Important Days and Dates: In India, we celebrate various famous festivals and events every year, which have some social and cultural importance. It is helpful to stay aware of these important days and dates and their significance and never to miss any special event. Here in this article, we have provided the month-wise list of important days and dates celebrated in India. Keep Reading.
From past experiences, we have seen questions asked from “Important days and dates” in the GK (General Knowledge) section of various competitive exams like; UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, Defense & other State Govt. Exams. If you are a competitive exam aspirant, then you should have detailed information about all these important days and dates celebrated in India to answer any Static GK question asked on this topic. Our provided month-wise list of national days and dates, along with their significance, will help you to score better in your exam.
India is a country in South Asia. It is true that in India, there are various provinces, various languages and various cultures, but there is unity in diversity. The people of India so long maintained a sense of unity which is based on their distinct culture. Some famous and important days and dates, including Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti etc., are celebrated or observed every year all over India.
Important Days and Dates List
Below we have provided the month-wise lists of these important days, dates, events, and their significance.
National Important Days in January in India
Date
Event
Significance of the Day
January 9
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (NRI Day)
To mark the favours and contributions of Non-Resident Indians to the growth and development of our country.
January 12
National Youth Day
To celebrate the birthday anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
January 15
National Army Day
In recognition of Lt. General K. M. Cariappa.
January 24
National Girl Child Day
To promote awareness about issues facing girl childs and offer more support to girl childs in our country.
January 25
National Tourism Day & National Voters Day
To promote tourism.To encourage more young voters to take part in the political process in our country.
January 26
Republic Day
To celebrate the day on which the Constitution of India came into effect.
January 30
Martyr’s Day (Sarvodaya Day)
To mark the death of Gandhiji.
National Important Days in February in India
Date
Event
Significance of the Day
February 1
Indian Coast Guard Day
To protect the country’s vast maritime zones.
February 10
National Deworming Day
To eradicate intestinal worms, also referred to as Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) among children within the age group of 1-19.
February 10
National Productivity Day
To increase the productivity culture in India.
February 20
Arunachal Day
To commemorate the day on which, in 1987, Arunachal Pradesh became a fully-fledged Indian state.
February 24
Central Excise Day
To encourage and honour the employees of the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) in the country.
February 28
National Science Day
To remember the historical invention of the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman on 28 February 1928.
National Important Days in March in India
Date
Event
Significance of the Day
March 4
National Security Day
To appreciate the work of Indian security forces.
March 16
National Vaccination Day
To convey the importance of vaccination to the country.
National Important Days in April in India
Date
Event
Significance of the Day
April 5
National Maritime Day
To commemorate the first ship, The SS Loyalty, manufactured by The Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd., sailed from Mumbai to London.
April 11
National Safe Motherhood Day
To raise awareness about adequate access to care during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal services.
April 11
National Pet Day
To celebrate the relationship between a person and his or her pet.
April 13
Jallianwala Day
To mark the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a turning point in India’s struggle for Independence.
April 14
National Fire Service Day
To pay homage to the 71 Fire Service personnel who sacrificed their lives during an unfortunate mishap in 1944 on this day.
April 21
Civil Services Day
Is dedicated to India’s civil servants for their contribution and hard work towards our society.
April 21
Secretary’s Day
To celebrate the work of administrative professionals.
April 24
National Panchayati Day
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment was passed in 1992.
April 24
Manav Ekta Diwas
To celebrate the anniversary of the sacrifice by Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji for the entire Humanity.
April 30
Ayushman Bharat Diwas
Celebrated to achieve twin missions.
National Important Days in May in India
Date
Event
Significance of the Day
May 1
Maharashtra Din
Formation of the state of Maharashtra by the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960.
May 11
National Technology Day
To celebrate the achievements and contributions of Indian citizens to science and technology.
May 21
National Anti-Terrorism Day
Death anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.
National Important Days in July in India
Date
Event
Significance of the Day
July 1
National Doctors Day
To mark the birthday Anniversary of renowned physician Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy.
National Important Days in August in India
Date
Event
Significance of the Day
August 9
Quit India Movement Day
A call given by Mahatma Gandhi to the people across India came together to uproot British imperialism.
August 11
National Daughter’s Day
To remind and honour our women and girls.
August 15
Indian Independence Day
To commemorate the independence of India from British rule in 1947.
August 20
National Sadvabana Diwas/ Goodwill Day
To celebrate the birthday of Rajiv Gandhi.
August 29
National Sports Day
To celebrate the birthday of famous Hockey Player Dhayn Chand.
National Important Days in September in India
Date
Event
Significance of the Day
September 5
Teachers Day
Birth Day of Dr Radhakrishnan.
September 14
Hindi Day
Marking the declaration of Hindi language as an official language of the Government of India.
September 15
Engineers Day
Tribute to the greatest Indian engineer and Bharat Ratna, Sir Mokshagundam Viswesvaraya.
1st-7th September
National Nutrition Week
To raise awareness about nutrition and health.
National Important Days in October in India
Date
Event
Significance of the Day
October 2
Gandhi Jayanti
To mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
October 8
National Air-Force Day
To increase the awareness of the Indian air force in any National security organizations.
October 10
National Postal Worker Day
To praise postal workers for their services.
October 27
Infantry Day
To mark the landing of the first Indian infantry soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir to defend Indian territory from external aggression.
October 31
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
Birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel.
National Important Days in November in India
Date
Event
Significance of the Day
November 7
National Cancer Awareness Day
To raise awareness and education about cancer.
November 9
National Legal service day
To commemorate the enactment of the Indian Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.
November 14
National Children’s Day
Children’s Day is celebrated on the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru.
November 17
National Epilepsy Day
To create awareness about epilepsy
November 18
Sapper’s day
To pay tribute and encourage The Army’s Corps of Engineers.
November 19
National Integration Day
To celebrate the birth anniversary of the first woman Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.
November 26
National Law Day
To commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India.
14-20th November
All India Co-Operative Week
To encourage cooperative sectors in India.
National Important Days in December in India
Date
Event
Significance of the Day
December 2
National Pollution Prevention Day
In the memory of people who lost their lives in the Bhopal gas disaster.
December 4
National Navy Day
To recognize the achievements and role of the Indian Naval force in the country.
December 7
Armed Forces Flag Day
To collect funds from people for the welfare of the Indian Armed Forces Staff.
14th December
National Energy Conservation Day
To raise awareness about energy conservation.
December 16
Vijay Diwas
To celebrate India’s victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War
December 18
Minorities Rights Day
To protect the rights of minority communities.
December 22
National Mathematics Day
To mark the birthday anniversary of the Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.
December 23
Kisan Diwas
To celebrate the contributions of farmers and agriculture towards our nation.
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