Thursday, May 27, 2010

Lucknow Holidays

Lucknow Holidays
India is a land of fairs and festivals. Every month has some important festival in some part of the country. Lucknow is a city that has had a rich cultural heritage and historical legacy. Thus it celebrates many festivals, some of which are exclusive to Lucknow only. Such occasions are time for holidays in Lucknow! Given below is a (long!) list of public holidays in Lucknow. So go through it and plan your trip as most tourist attractions are closed on these holidays.
January 1: New Year's Day
January 21: Eid ul Zuha
January 26: Republic Day (National Holiday)
March 8: Maha Shiv Ratri
March 25: Holi
March 25: Good Friday
April 13: Baisakhi, Vishu/Bahag, Mesadi, Maghi
April 18: Sri Rama Navmi
April 21: Milad un Nabi or Eid ul Milad (The Prophet's Birthday)
April 22: Mahavir Jayanti
May 22: Buddha Purnima
August 15: Independence Day (National Holiday)
October 2: Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday (National Holiday)
October 12: Dusshera
November 1: Diwali (Deepawali)
November 3 - 5: Eid ul Fitr
November 15: Guru Nanak's Birthday
December 25: Christmas

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