Special Days

India has a long calendar of national days, international observances, state foundation days and cultural occasions, and it is easy to lose track of them. This section keeps them in one place, with the date, the reason the day exists and a few lines on how people mark it.

What is covered

• Month-wise lists of important days, such as the national and international days in March and April, for exams, quizzes and general knowledge.
• State foundation days, for example Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day, with a short history of how the state was formed.
• Greeting ideas for the days where people usually send wishes.

Why dates here can be trusted

Fixed-date days are checked against official or well-known sources. For days that move every year, such as lunar-calendar festivals, we note the year the date applies to, because a date from last year is the most common mistake on this type of page. If you spot a wrong date, please tell us through the contact page and we will fix it.

For religious festivals and celebrations, see Festival & Events.