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 2021 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 2021 is declared beforehand. Read ahead to know more about public holidays in Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh Govt. Holiday Calendar List for 2021:
The following section is about Madhya Pradesh’s general holidays calendar. Note that certain Madhya Pradesh public holidays for 2021 may be subject to change.
MP Public Holidays Table:
Holidays in Madhya Pradesh During January 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Tuesday
26 January
Republic Day
Holidays in Madhya Pradesh During February 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Saturday
27 February
Sant Ravidas Jayanti
Holidays in Madhya Pradesh During March 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Tuesday
11 March
Maha Shivratri
Sunday
28 March
Holika Dahan
Monday
29 March
Holi
Holidays in Madhya Pradesh During April 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Friday
2 April
Good Friday
Wednesday
14 April
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
Wednesday
21 April
Ram Navami
Sunday
25 April
Mahavir Jayanti
Holidays in Madhya Pradesh During May 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Thursday
13 May
Eid-Ul-Fitr
Friday
14 May
Parshuram Jayanti
Wednesday
26 May
Buddha Purnima
Holidays in Madhya Pradesh During August 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Sunday
15 August
Independence Day
Thursday
19 August
Muharram
Sunday
22 August
Raksha Bandhan
Monday
30 August
Janmashtami
Holidays in Madhya Pradesh During September 2021
No public holidays in Madhya Pradesh during September 2021
Holidays in Madhya Pradesh During October 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Saturday
2 October
Gandhi Jayanti
Friday
15 October
Vijaya Dashami
Tuesday
19 October
Eid-E-Milad
Wednesday
20 October
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Holidays in Madhya Pradesh During November 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Thursday
4 November
Diwali
Friday
19 November
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Holidays in Madhya Pradesh During December 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Friday
25 December
Christmas
Madhya Pradesh Govt. Holiday Calendar List for 2020:
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.