The following public holidays are observed at the Indian embassy and consulates in United States.
Holidays | Date |
New Year’s Day | January 1 |
Republic Day | January 26 |
Mahavir Jayanti | Varies |
Good Friday | Two days before Easter Sunday |
Vaisakhi/Baisakhi/Vishu | Varies |
Id-ul-Fitr | Varies |
Memorial Day | Last Monday of May |
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | Varies |
Independence Day of USA | July 04 |
Independence Day of India | August 15 |
Muharram | Varies |
Labor Day | First Monday in September |
Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | October 02 |
Dusshera (Vijaya Dashmi) | Varies |
Milad Un Nabi or Id-e-Milad | Varies |
Deepawali (Diwali) | Varies |
Thanksgiving Day | Foruth Thursday of November |
Guru Nanak Dev’s Birthday | Varies |
Christmas Day | December 25 |
As the dates may change at short notice, it is the best to check with the Embassy by calling (202) 939-7000.