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Mahavir Jayanti in India
Mahavir Jayanti Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2010–2019.
Note: During a gazetted holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Wed | Apr 28 | Mahavir Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2011 | Sat | Apr 16 | Mahavir Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2012 | Thu | Apr 5 | Mahavir Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2013 | Wed | Apr 24 | Mahavir Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2014 | Sun | Apr 13 | Mahavir Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2015 | Thu | Apr 2 | Mahavir Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2016 | Wed | Apr 20 | Mahavir Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2017 | Sun | Apr 9 | Mahavir Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2018 | Thu | Mar 29 | Mahavir Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2019 | Wed | Apr 17 | Mahavir Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
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