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.
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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 |
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 |
Here are the public holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in January 2023.
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
---|---|---|
Thursday | 26-Jan | Republic Day |
Following are the government holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in February 2023.
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
---|---|---|
Saturday | 18-Feb | Maha Shivratri |
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 |
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 |
The table mentioned below denotes the government holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in May 2023.
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
---|---|---|
Friday | 5-May | Buddha Purnima |
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 |
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 |
Here are the Jammu and Kashmir Government holidays in August 2023.
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
---|---|---|
Tuesday | 15-Aug | Independence Day |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 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.
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