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 (14th January): Pongal or Magha 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): Statehood Day commemorates the event when Arunachal Pradesh was considered a separate state in India through the 55th constitutional amendment.
3. Holi (14th March): Arunachal Pradesh celebrates The festival of colors enthusiastically.
4. Bohag Bihu (15th April): 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.
5. Good Friday (18th April): It is a national holiday, and this day commemorates the last final hours before Jesus was crucified by the Jews, as per the Bible.
6. Buddha Purnima (12th May): 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): 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 Navami to Vijaya Dashami (1st October to 2nd October): These are the last three days of the nine-day gala event of Durga Puja, celebrated with great joy.
9. Diwali (21st October): During this festival, people light candles and diyas throughout their houses to honor Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.
10. Indigenous Faith Day (1st December): This day is celebrated to pay respect to all the Indigenous faiths in Arunachal Pradesh and mark the birth anniversary of Golgi Bota Talom.

Know more about:

• Famous Temples to Visit in Arunachal Pradesh
• Places to Go Trekking in Arunachal Pradesh
• Best Bike Trips to Take in Arunachal Pradesh

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.