The one thing that instantly comes to mind when one talks of Assam is the tea gardens in the state. The state is best known for its expansive tea estates. Assam capital is Dispur from Shillong. In fact, it should not surprise many individuals to know that the first oil well in Asia was drilled in Assam.
Guwahati is the capital of the state and the most populous. The state is rich in traditions and culture, with a unique and very delectable cuisine. Assam is also known for its silk and the one horned Rhinoceros. Silchar, Bongaigaon, Dimapur are famous cities of Assam.
Date & Month | Day | Holiday |
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January 9 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
January 15 | Friday | Magh Bihu |
January 23 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
January 26 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
January 31 | Sunday | Me-Dum-Me-Phi |
February 13 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
February 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
March 13 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
March 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
March 29 | Monday | Holi |
April 2 | Friday | Good Friday |
April 10 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
April 13 | Tuesday | Bohag Bihu Holiday |
April 14 | Wednesday | Bohag Bihu |
April 15 | Thursday | Bohag Bihu Holiday |
April 16 | Friday | Bohag Bihu Holiday |
April 24 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
May 1 | Saturday | May Day |
May 8 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
May 13 | Thursday | Idul Fitr |
May 14 | Friday | Idul Fitr |
May 22 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
June 12 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
June 26 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
July 10 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
July 20 | Tuesday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
July 21 | Wednesday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
July 24 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
August 14 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
August 15 | Sunday | Independence Day |
August 28 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
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 13 | Wednesday | Maha Ashtami |
October 14 | Thursday | Maha Navami |
October 15 | Friday | Vijaya Dashami |
October 18 | Monday | Kati Bihu |
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 11 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |