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Himachal Pradesh Holidays: List of Public Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in 2023

Team AckoMay 1, 2023

Public holidays in Himachal Pradesh in 2023 include days of national importance, regional festivals and government-declared holidays. Government entities, schools, colleges and most private offices remain closed during these days. Hence, it is a good opportunity to plan vacations or outings. But for that, you may need a detailed holiday list, and this article provides you with a list of Himachal Pradesh’s public holidays in 2023.

Contents

Upcoming Public Holidays in Himachal Pradesh
List of Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in 2023
Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in January 2023
Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in February 2023
Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in March 2023
Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in April 2023
Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in May 2023
Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in June 2023
Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in July 2023
Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in August 2023
Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in September 2023
Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in October 2023
Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in November 2023
Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in December 2023
Himachal Pradesh: An Overview

Upcoming Public Holidays in Himachal Pradesh

Following are the upcoming government holidays in Himachal Pradesh in May-2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	5-May	Buddha Purnima
Monday	22-May	Maharana Pratap Jayanti

List of Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in 2023

The table mentioned below highlights the public holidays in Himachal Pradesh in the calendar year 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day/Basant Panchami/Sri Chotu Ram Jayanti
Sunday	5-Feb	Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Saturday	18-Feb	Maha Shivratri
Wednesday	8-Mar	Holi
Thursday	30-Mar	Ram Navami
Friday	7-Apr	Good Friday
Friday	14-Apr	Birth Anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Saturday	15-Apr	Himachal Day
Saturday	22-Apr	Eid-ul-Fitr
Friday	5-May	Buddha Purnima
Monday	22-May	Maharana Pratap Jayanti
Sunday	4-Jun	Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti
Thursday	29-Jun	Bakra Eid
Saturday	29-Jul	Muharram
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day
Thursday	7-Sept	Janmashtami
Monday	2-Oct	Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday	24-Oct	Dussehra
Saturday	28-Oct	Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Sunday	12-Nov	Deepavali
Monday	27-Nov	Guru Nanak Jayanti
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas

Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in January 2023

The following table denotes the public holidays in Himachal Pradesh in January 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day/Basant Panchami/Sri Chotu Ram Jayanti

Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in February 2023

Here’s a table with a list of government holidays in Himachal Pradesh in February 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	5-Feb	Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Saturday	18-Feb	Maha Shivratri

Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in March 2023

Please refer to the table below for the public holidays in Himachal Pradesh in March 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	8-Mar	Holi
Thursday	30-Mar	Ram Navami

Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in April 2023

The table mentioned below lists the government holidays in Himachal Pradesh in April 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	7-Apr	Good Friday
Friday	14-Apr	Birth Anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Saturday	15-Apr	Himachal Day
Saturday	22-Apr	Eid-ul-Fitr

Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in May 2023

You can refer to the table shared below for the Himachal Pradesh Government holiday list for May 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	5-May	Buddha Purnima
Monday	22-May	Maharana Pratap Jayanti

Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in June 2023

The table below highlights the public holidays in Himachal Pradesh in June 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	4- Jun	Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti
Thursday	29-Jun	Bakra Eid

Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in July 2023

The following table lists Himachal Pradesh’s public holidays in July 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	29-Jul	Muharram

Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in August 2023

The table mentioned below lists the Himachal Pradesh Government holidays in August 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day

Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in September 2023

Here’s a table with the list of public holidays in September 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	7-Sept	Janmashtami

Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in October 2023

The following table provides Himachal Pradesh’s public holidays in October 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	2-Oct	Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday	24-Oct	Dussehra
Saturday	28-Oct	Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti

Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in November 2023

The table shared below denotes the government holidays in Himachal Pradesh in November 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	12-Nov	Deepavali
Monday	27-Nov	Guru Nanak Jayanti

Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in December 2023

The following table lists the public holidays in Himachal Pradesh in December 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas

Himachal Pradesh: An Overview

Himachal Pradesh is known for its rich culture and traditions. The state celebrates unique festivals and hosts international fairs that attract tourists from all around the world. Some prominent festivals and fairs include Manali Winter Festival, Lohri, Lavi Fair and Dussehra. The general public gets a day off during these celebrations.

The Manali Winter Festival is held in January. It’s an event that attracts people from across the world. During the festival, you can witness the music and folk dance of the locals. It’s the best time to visit Manali as you get to see the snow-covered landscape.
The Lohri celebration involves people dancing and singing folk songs, bringing the local community together. During the festival, the locals also organise a fair in Pragpur in the Kangra district.
The Lavi fair is an event related to the handloom industry. The locals showcase woollen clothes, shawls, carpets and jewellery. Apart from that, you can also witness the trade between villagers. The trade fair, or the International Lavi Fair, is held in Rampur.
Dussehra is the largest fair in Himachal Pradesh. The fair is held in Kullu, and the interesting fact is that it begins when the festival ends in other parts of the country. You can witness cultural activities performed by artists from different countries such as Russia, France, etc.

Disclaimer: The information in this article is compiled by referring to different sources on the internet. The list of holidays may change as per the state/central government notifications.