Also known as the ‘Land of Dawn-lit Mountains, ' Arunachal Pradesh is a northeastern state enclosed by Burma, China, and Bhutan on three sides. Apart from being one of the remotest states, it is the only place in India that greets the rising sun. The diversity in the species living there allures tourists from worldwide.

Go through the following sections to learn about the government and bank holidays and get a brief idea about the most famous destinations in Arunachal Pradesh.

Apart from being immensely enchanting, Arunachal Pradesh is also known for its rich culture and traditions. The state celebrates every festivity enthusiastically, involving almost everyone.

The following sections list all the state-specific festivals of Arunachal Pradesh:

1. Pongal/ Magha Bihu (15th January 2024): Pongal or Pagha Bihu is a traditional harvesting festival in Arunachal Pradesh, mainly celebrated by the Tutsa tribe of Changlang in mid-January.
2. Statehood Day (20th February 2024): Statehood Day commemorates the event when Arunachal Pradesh was considered a separate state in India through the 55th constitutional amendment.
3. Holi (25th March 2024): Arunachal Pradesh celebrates The festival of colours enthusiastically.
4. Good Friday (29th March 2024): It is a national holiday, and this day commemorates the last final hours before Jesus was crucified by the Jews, as per the Bible.
5. Bohag Bihu (14th April 2024): Popularly known as Xaat Bihu or Rongili Bihu, Bohag Bihu is an Assamese festival celebrated seven days to mark the Assamese new year and the beginning of spring.
6. Buddha Purnima (23rd May 2024): Buddha Purnima marks the birthday of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is the most important and auspicious day for Buddhists worldwide.
7. Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October 2024): This day marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, one of our most eminent freedom fighters. He was a nonviolent freedom fighter and the leader of the Salt March.
8. Maha Ashtami to Vijaya Dashami (11th October 2024 to 13th October 2024): These are the last three days of the nine-day gala event of Durga Puja, celebrated with great joy.
9. Diwali (1st November 2024): During this festival, people light candles and diyas throughout their houses to honour Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.
10. Indigenous Faith Day (1st December 2024): This day is celebrated to pay respect to all the Indigenous faiths in Arunachal Pradesh and mark the birth anniversary of Golgi Bota Talom.

Avoid planning necessary government and bank holiday appointments, as they might get cancelled quickly. These tables will help you keep track of the holidays, which will eventually prove useful in maintaining a perfect work-life balance.

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