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Puducherry Holidays: List of Public Holidays in Puducherry in 2023

Team AckoMay 1, 2023

Public holidays in Puducherry in 2023 include local festivals and events, national events and government holidays. Government offices, most private offices, and schools and colleges remain shut during these days. Hence, you should be aware of these days to plan your day-to-day tasks, and for that, you may require a detailed holiday list. To help you in this regard, we have compiled the list of Puducherry’s public holidays in 2023.

Contents

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

Upcoming Public Holidays in Puducherry

Following are the upcoming government holidays in Puducherry in May 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	1-May	May Day

List of Government Holidays in Puducherry in 2023

The following table highlights the list of public holidays in Puducherry in the calendar year 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	1-Jan	New Year
Sunday	15-Jan	Pongal
Monday	16-Jan	Uzhavar Thirunal
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day
Friday	7-Apr	Good Friday
Friday	14-Apr	Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
Saturday	22-Apr	Eid-ul-Fitr
Monday	1-May	May Day
Wednesday	29-Jun	Bakra Eid
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day
Wednesday	16-Aug	De Jure Transfer Day
Thursday	7-Sept	Janmashtami
Tuesday	19-Sept	Ganesh Chaturthi
Thursday	28-Sept	Eid-E-Milad
Monday	2-Oct	Gandhi Jayanti
Monday	23-Oct	Maha Navami
Wednesday	1-Nov	Puducherry Liberation Day
Sunday	12-Nov	Deepavali
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas

Government Holidays in Puducherry in January 2023

The following table denotes the public holidays in Puducherry in January 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	1-Jan	New Year
Sunday	15-Jan	Pongal
Monday	16-Jan	Uzhavar Thirunal
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day

Government Holidays in Puducherry in February 2023

There are no government holidays in Puducherry in February 2023.

Government Holidays in Puducherry in March 2023

There are no public holidays in Puducherry in March 2023.

Government Holidays in Puducherry in April 2023

Here are the public holidays in Puducherry in April 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	7-Apr	Good Friday
Friday	14-Apr	Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
Saturday	22-Apr	Eid-ul-Fitr

Government Holidays in Puducherry in May 2023

The table mentioned below provides the list of government holidays in Puducherry in May 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	1-May	May Day

Government Holidays in Puducherry in June 2023

You can refer to the following table for the list of public holidays in Puducherry in June 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	29-Jun	Bakra Eid

Government Holidays in Puducherry in July 2023

There are no public holidays in Puducherry in July 2023.

Government Holidays in Puducherry in August 2023

The table shared below denotes the government holidays in Puducherry in August 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day
Wednesday	16-Aug	De Jure Transfer Day

Government Holidays in Puducherry in September 2023

Here’s a table with the Puducherry Government holidays in September 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	7-Sept	Janmashtami
Tuesday	19-Sept	Ganesh Chaturthi
Thursday	28-Sept	Eid-E-Milad

Government Holidays in Puducherry in October 2023

The table below provides Puducherry’s public holiday list for October 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	2-Oct	Gandhi Jayanti
Monday	23-Oct	Maha Navami

Government Holidays in Puducherry in November 2023

The below-mentioned table lists the government holidays in Puducherry in November 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	1-Nov	Puducherry Liberation Day
Sunday	12-Nov	Deepavali

Government Holidays in Puducherry in December 2023

You can refer to the following table for the list of public holidays in Puducherry in December 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas

Puducherry: An Overview

Pondicherry is a place with significant French influence. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, featuring serene beaches and rich architecture. Its prominent festivals include Bastille Day, Masquerade Festival, Thai Pongal and Masi Magam.

Bastille Day is a festival celebrated as France’s National Day in Puducherry. It involves parades and partying. Apart from that, National anthems of India and France are sung, and a soldier march takes place on July 14th.
The Masquerade Festival involves wearing elaborate masks and enjoying French delicacies. You can also visit different restaurants and enjoy rock music and French cuisine.
Thai Pongal is celebrated in January, and it is a famous festival among the Tamil people. It involves creating rangolis and cooking local delicacies.

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.