Dadra and Nagar Haveli form a district in western India. Before the 20th century, this district was ruled by the Portuguese. In 2022, it is a part of the newly formed Union Territory comprising Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu. Dadra and Nagar Haveli’s headquarters are at Silvassa. Its official languages are Hindi and Gujarati. Majority of the administrative offices in Dadra and Nagar Haveli are closed on public holidays. Read ahead to know in detail about Dadra and Nagar Haveli’s public holidays.
Here are some points to remember regarding Dadra and Nagar Haveli’s General/Public holidays.
The government authorities declare the holiday list annually.
The holiday list is followed by a majority of the public sector as well as private-sector employees.
All Sundays are public holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
The list of holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli in 2022 includes religious and national festivals.
Public Holidays Calendar in Dadra and Nagar Haveli 2022:
You can make a note of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli public holidays’ list for 2022 so that you can schedule your visit to government offices or plan a vacation. Here’s a table featuring Dadra and Nagar Haveli public holidays for 2022. This is an estimate of the holidays; the actual dates might vary. The following table is in the day-date-holiday format for easy understanding.
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During January 2022
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|
| Wednesday | 26 January | Republic Day |
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During February 2022
No public holidays in Dadra and Nagar during February 2022.
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During March 2022
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|
| Tuesday | 1 March | Maha Shivaratri |
| Saturday | 19 March | Holi |
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During April 2022
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|
| Saturday | 2 April | Gudi Padwa |
| Sunday | 10 April | Ram Navami |
| Thursday | 14 April | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Friday | 15 April | Good Friday |
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During May 2022
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|
| Tuesday | 3 May | Eid-Ul-Fitr |
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During June 2022
No public holidays in Dadra and Nagar during June 2022.
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During July 2022
No public holidays in Dadra and Nagar during July 2022.
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During August 2022
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|
| Monday | 15 August | Independence Day |
| Tuesday | 16 August | Parsi New Year |
| Friday | 19 August | Janmashtami |
| Wednesday | 31 August | Ganesh Chaturthi |
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During September 2022
No public holidays in Dadra and Nagar during September 2022.
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During October 2022
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|
| Sunday | 2 October | Gandhi Jayanti |
| Sunday | 9 October | Eid-e-Milad |
| Tuesday | 25 October | Diwali |
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During November 2022
No holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During November 2022
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During December 2022
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|
| Sunday | 25 December | Christmas |
Note: This list applies to the entire Dadra and Nagar Haveli district including the following areas.
Dadra
Masat
Naroli
Rakholi
Samarvarni
Silvassa
Restricted Holidays:
Some employees might be on leave on Restricted Holidays. These are optional holidays that the employees can avail. Restricted holidays are usually available on festivals that are celebrated only by a particular community.
Also, read: India Public Holidays List 2022
Popular Celebrations and Festivals in Dadra and Nagar Haveli:
Here’s a list of main festivals celebrated in Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Barash: Barash is a tribal festival celebrated by the locals in Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It can be compared to the Diwali celebrations held across the country. This festival is held during September.
Raksha Bandhan: Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival celebrated by the Dhodia community in Dadra and Nagar Haveli. This festival is locally known as Divaso and Baleo.
Holi: Holi is a popular festival among people belonging to various tribes in Dadra and Nagar Haveli. A fair is organized at Silvassa to celebrate this festival of colours.
Akha Teej: People of the Kokna tribe celebrate this festival. It is an all-women festival.
Other: Some of the other festivals celebrated in Dadra and Nagar Haveli are Ganesh Chaturthi, Navaratri, Eid-e-Milad, and Christmas.
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