The holiday season is here! In the month of August, many Hindu festivals are celebrated, along with national holidays.
Due to these national and religious festivals, August brings several days off, with banks and many offices closing, allowing people to enjoy their time off.
However, compared to August, September does not offer as many holidays.
September Festivals and Holidays
In September, we have Janmashtami and Milad un-Nabi, according to the Islamic calendar, as the major festivals. Apart from these, September hosts a few other minor festivals.
If you’re planning to make the most of September’s holidays or wish to travel during the holidays, it’s essential to know when the best time to travel is.
Holidays in September
September offers a limited number of holidays. For instance, on September 6th and 7th, we celebrate Janmashtami, resulting in bank closures and holidays in many offices.
On September 28th and 29th, we observe the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, known as Barawafat, which may also be a holiday. The availability of these holidays can vary by state.
Making the Most of September Holidays
In Delhi, the 20th Summit is scheduled, causing the capital city to be closed for three days.
From September 8th to 10th, most schools, colleges, and offices will either remain closed or offer work from home options.
If you are in Delhi and have the opportunity to take time off, you can plan a trip outside the city during this time.
List of September Holidays
Here is a list of holidays in September:
- September 3rd: Sunday Holiday
- September 6th: Bank Holiday – Janmashtami
- September 7th: Bank Holiday – Janmashtami (Shravan Vad-8)/Krishna Ashtami
- September 9th: Second Saturday Holiday
- September 10th: Sunday Holiday
- September 17th: Sunday Holiday
- September 18th: Bank Holiday – Varsiddhi Vinayak Vrat/Ganesh Chaturthi
- September 19th: Bank Holiday – Ganesh Chaturthi
- September 22nd: Bank Holiday – Shri Narayan Guru Samadhi Day
- September 23rd: Bank Holiday – Maharaja Hari Singh Ji’s Birthday and Fourth Saturday Holiday
- September 24th: Sunday Holiday
- September 25th: Shrimanta Sankardeva Jayanti
- September 27th: Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday)
- September 28th: Eid-e-Milad/Eid-e-Miladun Nabi (Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday) (Barawafat)
- September 29th: After Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi – Indra Jatra/Shukrawar
When to Travel in September
If you want to make the most of the upcoming holidays and plan a trip, consider the following opportunities:
- Take a break from work on Friday, September 8th, and enjoy a four-day long weekend, including Janmashtami.
- Utilize the weekend with holidays on September 9th and 10th for a quick two-day trip.
- Consider a long trip if you have a holiday on September 28th or 29th due to Barawafat, creating a four to five-day break.
- Plan an extended vacation at the end of September, taking advantage of the holidays.
These are some ways to plan your travel in September, making the most of the available holidays.