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Public holidays are usually declared on days that have national, religious or state-related significance. The majority of the public and private organisations are closed on public holidays. For example, schools and banks will be closed in the state on Madhya Pradesh public holidays. List of holidays in Madhya Pradesh in 2022 includes widely celebrated religious festivals and national holidays such as Independence Day.
People are eager to know about Madhya Pradesh’s general holidays so that they can manage their tasks as per the leaves and plan trips accordingly. To help the public make plans, the Madhya Pradesh public holidays list for 2022 is declared beforehand. Read ahead to know more about public holidays in Madhya Pradesh.
The following section is about Madhya Pradesh’s general holidays calendar. Note that certain Madhya Pradesh public holidays for 2022 may be subject to change.
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Wednesday | 26 January | Republic Day |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Wednesday | 16 February | Sant Ravidas Jayanti |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Tuesday | 01 March | Maha Shivratri |
Saturday | 19 March | Holi |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Saturday | 02 April | Gudi Padwa/ Cheti Chand |
Sunday | 10 April | Ram Navami |
Thursday | 14 April | Mahavir Jayanti, Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti & Vaisakhi |
Friday | 15 April | Good Friday |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Monday | 02 May | Parshuram Jayanti |
Tuesday | 03 May | Eid-Ul-Fitr |
Monday | 16 May | Buddha Purnima |
No public holidays in Madhya Pradesh during June 2022
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Sunday | 10 July | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Tuesday | 09 August | Muharram |
Tuesday | 09 August | Adivasi Diwas |
Friday | 12 August | Raksha Bandhan |
Monday | 15 August | Independence Day |
Friday | 19 August | Janmashtami |
No public holidays in Madhya Pradesh during September 2022
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Sunday | 02 October | Gandhi Jayanti |
Wednesday | 05 October | Vijaya Dashami |
Saturday | 08 October | Milad-un-Nabi |
Sunday | 09 October | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, Eid-E-Milad |
Tuesday | 25 October | Diwali |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Tuesday | 08 November | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Sunday | 25 December | Christmas |
Note: The list mentioned above is applicable in Madhya Pradesh including the following top cities of the state.
Indore
Bhopal
Jabalpur
Gwalior
Ujjain
Sagar
Dewas
Satna
Ratlam
Rewa
Also, read: India Public Holidays List 2022
Apart from popular religious festivals like Diwali and Holi, people of Madhya Pradesh also celebrate prominent festivals related to art. Here’s a list of popular festivals celebrated in Madhya Pradesh.
Khajuraho Dance Festival: This is a week-long festival dedicated to dance. Dancers specializing in traditional dance forms gather from all around the country to perform in the Khajuraho dance festival. This dance festival is usually held in February.
Tansen Music Festival: As the name suggests, this festival is dedicated to singing. Singers, new and old, get a chance to showcase their talent during this festival. The four-day Tansen Music Festival is celebrated in December in Gwalior.
Ujjain Kumbh Mela: The Kumbh Mela is one of the holiest festivals celebrated in India. It is celebrated once in twelve years in four Indian cities, Ujjain is one of them. People take a dip in Ujjain’s holy river, Shipra to wash their sins. This festival is usually held in April and May.
Pachmarhi Utsav: Pachmarhi is a popular tourist destination in Madhya Pradesh. This festival is held in Pachmarhi and lasts for six days and focuses on folk art and culture. National and international performers gather during this festival for cultural evenings. Local handicrafts are also displayed during the Pachmarhi Utsav.
Bhagoria Haat Festival: This festival is celebrated by the Bhils and Bhilalas of Madhya Pradesh. It can be viewed as a match-making festival for boys and girls. Usually, this festival is celebrated during March before Holi celebrations and presided over by a respected elder from the village.
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