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Festival | Date | Day |
New year's day | 01 January | Sunday |
Pongal | 15 January | Sunday |
Republic Day | 26 January | Thursday |
State Day | 20 February | Monday |
Holi | 08 March | Wednesday |
Good Friday | 07 April | Friday |
Bohag Bihu | 13 April | Thursday |
Buddha Purnima | 05 May | Friday |
Independence Day | 15 August | Tuesday |
Ganesh Chaturthi | 19 September | Tuesday |
Gandhi Jayanti | 02 October | Monday |
Maha Ashtami | 22 October | Sunday |
Dussehra | 24 October | Tuesday |
Diwali | 12 November | Sunday |
Indigenous Faith Day | 01 December | Friday |
Christmas Day | 25 December | Monday |
Main festivals of Arunachal Pradesh 2023
Dussehra: Dussehra is a prime festival for the Hindus in
Arunachal Pradesh and is celebrated differently. The festival falls
either in September or in October every year.
Friends, neighbors, family members, and relatives will exchange festival
wishes among themselves.
Statehood Day: Statehood Day, a public holiday in Arunachal
Pradesh is the epitome of the multi-layered identity of the culture of the state
that organizes an array of cultural shows. The state also organizes food
festivals, fashion shows, and Arogya mela to remark the 4-day festival. The local
political leaders will usually inaugurate the cultural festival. Statehood Day
is one of the most significant Arunachal Pradesh Holidays in 2022.
New Year’s Day: New Year’s Day remarks the
commencement of the New Year according to the Gregorian calendar. It is a special
day for all classes of people who define resolutions for the forthcoming year.
Friends, family members, and relatives gather or make a trip to the
destination(s) of their choice to welcome the New Year.
Republic Day: The government offices will remain shut across
the state of Arunachal Pradesh on this auspicious day. The prime celebration
takes place in Delhi, the capital city of India, before the President of the
country.
Holi: Holi is a festival of colors celebrated by
Hindus across the world as it holds a special significance and harmony among
people. The festival is celebrated in remembrance of the assassination of
Holika, sister of Hrinyakashyapu.
Good Friday: Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of
Jesus Christ. Christians across the world mark this day with prayers and listen
to sermons on the purpose of Christ the Savior.
Independence Day: Independence Day, a national
holiday in India, commemorates the independence of India from the UK. Schools,
colleges, and government offices across the state of Arunachal Pradesh will
remain closed. Delhi holds special celebrations.
Diwali: Diwali is the biggest festival celebrated by
Hindus across the globe signifying the victory of good over evil or the triumph
of light over darkness.
Christmas Day: The Christians residing across the state of Arunachal Pradesh will perform special church services, sing Christian songs, interchange festival wishes, and party. Christmas Day is a public holiday in the state.