India filled with natural beauties is one of the best destinations in the world to visit on your holidays. There are many India public holidays 2014 celebrated throughout the year in India. Let’s get the ball rolling on India public holidays 2014:
| Name | Date | Remarks |
| New Year | January 01 | Celebrated with huge entertainments |
| Republic Day | January 26 | National holiday celebrated across the Nation |
| Maha Shivaratri | February 27 | Celebrated by Hindus with performing pujas |
| Holi | March 17 | Celebrated with colors happily |
| Good Friday | April 18 | Also known as Great Friday is the Christian religious holiday |
| Ramadan Celebration Day | July 29 | Eid, is the Muslim holiday, end of Ramadan |
| Independence Day | August 15 | National holiday celebrated with patriotism |
| Krishna Janmastami | August 18 | Popular festival celebrated by Hindus |
| Ganesh chaturthi | August 29 | Celebrated with great enjoyment |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi | October 2 | Celebrated honoring Mahatma Gandhi, National father |
| Vijaya Dashami | October 3 | Ten days celebration |
| Bakri Id | October 6 | Popular Muslim festival |
| Diwali | October 23 | Celebrated with excitements and sharing sweets |
| Muharram | November 4 | Hugely celebrated by Muslims, as first month |
| Christmas | December 25 | Celebrated with happiness and excitements by Christians |
Plan your holidays now!
New Year: Wednesday, January 1
New Year is celebrated as 2014 calendar holiday by all, regardless of religious and regional differences
Republic Day: Sunday, January 26
National holiday representing the adoption of the Constitution of India and transition from British domination
Maha Shivaratri: Thursday, February 27
The night is celebrated worshiping Lord Shiva, which occurs on the 14th night of the new moon, the darkest night of the year
Holi: Monday, March 17
Also known as Dhuli Vandana is celebrated by throwing colored water and powder at each other with happiness
Good Friday: Friday, April 18
This is the religious holiday for Christians, commemorating crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ before Easter
Ramadan Celebration Day: Tuesday, July 29
Eid is celebrated by Muslims sharing sweets and happiness, end of Ramadan. The day represents end of fasting
Independence Day: Friday, August 15
This is the national holiday celebrated across the nation with patriotism and with many events
Krishna Janmastami: Monday, August 18
Also known as Gokulashtami, is a popular Hindu festival, celebrated on birth of Lord Krishna
Ganesh Chaturthi: Friday, August 29
This festival is most loved by children especially and celebrated as birthday of Lord Ganesha
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi: Thursday, October 2
National holiday, celebrated on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi birthday, Father of the Nation across India
Vijaya Dashami: Friday, October 3
Also known as Dhasara is the popular 2014 India holidays celebrated for 10 days across India and Nepal
Bakri Id: Monday, October 6
This day is widely celebrated by Muslims sharing sweets and special foods with each other
Diwali: Thursday, October 23
This is the most significant India holidays 2014, festival celebrated sharing sweets, visiting friends and relatives by people of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism
Muharram: Tuesday, November 4
This is a Muslim holiday celebrated as the New Year day
Christmas: Thursday, December 25
This special day is observed by Christians on the birth of Jesus
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