Punjab is a state in the Northern part of India. The state has a very rich cultural tradition, which dates back to several thousand years. Bhangra is a very popular dance of Punjab, which has been popularised throughout the world. Punjab has a very good and delectable cuisine. Among these include sarson ka saag and tandoori chicken and makki di roti.
Chandigarh, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Jalandhar are the popular cities in Punjab. Baisakhi, Lohri and Teeyan are the popular festivals of the state. Punjab is very rich in agricultural produce. In fact, due to the high production of wheat it is often called the wheat granary of India. Chandigarh is capital and union territory and also the capital of the neighbouring state of Haryana.
Punjab also has a host of sporting personalities including the likes of Milkha Singh. It is believed that Kabbadi originated in Punjab. Field Hockey is a popular sport in Punjab and the state has produced many players that have won medals for the country.
Date & Month | Day | Holiday |
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January 13 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
January 17 | Wednesday | Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti |
January 26 | Friday | Republic Day |
January 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
February 10 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
February 24 | Saturday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
March 8 | Friday | Maha Shivaratri |
March 9 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
March 23 | Saturday | S. Bhagat Singh's Martyrdom Day |
March 25 | Monday | Holi |
March 29 | Friday | Good Friday |
April 8 | Monday | Parkash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji |
April 10 | Wednesday | Idul Fitr |
April 11 | Thursday | Idul Fitr |
April 13 | Saturday | Vaisakh |
April 14 | Sunday | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
April 17 | Wednesday | Ram Navami |
April 21 | Sunday | Mahavir Jayanti |
April 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
May 1 | Wednesday | May Day |
May 10 | Friday | Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti |
May 11 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
May 25 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
June 8 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
June 10 | Monday | Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji's Martyrdom Day |
June 17 | Monday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
June 22 | Saturday | Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti |
July 13 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
July 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
August 10 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
August 15 | Thursday | Independence Day |
August 24 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
August 26 | Monday | Janmashtami |
September 14 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
September 28 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
October 2 | Wednesday | Gandhi Jayanti |
October 3 | Thursday | Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti |
October 12 | Saturday | Vijaya Dashami |
October 13 | Sunday | Vijaya Dashami |
October 17 | Thursday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
October 26 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
October 31 | Thursday | Diwali |
November 1 | Friday | Diwali |
November 9 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
November 15 | Friday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
November 16 | Saturday | Shahidi Diwas S. Kartar Singh Sarabha Ji |
November 23 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
December 6 | Friday | Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji's Martyrdom Day |
December 14 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
December 27 | Friday | Shaheedi Sabha |
December 28 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |