Uttar Pradesh Holidays 2023

The holiday page gives you the most vital information related to holidays in Uttar Pradesh for the year 2023. Both the central and state governments have declared the calendar of holidays for the central and state government employees. 

FestivalDateDay
Republic Day
26 January
Thursday
Mahashivratri
18 February
Saturday
Hazrat Ali Jayanti05 February Sunday
Holi
08 March
Wednesday
Ram Navami30 MarchThursday
Mahavir Jayanti04 AprilTuesday
Ramzan/Eid-ul-Fitr
22 AprilSaturday
Ambedkar Jayanti14 AprilFriday
Buddha Purnima05 MayFriday
Bakrid
29 June
Thursday
Independence Day15 AugustTuesday
Rakshabandhan30 AugustWednesday
Janmashtami
06 September
Wednesday
Gandhi Jayanti
2nd October
Monday
Maha Ashtami22 OctoberSunday
Dussehra
24 October
Tuesday
Eid-e-Milad27 SeptemberWednesday
Diwali
12 NovemberSunday
Deepavali Holiday12 NovemberSunday
Bhai Dooj15 NovemberWednesday
Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti
27 NovemberMonday
Christmas day
25 December
Monday

Description of Uttar Pradesh holidays in 2023

The state is unique in terms of customs and traditions. The birthday of Hazrat Ali and Bhai Bij are the two state-specific holidays in Uttar Pradesh. Hazrat Ali is the son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Muharram is a famous Islamic festival that falls in August this year. Diwali, a notable Hindu festival, signifies the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

Dussehra, also called Vijay Dashami, is observed for various reasons. Various parts of the Indian continent celebrate Dussehra differently. The festival marks the completion of the Durga Puja and is celebrated in October. Raksha Bandhan denotes and strengthens the relationships between sisters and brothers. The festival is majorly celebrated in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. On 14 April every year, Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated to honor the birth of the creator of our constitution.