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  2. Public holidays in India - Wikipedia

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    Being a culturally diverse country, there are many festivals celebrated in various regions across the country. There are only three national holidays declared by Government of India: Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August), and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October). Apart from this, certain holidays which are celebrated nationally are ...

  3. List of countries by number of public holidays - Wikipedia

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    List of countries by number of public holidays. The following table is a list of countries by number of public holidays excluding non-regular special holidays. Nepal has the highest number of public holidays in the world with 35 annually. Also, Nepal has 6 day working schedule in a week. Country.

  4. Republic Day (India) - Wikipedia

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    The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950. Republic Day is a national holiday in India commemorating the adoption of the Constitution of India, and the country's transition to a republic which came into effect on 26 January 1950. The constitution replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document of India ...

  5. Independence Day (India) - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 1 September 2024. Public holiday celebrated on 15 August "15 August 1947" and "August 15, 1947" redirect here. For other uses, see August 1947 § August 15, 1947 (Friday). The flag of India hoisted at the Red Fort in Delhi ; hoisted flags are a common sight on Independence Day. Observed by India Type ...

  6. Public holidays in Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia

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    The Indian state of Tamil Nadu has 23 public holidays for staff working in government offices and banks. [1] They are declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881. [2][3] Three of them are national holidays: Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanthi. [4] State-specific holidays include Pongal, Thiruvalluvar Day, and Tamil New ...

  7. Public holidays in Nepal - Wikipedia

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    Public holidays. The following is the list of holidays for the calendar year 2018 in Nepal. Birthday of Prithvi Narayan Shah. The first day of the month of Magh. New Year celebration by the Tamang community. Educational institution only. Martyr's day in Nepal remembering the first four Martyrs of Nepal. Celebrated in reverence of Lord Shiva.

  8. Gandhi Jayanti - Wikipedia

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    Gandhi Jayanti is an event celebrated in India to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. It is celebrated annually on 2 October, and is one of the three national holidays in India. The United Nations celebrates the day as International Day of Non-Violence. Called the "Father of The Nation" by Subhas Chandra Bose, Gandhi espoused one of the most ...

  9. Public holiday - Wikipedia

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    They vary by country and may vary by year. With 36 days a year, Nepal is the country with the highest number of public holidays but it observes six working days a week. India ranks second with 21 national holidays, followed by Colombia and the Philippines at 18 each. Likewise, Japan, China and Hong Kong enjoy 17 public breaks a year. [6]