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  2. Public holidays in India - Wikipedia

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    In addition to the three fixed national holidays, Union Government of India declares additional days as holidays which are largely followed by central government offices and affiliates. In addition to designated fixed holidays, few other days are designated optional from which select number of days can be chosen according to individual convenience.

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

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    public holidays Maximum number of public holidays Notes Albania [1] 14 14 Argentina [2] 19 19 Australia [3] 9 13 depending on state Austria [4] 13 18 depending on state and workplace Bangladesh [5] 22 22 Belgium [6] 10 10 Barbados [7] 12 12 Brazil [8] [9] 9 12 including bank holidays Bulgaria [10] 12 12 Cambodia [11] 21 21 Canada [12] 10 11 ...

  4. Independence Day (India) - Wikipedia

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    The entire event is broadcast by Doordarshan, India's national broadcaster, and usually begins with the shehnai music of Ustad Bismillah Khan. Independence Day is observed throughout India with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades and cultural events. It is a national holiday in the country. [4] [5] [6]

  5. 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 ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. 2024 Indian general election - Wikipedia

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    2024 Indian general election. General elections were held in India from 19 April to 1 June 2024 in seven phases, to elect all 543 members of the Lok Sabha. [ a] Votes were counted and the result was declared on 4 June to form the 18th Lok Sabha. [ 2][ 3] On 7 June 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed the support of 293 MPs to Droupadi ...

  8. List of holidays by country - Wikipedia

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    Public holidays in Andorra. Public holidays in Angola. Public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda. Public holidays in Argentina. Public holidays in Armenia. Public holidays in Australia. Public holidays in Christmas Island. Public holidays in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Public holidays in Norfolk Island.

  9. Columbus Day - Wikipedia

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    2026 date. October 12 (United States) Frequency. Annual. Columbus Day is a national holiday in many countries of the Americas and elsewhere, and a federal holiday in the United States, which officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus 's arrival in the Americas. Columbus went ashore at Guanahaní, an island in the Bahamas, on ...