Delhi Public Holidays 2022

Delhi is not just the capital of India, it has a great historical significance in the country’s freedom struggle. The Union territory was built in the early 20th century and is the political hub of India. The commercial centre of northern India, Delhi is also a great holiday destination to visit some of the historical monuments. In this article, learn about the Delhi Public Holiday list in 2022 and its unique festivals and important dates.

Delhi Public Holiday Calendar List 2022:

During public holidays in Delhi, most businesses and other institutions remain closed on national and festival holidays in India. Below are the Delhi General Holidays and 2022 Delhi Public Holidays Calendar:

List of Holidays 2022 in Delhi:

Holidays in Delhi During January 2022

Holidays in Delhi During February 2022

No public holidays in Delhi during February 2022.

Holidays in Delhi March 2022

Holidays in Delhi During April 2022

Holidays in Delhi During May 2022

Holidays in Delhi During June 2022

No public holidays in Delhi during June 2022.

Holidays in Delhi During July 2022

Holidays in Delhi During August 2022

Holidays in Delhi During September 2022

No public holidays in Delhi during September 2022.

Holidays in Delhi During October 2022

Holidays in Delhi During November 2022

Holidays in Delhi During December 2022

Note: The above list of Delhi holidays is applicable across the Union Territory.

Also, read: India Public Holidays List 2022

Festivals and Important Days in Delhi:

Below are some of the festivals and important dates which Delhi celebrates with great pomp and gusto:

• Republic Day: One of the three national holidays celebrated in India, Republic Day marks the creation of the Indian Constitution. On this day all government offices are closed, while some businesses and commercial stores are either closed or partially opened for the day.

• Maha Shivratri: The day marks the convergence or the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Delhites as they are fondly called, celebrate Maha Shivratri offering prayers and bhajans to Lord Shiva through the night.

• Holi: The colourful festival of the Hindus, Holi signifies love is celebrated by devotees of Lord Krishna. The day is filled with splashing colours on others and women adore dancing to the Dolayatra.

• Mahavir Jayanti: The day celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavir and is an important day of followers of Jainism. Procession with the idol of Lord Mahavir is carried out known as rath yatra. Jains engage in charitable work, offer prayers, pujas and vratas.

• Independence Day: The day when India got its independence from the British rule, Delhi transforms on this day to celebrate the country’s freedom. The national parade is a sight to behold with the army showcasing its might, and states of the country showcase their culture and traditions.

• Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti: To mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, India celebrates Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on the 2nd of October every year. It is one of the three national holidays celebrated in India.

Other State Public Holiday List 2022:

• Andaman and Nicobar Holidays

• Andhra Pradesh Holidays

• Arunachal Pradesh Holidays

• Assam Holidays

• Bihar Holidays

• Chandigarh Holidays

• Chhattisgarh Holidays

• Dadra and Nagar Haveli Holidays

• Daman and Diu 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

• West Bengal Holidays