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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.

Mahavir Jayanti Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2015–2021.

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

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2015ThuApr 2Mahavir JayantiGazetted Holiday
2016WedApr 20Mahavir JayantiGazetted Holiday
2017SunApr 9Mahavir JayantiGazetted Holiday
2018ThuMar 29Mahavir JayantiGazetted Holiday
2019WedApr 17Mahavir JayantiGazetted Holiday
2020MonApr 6Mahavir JayantiGazetted Holiday
2021SunApr 25Mahavir JayantiGazetted Holiday

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