List of Holidays 2023: Gazetted, National and Bank
Oct 08, 2023 By Sean William
Are you planning a trip but not having more time to spend with family and friends? How can you manage your time to get a chance to visit different escapes in India? Don't worry, and have a look at the calendar of 2023!
2023 is a year enlisted with all the gazetted and restricted holidays and weekend holidays. So here is a chance to spend quality time at your favorite place with your loved ones and soak in the incredible beauty of nature's beauty.
In this blog post, I will discuss the list of holidays & where to go in India during these holidays.
List of Holidays in India 2023
India is a country that has great culture and heritage, and they celebrate each event of the region with all the happiness and joy. Regarding holidays, there are two types of holidays in India: gazetted and restricted.
Gazetted holidays are mandatory all over India while restricted holidays are up to the employees' decision if they want to take an off from work or not.
List of Gazetted Holidays
A list of gazetted holidays in 2023 in India is given below.
Event / Festival | Day / Date | Holiday Type |
Thur 26-Jan-2023 | Gazetted Holiday | |
Sat 18-Feb-2023 | Gazetted Holiday | |
Wed 8-March-2023 | Gazetted Holiday | |
Thur 30-March-2023 | Gazetted Holiday | |
Tue 4-Apr-2023 | Gazetted Holiday | |
Fri 7-Apr-2023 | Gazetted Holiday | |
Sat 22-Apr-2023 | Gazetted Holiday | |
Fri 05-May-2023 | Gazetted Holiday | |
Tue 20-Jun-2023 | Gazetted Holiday | |
Sat 29-Jul-2023 | Gazetted Holiday | |
Tue 15-Aug-2023 | Gazetted Holiday | |
Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Wed 27-Sep-2023 | Gazetted Holiday |
Mon 02-Oct-2023 | Gazetted Holiday | |
Tue 24-Oct-2023 | Gazetted Holiday | |
Wed 1-Nov-2023 | Gazetted Holiday | |
Sun 12-Nov-2023 | Gazetted Holiday | |
Govardhan Puja | Mon 13-Nov-2023 | Gazetted Holiday |
Tue 14-Nov-2023 | Gazetted Holiday | |
Sun 19-Nov-2023 | Gazetted Holiday | |
Mon 27-Nov-2023 | Gazetted Holiday |
List of restricted holidays
Event / Festival | Day / Date | Holiday Type |
Sun 01-Jan-2023 | Restricted Holiday | |
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti | Fri 20-Jan-2023 | Restricted Holiday |
Fri 13-Jan-2023 | Restricted Holiday | |
Wed 18-Jan-2023 | Restricted Holiday | |
Sat 14-Jan-2023 | Restricted Holiday | |
Thur 26-Jan-2023 | Restricted Holiday | |
Sun 5-Feb-2023 | Restricted Holiday | |
Wed 15-Feb-2023 | Restricted Holiday | |
Tue 21-Feb-2023 | Restricted Holiday | |
Gudi Padwa | Wed 22-March-2023 | Restricted Holiday |
Sun 9-Apr-2023 | Restricted Holiday | |
Fri 14-Apr-2023 | Restricted Holiday | |
Tue 9-May-2023 | Restricted Holiday | |
Thur 29-Jun-2023 | Restricted Holiday | |
Wed 30-Aug-2023 | Restricted Holiday | |
Thur 31-Aug-2023 | Restricted Holiday | |
Wed 6-Sep-2023 | Restricted Holiday | |
Tue 19-Sep-2023 | Restricted Holiday | |
Sat 28-Oct-2023 | Restricted Holiday |
List of Bank Holidays 2023
Banks are also closed according to the list of government holidays in 2023. Banks in India are usually closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month for operational purposes and all Sunday of each month. Below, a list of bank holidays 2023 is given.
Date | Day | Holiday |
14 January 2023 | Saturday | Second Saturday of the month |
26 January 2023 | Thursday | Republic Day |
28 January 2023 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday of the month |
11 February 2023 | Saturday | Second Saturday of the month |
18 February 2023 | Saturday | Mahashivratri/Sivarathri |
25 February 2023 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday of the month |
07 March 2023 | Tuesday | Holi/ Holika Dahan |
01 April 2023 | Saturday | To enable Banks to close their yearly accounts |
04 April 2023 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
07 April 2023 | Friday | Good Friday |
08 April 2023 | Saturday | Second Saturday of the month |
22 April 2023 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday of the month |
01 May 2023 | Monday | Maharashtra Day/May Day |
05 May 2023 | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
13 May 2023 | Saturday | Second Saturday of the month |
27 May 2023 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday of the month |
10 June 2023 | Saturday | Second Saturday of the month |
24 June 2023 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday of the month |
28 June 2023 | Wednesday | Eid-Ul-Zuha |
08 July 2023 | Saturday | Second Saturday of the month |
22 July 2023 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday of the month |
29 July 2023 | Saturday | Muharram |
12 August 2023 | Saturday | Second Saturday of the month |
15 August 2023 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
26 August 2023 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday of the month |
09 September 2023 | Saturday | Second Saturday of the month |
19 September 2023 | Tuesday | Ganesh Chaturthi/Samvatsari |
23 September 2023 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday of the month |
28 September 2023 | Thursday | Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi |
01 October 2023 | Sunday | Mahatma Gandhi.Jayanti |
14 October 2023 | Saturday | Second Saturday of the month |
24 October 2023 | Tuesday | Dussehra/Durga Puja |
28 October 2023 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday of the month |
11 November 2023 | Saturday | Second Saturday of the month |
14 November 2023 | Tuesday | Diwali /Laxmi Puja |
25 November 2023 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday of the month |
27 November 2023 | Monday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
09 December 2023 | Saturday | Second Saturday of the month |
23 December 2023 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday of the month |
25 December 2023 | Monday | Christmas |
Places to Visit on Holidays in India
There are different places where you can catch the vistas of nature. These beautiful places are mentioned in this article so you can enjoy your holidays there.
Kerala
One of the top places to visit in India is Kerala, where you can delve into the rich biodiversity along the Arabian Sea. This wonderful place has amazing coconut trees, backwater, and beaches to enhance its charm.
Himachal Pradesh
Another incredible place to visit in India is Himachal Pradesh. It's a land enriched with greenery and remarkable vistas where you can perform different activities, including hiking, trekking, and water rafting.
Kashmir
Kashmir is an excellent place to visit in holidays to embark on the heaven on earth. Kashmir is enriched with the unparalleled charm and beauty of nature. The essence of flowers and incredible clear skies can make you feel like you are entered into heaven.
Rajasthan
Rajasthan is an outclass place to visit in India to explore the deserts, historic havelies in Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Jaipur, and beautiful palaces.
Haridwar and Rishikesh
These places are famous for their serenity and sacredness, as many people visit Haridwar and Rishikesh for worship. To explore these cities, you must enjoy Laxman Jhula.
Final Thoughts
India is a land enriched with cultural heritage, and this country has many festivals. In the above article, I've clearly defined the list of holidays and where to go on these holidays in India. Also, you can see the days and days of different holidays enlisted above.
Please let me know if you have any questions or queries related to the topic.
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