25, 2020Nag Panchami
FridayJul 31, 2020Varalakshmi Vrat
MondayAug 03, 2020Raksha Bandhan
TuesdayAug 11, 2020Krishna Janmashtami
SaturdayAug 22, 2020Ganesh Chaturthi
MondayAug 31, 2020Onam
WednesdaySep 16, 2020Vishwakarma Puja
ThursdaySep 17, 2020Mahalaya Amavasya
SaturdayOct 17, 2020Navaratri begins
SaturdayOct 24, 2020Navaratri ends / Maha Navami
SundayOct 25, 2020Dusshera
FridayOct 30, 2020Sharad Purnima
WednesdayNov 04, 2020Karwa Chauth
FridayNov 13, 2020Dhan Teras
SaturdayNov 14, 2020Diwali
MondayNov 16, 2020Bhai Dooj
FridayNov 20, 2020Chhath Puja
MondayNov 30, 2020Kartik Poornima
TuesdayDec 15, 2020Dhanu Sankranti
FridayDec 25, 2020Geeta Jayanti

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