2017 Public Holidays
In India, there are 3 nationwide public holidays in 2017. Explore the complete schedule below to track national observances, gazetted holidays, and key festive dates throughout the year. Click on any holiday to read more about its background, or use our browser tools to print custom calendar planners.
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2017 Public Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Republic Day Marks the day the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950, celebrated with a grand parade in New Delhi. | Public Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Independence Day Commemorates India's independence from British rule in 1947, with flag-hoisting at the Red Fort. | Public Holiday | |
| Monday | Gandhi Jayanti The birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 2 October, observed as a national holiday and the International Day of Non-Violence. | Public Holiday |
Observances & Religious Holiday
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Makar Sankranti A harvest festival marking the sun's transit into Capricorn, known as Pongal in the south and Lohri around it. | Religious Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Valentine's Day The celebration of romance on 14 February, popular among young people. Not a public holiday. | Observance | |
| Friday | Good Friday Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. A gazetted holiday observed by Christians across India. | Religious Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Children's Day Bal Diwas, on the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, celebrating children across India. Not a public holiday. | Observance | |
| Monday | Christmas Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, 25 December. A gazetted holiday observed across India. | Religious Holiday |