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List of Public Holidays in Andaman & Nicobar Islands in 2023

Team AckoFeb 16, 2024

Public holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands are days when government offices and most private businesses and schools/colleges are closed. It is important to be aware of these holidays so that you can plan your outings and celebrations accordingly. Here is a list of the public holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for 2023 to assist you in your planning.

Contents

Upcoming Public Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
List of Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 2023
Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in January 2023
Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in March 2023
Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in April 2023
Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in May 2023
Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in June 2023
Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in July 2023
Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in August 2023
Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in September 2023
Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in October 2023
Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in November 2023
Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in December 2023
- Plan your holiday
Andaman and Nicobar Islands: An Overview

Upcoming Public Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Here’s a table highlighting the upcoming holidays in Andaman and Nicobar in the month of July-2023

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	29-Jul	Muharram

List of Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 2023

Here is a table listing the government holidays in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day
Wednesday	8-Mar	Holi
Thursday	30-Mar	Ram Navami
Friday	7-Apr	Good Friday
Saturday	22-Apr	Eid-ul-Fitr
Friday	5-May	Buddha Purnima
Thursday	29-Jun	Eid-al-Adha
Saturday	29-Jul	Muharram
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day
Thursday	7-Sep	Janmashtami
Thursday	28-Sept	Eid-e-Milad
Monday	2-Oct	Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday	24-Oct	Vijaya Dashami
Sunday	12-Nov	Deepavali
Monday	27-Nov	Guru Nanak’s Birthday
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas

Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in January 2023

Government holidays in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for January 2023 are listed in the table below.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day

Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in March 2023

The government holidays in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for March 2023 are listed below.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	8-Mar	Holi
Thursday	30-Mar	Ram Navami

Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in April 2023

Here is a list of Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ government holidays for April 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	7-Apr	Good Friday
Saturday	22-Apr	Eid-ul-Fitr

Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in May 2023

The table in this section lists the Government holidays in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for May 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	5-May	Buddha Purnima

Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in June 2023

Government holidays in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for June 2023 can be found in the table below.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	29-Jun	Eid-al-Adha

Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in July 2023

In the month of July 2023, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will observe the following list of public holidays.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	29-Jul	Muharram

Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in August 2023

The list of Andaman and Nicobar Islands government holidays for August 2023 is provided below.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day

Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in September 2023

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands' official holidays for September 2023 are listed in the table below.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	7-Sep	Janmashtami
Thursday	28-Sept	Eid-e-Milad

Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in October 2023

Here is a table listing the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' government holidays for the month of October 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	2-Oct	Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday	24-Oct	Vijaya Dashami

Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in November 2023

These days are Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ government holidays in November 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	12-Nov	Deepavali
Monday	27-Nov	Guru Nanak’s Birthday

Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in December 2023

To find out the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' government holidays in December 2023, please refer to the table below.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas

Plan your holiday

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands: An Overview

The Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is situated between the Andaman Sea and the Indian Ocean. The fairs and festivals celebrated in Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a big draw for tourists from around the world. Some of the popular ones include the Ganesh Pooja, Kali Pooja, Prakash Yatra, and Sri Shivaratri.

The Ganesh Pooja is an annual event that takes place on the fourth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. During this festival, pujaris (priests) perform special rituals, known as "Aartis," in honour of the God Ganesh at beautifully decorated temples in Aberdeen Bazaar, Golghar, and other locations.
Kali Pooja is a celebration honouring Maa Kali, the Hindu goddess. It happens in the Hindu calendar's Ashwin month, which spans from October to November. During this time, the Kali temple at Prem Nagar is adorned with colourful lamps.
This Prakash Yatra, which takes place just one day before Christmas. Around 6,000 Christians participate in the event, and spectators congregate in groups at various locations to watch.
Sri Shivaratri is a significant festival that takes place in the Hindu calendar month of Magha, typically in February or March. It is widely observed in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. On the festival day, Lord Shiva temples in Delanipur, Pahargaon, and Garacharma perform special rituals and aartis in addition to their usual decorations.

Disclaimer: The information in this article is compiled by referring to different sources on the internet. The list of holidays may change as per the state/central government notifications.