Comprehensive list of public holidays 2013 of India

Deepawali is the biggest festival on the list of public holidays 2013 of India. It would fall on 3rd November in 2013. Diwali is celebrated throughout the World. Hindus living in different parts of the globe celebrate Deepawali in the best possible manner.

India would observe a complete holiday on 26th January on account of its Republic Day. The day on which it adopted a new constitution and the world recognized it a Republic. It was in 1950 that India gave itself a new constitution. It is a special day for Indians hence it is prominently mentioned on public holidays 2013 in India.

Republic Day starts with a parade at India Gate in New Delhi. People from across the length and breadth of the country came to the capital to see the military prowess of the country. Meetings are organized by states and schools and colleges also celebrated the Republic Day by observing a complete holiday. The celebration lasts for one day and the country is back to business the next day.

The next big celebration in the public holidays 2013 is Holi, the festival of colors. In 2013, people would play Holi in 27th March. This festival unites people all faiths, caste and race. It ends discrimination and makes friends. Traditionally people play this festival with colors and water. Cannabis is also consumed as part of the tradition. On this day, people forget all their differences and hug each-other with love and affection. It is really a festival of friendship.

After playing with colors, Indians wait for summer to begin. The scorching heat, dry winds and long days prepare ground for onset of monsoon, the rainy season. With rain, starts another spell of festivals. The rainy season sets the mood right for festivals, shopping and merrymaking. After rains are over, starts Ramadan and then comes Eid ul-Fitr. It would fall on August 8th in 2013.

Celebrating Eid ul-Fitr in India is an opportunity for vacationers to see how people of different faiths live in perfect harmony. After Eid, comes the shopping festival that is called Navratri. These nine days bring business as people are in shopping mood. The Navratri would conclude on 14th October 2013 with the celebration of Vijay Dashmi.

Deepawali is the biggest festival on the list of public holidays 2013 of India. It would fall on 3rd November in 2013. Diwali is celebrated throughout the World. Hindus living in different parts of the globe celebrate Deepawali in the best possible manner. But it is only in India, where you can feel the real festive mood.

The public holidays 2013 of India would conclude with Christmas that is celebrated on 25th December. Make sure you are in India during one of its festivals.