Andaman and Nicobar Public Holidays

Andaman and Nicobar Public Holidays Calendar List 2022:

A vacation to the group of islands is a great way to spend your holidays as it offers a relaxed atmosphere to unwind. You can immerse yourself with adventure activities such as scuba diving, swimming with elephants, sea walking, etc. The island observes public and government holidays during 2022, below is the list of Andaman and Nicobar public holidays calendar list in 2022.

Month Wise Public Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar 2022:

Below is the list of public holidays for each month of the year:

Holidays in Andaman Nicobar During January 2022

Holidays in Andaman Nicobar During February 2022

No public holidays in Andaman Nicobar during February 2022.

Holidays in Andaman Nicobar During March 2022

Holidays in Andaman Nicobar During April 2022

Holidays in Andaman Nicobar During May 2022

Holidays in Andaman Nicobar During June 2022

No public holidays in Andaman Nicobar during June 2022.

Holidays in Andaman Nicobar During July 2022

Holidays in Andaman Nicobar During August 2022

Holidays in Andaman Nicobar During September 2022

No public holidays in Andaman Nicobar during September 2022.

Holidays in Andaman Nicobar During October 2022

Holidays in Andaman Nicobar During November 2022

Holidays in Andaman Nicobar During December 2022

Celebrations and Festivals in Andaman and Nicobar Islands:

Below are some of the festivals and celebrations observed in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands:

• Island Tourism Festival: To promote tourism in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the administration organises the Island Tourism festival to exhibit the art and culture of the islanders. Programmes include live music, cultural programmes by locals, kite flying competition, traditional sports, sammelans, etc.

• Kali Pooja: The festival falls during the month of Aswin of the Hindu calendar or during the months of October-November according to the Gregorian calendar. The festival celebrates the victory over evil. Goddess Kali is worshipped with pooja and artis by Hindus especially the Bengalis.

• Durga Pooja: Celebrated in the month of Ashweis of the Hindu calendar, Durga Pooja is observed for nine days paying homage to Goddess Durga.

• Deepavali: The biggest festival for Hindus, Deepavali is celebrated by Hindus across the world. The festival symbolises the victory of light over darkness.

• Ganesh Pooja: Also known as Vinayaga Chaturthi, celebrates the arrival of Lord Ganesh. Hindus across the globe install Ganesh idols at home or publicly and worship them.

• Holi: The festival of colours is celebrated across the country as well as in other parts of the world by Hindus. The festival is celebrated to spread happiness.

• Sri Mariamman Thiruvizha: One of the biggest festivals celebrated by Hindus of Goddess Arulmigu Sri Mariamman. The islanders celebrate the festival in honour of the Goddess who has been guarding the islands.

• Shiva Ratri: Shiva Ratri marks the consummation of the marriage of Lord Shiva and is an important festival for followers of Lord Shiva.

• Prakash Yatra: The festival is observed on Christmas eve by taking out a procession by Christians.

• Christmas: The most important and biggest festival observed by followers of Christ marking the birth of Lord Jesus Christ.

• Ramzan: The holy month observed by Muslims across the world during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims offer prayers, observe fast, symbolising the first revelation to Mohammed.

• Eid Festivals: Several other Muslim festivals are observed by the islanders such as Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-al-Adha, etc.

Also, read: India Public Holidays List 2022

Top Things to Do and See in Andaman and Nicobar Island:

Below are some of the things to do and see when you visit the Andaman and Nicobar islands:

• Island hopping

• Visit beaches

• Museum trail

• Visit the cellular jail (Kala Paani)

• Heritage tourism

• Wildlife

• Adventure sports (scuba/water sports/snorkelling)

• Mangrove Creek safari

• Swim with elephants in Havelock Islands.

• Trekking

• Nature walks

• Explore limestone caves

• Bird watching

• Coral reefs

• Sea walking

• Cruises

• Exhibitions and festivals

• Shopping

Other State Public Holiday List 2022:

• Andhra Pradesh Holidays

• Arunachal Pradesh Holidays

• Assam Holidays

• Bihar Holidays

• Chandigarh Holidays

• Chhattisgarh Holidays

• Dadra and Nagar Haveli Holidays

• Daman and Diu Holidays

• Delhi Holidays

• Goa Holidays

• Gujarat Holidays

• Haryana Holidays

• Himachal Pradesh Holidays

• Jammu and Kashmir Holidays

• Jharkhand Holidays

• Karnataka Holidays

• Kerala Holidays

• Lakshadweep Holidays

• Madhya Pradesh Holidays

• Maharashtra Holidays

• Manipur Holidays

• Meghalaya Holidays

• Mizoram Holidays

• Nagaland Holidays

• Odisha Holidays

• Puducherry Holidays

• Punjab Holidays

• Rajasthan Holidays

• Sikkim Holidays

• Tamil Nadu Holidays

• Telangana Holidays

• Tripura Holidays

• Uttar Pradesh Holidays

• Uttarakhand Holidays

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