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List of Public Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in 2023

Team AckoMay 1, 2023

Public holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in 2023 are days when most administrative offices, private organisations and schools/colleges are closed. Hence, it is a perfect time to plan outings, participate in festivals or visit fairs. For that, you may need a comprehensive list of holidays. This article will help you learn about Jammu and Kashmir’s public holidays in 2023.

Contents

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

Upcoming Public Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir

You can refer to the following table for the upcoming government holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in May- 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	5-May	Buddha Purnima

List of Government Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in 2023

The following table highlights the public holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in the calendar year 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day
Saturday	18-Feb	Maha Shivratri
Wednesday	8-Mar	Holi
Thursday	30-Mar	Ram Navami
Friday	14-Apr	Birth Anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Tuesday	18-Apr	Shab-e-Qadr
Friday	21-Apr	Jamat-Ul-Vida
Saturday	22-Apr	Eid-ul-Fitr
Friday	5-May	Buddha Purnima
Thursday	29-Jun	Bakra Eid
Friday	30-Jun	Bakra Eid
Wednesday	5-Jul	Guru Hargobind Ji’s birthday
Thursday	13-Jul	Martyr's Day
Saturday	29-Jul	Muharram
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day
Thursday	7-Sept	Janmashtami
Thursday	28-Sep	Eid-E-Milad
Friday	29-Sep	Friday Following Eid-E-Milad
Monday	2-Oct	Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday	24-Oct	Dussehra
Sunday	12-Nov	Deepavali
Monday	27-Nov	Guru Nanak Jayanti
Tuesday	5-Dec	Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Jayanti
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas

Government Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in January 2023

Here are the public holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in January 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day

Government Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in February 2023

Following are the government holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in February 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	18-Feb	Maha Shivratri

Government Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in March 2023

Please refer to the table below for the list of public holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in March 2023.

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

Government Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in April 2023

Here is a list of Jammu and Kashmir’s public holidays in April 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	14-Apr	Birth Anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Tuesday	18-Apr	Shab-e-Qadr
Friday	21-Apr	Jamat-Ul-Vida
Saturday	22-Apr	Eid-ul-Fitr

Government Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in May 2023

The table mentioned below denotes the government holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in May 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	5-May	Buddha Purnima

Government Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in June 2023

Here are the public holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in June 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	29-Jun	Bakra eid
Friday	30-Jun	Bakra Eid

Government Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in July 2023

The below-mentioned table provides the list of government holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in July 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	5-Jul	Guru Hargobind Ji’s birthday
Thursday	13-Jul	Martyr's Day
Saturday	29-Jul	Muharram

Government Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in August 2023

Here are the Jammu and Kashmir Government holidays in August 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day

Government Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in September 2023

Please refer to the following table for the list of government holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in September 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	7-Sept	Janmashtami
Thursday	28-Sep	Eid-E-Milad
Friday	29-Sep	Friday Following Eid-E-Milad

Government Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in October 2023

Here’s a table with the public holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in October 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	2-Oct	Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday	24-Oct	Dussehra

Government Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in November 2023

The following table lists the government holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in November 2023.

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

Government Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in December 2023

The table below denotes the public holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in December 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	5-Dec	Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Jayanti
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas

Jammu and Kashmir: An Overview

Jammu and Kashmir is a union territory with varied cultures and traditions. Apart from the jaw-dropping landscapes, it is also known for some unique festivals and fairs. The prominent festivals of this UT include Baisakhi, Tulip Festival, Shikara Festival and Gurez Festival. These festivals also attract a lot of tourists as one can witness the regional traditions.

The Sikh community in Jammu celebrates the Baisakhi Festival. It marks the beginning of the new year and the start of the harvesting season. Apart from that, it also commemorates the formation of the Khalsa Panth of Guru Gobind Singh’s warriors in 1699.
Tulip Festival is celebrated in the spring season when Tulips across Kashmir flourish in abundance. Srinagar is the focal point of this festival as it is home to Asia’s largest Tulip Garden. During this festival, you can witness a variety of tulips, local handlooms, delicacies and cultural activities.
Shikaras are the boats used by Kashmiris in the Dal Lake to give a tour of the place to tourists. During the festival, the boats are decorated with paint. Other highlights of this festival are the Shikara Boat Race and Dragon Boat Race.
The Gurez Festival is celebrated in Gurez, located around 120 km from Kashmir, which is at an altitude of 8,000 feet above sea level. The people of Gurez showcase their handicrafts, local delicacies and culture during this festival.

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.