Saragarhi Day around the world in 2024

Saragarhi Day around the world in 2024
Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab Image via Pixabay
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2017 IndiaSep 12
Punjab Tue, Sep 12Government Holiday
  Summary

State Holiday in Punjab to mark the battle of Saragarhi, fought on this date in 1897

When is Saragarhi Day?

Saragarhi Day is a regional state holiday observed in Punjab, India on 12 September.

It was first declared as an offical state holiday in 2017.

History of Saragarhi Day

Honours the 21 military Sikh soldiers who died at the Battle of Saragarhi.

The battle was fought on 12 September 1897 by a platoon of 21 soldiers from the 36th Sikhs (now the 4th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment) against 10,000 Pashtun Orakzai tribesmen. The men fought valiantly for six hours and 45 minutes before all 21 fell.

Saragarhi Day is a regional state holiday in Punjab, but is observed by Sikhs worldwide.

In Punjab, All public and Government institutions will remain closed.


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