Dadra and Nagar Haveli form a district in western India. Before the 20th century, this district was ruled by the Portuguese. In 2021, 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 2021 includes religious and national festivals.
Contents
- Public Holidays Calendar in Dadra and Nagar Haveli 2021:
- Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During January 2021
- Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During February 2021
- Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During March 2021
- Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During April 2021
- Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During May 2021
- Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During June 2021
- Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During July 2021
- Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During August 2021
- Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During September 2021
- Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During October 2021
- Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During November 2021
- Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During December 2021
- Public Holidays Calendar in Dadra and Nagar Haveli 2020:
- Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During January:
- Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During March:
- Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During April:
- Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During May:
- Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During July:
- Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During August:
- Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During October:
- Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During November:
- Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During December:
- Restricted Holidays:
- Popular Celebrations and Festivals in Dadra and Nagar Haveli:
Public Holidays Calendar in Dadra and Nagar Haveli 2021:
You can make a note of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli public holidays’ list for 2021 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 2021. 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 2021
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
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Tuesday | 26 January | Republic Day |
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During February 2021
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
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Thursday | 21 February | Maha Shivratri |
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During March 2021
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
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Monday | 10 March | Holi |
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During April 2021
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
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Tuesday | 13 April | Gudi Padava |
Wednesday | 21 April | Ram Navami |
Sunday | 25 April | Mahavir Jayanti |
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During May 2021
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
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Thursday | 13 May | Eid-Ul-Fitr |
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During June 2021
No public holidays in Dadra and Nagar during June 2021.
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During July 2021
No public holidays in Dadra and Nagar during July 2021.
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During August 2021
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
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Monday | 2 August | Liberation Day of Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
Sunday | 15 August | Independence Day |
Monday | 30 August | Janmashtami |
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During September 2021
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
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Friday | 10 September | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During October 2021
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
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Saturday | 2 October | Gandhi Jayanti |
Friday | 15 October | Dussehra |
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During November 2021
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
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Thursday | 4 November | Diwali |
Friday | 5 November | Govardhan Puja |
Wednesday | 10 November | Chhat Puja |
Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During December 2021
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
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Saturday | 25 December | Christmas |
Public Holidays Calendar in Dadra and Nagar Haveli 2020:
Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During January:
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Sunday | 26-Jan | Republic Day |
Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During March:
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Tuesday | 10-Mar | Holi |
Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During April:
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Monday | 6-Apr | Mahavir Jayanti |
Friday | 10-Apr | Good Friday |
Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During May:
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Monday | 25-May | Eid-Ul-Fitr |
Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During July:
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Friday | 31-July | Bakri Eid |
Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During August:
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Saturday | 15-Aug | Independence Day |
Saturday | 22-Aug | Ganesh Chaturthi |
Sunday | 30-Aug | Muharram |
Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During October:
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Friday | 02-Oct | Gandhi Jayanti |
Monday | 26-Oct | Vijaya Dashami |
Monday | 30-Oct | Eid-e-Milad |
Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During November:
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Saturday | 14-Nov | Diwali |
Monday | 30-Nov | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli During December:
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Friday | 25-Dec | Christmas |
Check: Bank Holidays List 2021 in India
Note: This list applies to the entire Dadra and Nagar Haveli district including the following areas.
- Dadra
- Masat
- Naroli
- Rakholi
- Samarvarni
- Silvassa
Check: India Public Holidays List 2021
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.
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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