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Mahavir Jayanti in India

Is Mahavir Jayanti a Public Holiday?

Mahavir Jayanti is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In 2021, it falls on a Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday opening hours.

Mahavir Jayanti Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2016–2025.

Note: During a gazetted holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2016WedApr 20Mahavir JayantiGazetted Holiday
2017SunApr 9Mahavir JayantiGazetted Holiday
2018ThuMar 29Mahavir JayantiGazetted Holiday
2019WedApr 17Mahavir JayantiGazetted Holiday
2020MonApr 6Mahavir JayantiGazetted Holiday
2021SunApr 25Mahavir JayantiGazetted Holiday
2022ThuApr 14Mahavir JayantiGazetted Holiday
2023TueApr 4Mahavir JayantiGazetted Holiday
2024SunApr 21Mahavir JayantiGazetted Holiday
2025ThuApr 10Mahavir JayantiGazetted Holiday

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.