1400 km away from the mainland of India, Andaman and Nicobar Islands is heaven for beach lovers. The capital city of this union territory is Port Blair, which has an airport and a seaport that connects it to the rest of India. Tourists generally use ferries or airplanes to reach this island.

Scroll through the following section to keep track of government and bank holidays, as well as the festivities and popular destinations of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Situated in the Bay of Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands is an exotic tourist destination with unique festivals and cultures.

Festivals bring out the original essence of a destination with the help of its deep-rooted culture. They also hold an Island Tourism Festival for the enjoyment of the tourists.

The following section states the festivals and holidays of Andaman and Nicobar:

1. Republic Day (26th January): Republic Day commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution and India’s transition into a republic state.
2. Holi (14th March): Holi is the most colourful holiday of the year, celebrated by putting colours on one another.
3. Good Friday (18th April): It is a Christian holiday that marks the final hours before Jesus Christ's crucifixion. The Christians visit the church and honour Jesus’s sufferings and death.
4. Ram Navami (6th April): Lord Rama is a significant Hindu idol. He is believed to be one of the former forms of Lord Vishnu. Ram Navami is celebrated to mark his birth anniversary. 
5. Buddha Purnima (12th May): Buddha Purnima marks the birth anniversary of the founder of Gautam Buddha. He is also believed to have attained enlightenment on that day.
6. Muharram (6th July): Muharram is considered the first month of the Islamic calendar and New Year. It is also known to be the second holiest month, the first being Ramadan.
7. Independence Day (15th August): On this day, India gained its independence from the British government after years of slavery and struggle. This day is observed as a holiday, remembering all the freedom fighters and their contributions.
8. Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October): Mahatma Gandhi led various non-violent movements against the British government. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated to mark his birth anniversary.
9. Vijaya Dashami (2nd October): Vijaya Dashami is the last day of the nine-day-long Durga Puja. On this day, the idol of Maa Durga is immersed in water after performing the final rituals.
10. Diwali (21st October): Diwali is the festival of lights. On this day, people light candles all over the house to mark Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and his return to Ayodhya.

Know more about:

• Places to Visit in Andaman and Nicobar
• Famous Temples in Andaman and Nicobar

Plan your vacations and meetings accordingly so they don't coincide with government holidays. This will minimise the chances of your important appointments getting cancelled.