2008: India
National public holidays of India in 2008
| 2008 Date | Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| January 19 | Muharram | Observed mainly by the Shia Muslim community |
| January 26 | Republic Day | |
| March 6 | Maha Shivratri | Celebrated on the 13th night/14th day in the Krishna Paksha |
| March 21 | Milad-un-Nabi | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad |
| March 21 | Good Friday | Friday before Easter Sunday |
| March 22 | Holi | |
| April 14 | Ram Navami | |
| April 18 | Mahavir Jayanti | |
| May 20 | Buddha Purnima | |
| August 15 | Independence Day | |
| October 2 | Mahatma Gandhi Birthday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 2 | Idul Fitr | |
| October 9 | Dussehra | Vijaya Dashami |
| October 28 | Deewali | Deepawali |
| November 13 | Guru Nanak Birthday | |
| December 9 | Idul Juha | Bakrid |
| December 25 | Christmas day | |
| December 29 | Muharram | Observed mainly by the Shia Muslim community |
| Key |
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| National Holiday |
| Regional Holiday |
Other Years
- Public Holidays in India in 2013
- Public Holidays in India in 2012
- Public Holidays in India in 2011
- Public Holidays in India in 2010
- Public Holidays in India in 2009
Notes
- Only the secular holidays of Republic Day, Independence Day and Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday are observed nationally.
- Public holidays in India tend to be observed on a strictly regional basis. The above dates are Government of India holidays, when government offices will be closed nationwide. In addition, there are numerous festivals and fairs which are also observed in some states as holidays, the dates of which change from year to year.
- Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are the latest known dates.
- Although not government official holidays, Christmas Day and New Year's Day are observed nationally.
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