The month of October is full of festivals and special occasions in India. Earlier this month, there were holidays in many states due to Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 and Dashami on October 10. Now in the coming days, there is an opportunity of three consecutive days of holiday in the whole country from October 11 to 13. During this time, schools, colleges, offices and banks will all remain closed, giving people a chance to celebrate the festival and spend time with their families.
October 11: Navami festival
October 11 will be celebrated as Navami, which is an important day during Durga Puja. On this day, there will be a public holiday across the country. All government offices, schools and colleges will remain closed on this day. Banks will also remain closed on this day, so that people can do the necessary shopping for the festival. Many private companies will also be given a holiday on this day, so that the employees can enjoy this special occasion. Goddess Durga is worshipped on the day of Navami, and people celebrate it with great pomp.
October 12: Second Saturday and Dussehra
October 12 has two special occasions—this day is the second Saturday, and Dussehra will also be celebrated. On this day, banks will be completely closed, as it is an official holiday. The festival of Dussehra is also known as Vijayadashami, when Lord Rama killed Ravana. On this day, people perform puja and effigies of Ravana are burnt at many places. Schools, colleges and many offices will also remain closed on this day, so that families can enjoy the occasion to the fullest.
October 13: Sunday Weekly Holiday
October 13 is Sunday, which is usually a weekly holiday. All banks, schools and colleges will remain closed on this day as well. People can use this day to spend with family. Especially during festivals, people celebrate with their family and friends.
October 14: Special Holiday in Gangtok
After this, there will be a special public holiday in Gangtok (Sikkim) on Monday, October 14. This day will be celebrated on the occasion of Durga Puja or Dasin. All schools, colleges, offices and banks will remain closed in Gangtok on this day. People here celebrate this festival with great pomp and participate in various religious activities.
Importance of Holidays
With these three days of holidays as well as the special holiday of October 14, people are ready to celebrate their festivals and spend family time. This occasion is also special for those who want to plan holidays. Thus, the experience of three consecutive days of holiday in the month of October will be special for everyone. People will be able to enjoy these holidays to the fullest in their own way.
