This is a state that is in Northern India and separates it from Pakistan through the Line Of Control. One of the unique features of the state is the autonomy that has been granted to it under Article 370 of the constitution. The capital of Jammu and Kashmir is Jammu (Winter), Srinagar (Summer) The state is known for its scenic beauty and picturesque location.
The Kashmir valley is known for its immense beauty and a lot of Indian cinema had been shot in this region before. This is the only state in the country that has a large muslim population. In fact, it is the only state in the country, which has the largest Muslim population.
Date & Month | Day | Holiday |
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January 9 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
January 23 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
January 26 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
February 13 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
February 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
March 11 | Thursday | Maha Shivaratri |
March 13 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
March 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
March 29 | Monday | Holi |
April 10 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
April 13 | Tuesday | Vaisakh |
April 14 | Wednesday | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
April 24 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
May 7 | Friday | Jumat-ul-Wida |
May 8 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
May 10 | Monday | Shab-i-Qadr |
May 13 | Thursday | Idul Fitr |
May 22 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
May 26 | Wednesday | Buddha Purnima |
June 12 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
June 26 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
July 5 | Monday | Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday |
July 10 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
July 13 | Tuesday | Martyrs' Day |
July 20 | Tuesday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
July 21 | Wednesday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha Holiday |
July 24 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
August 14 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
August 15 | Sunday | Independence Day |
August 19 | Thursday | Muharram |
August 28 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
August 30 | Monday | Janmashtami |
September 11 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
September 25 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
October 2 | Saturday | Gandhi Jayanti |
October 9 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
October 15 | Friday | Vijaya Dashami |
October 19 | Tuesday | Eid e Milad |
October 22 | Friday | Friday Following Eid e Milad |
October 23 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
November 4 | Thursday | Diwali |
November 13 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
November 19 | Friday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
November 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
December 5 | Sunday | Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Jayanti |
December 11 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |