| Date | Holiday |
| Jan. 26, 2011 (Wed.) | Republic Day Although India obtained its independence on 15 August 1947, it did not yet have a permanent constitution. On 29 August 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed to draft a permanent constitution. Unlike in Independence Day, Republic Day just celebrates the constitution. |
| Mar. 2, 2011 (Wed.) | Maha Shivaratri "The Night of Shiva". The ceremonies take place chiefly at night. This is a festival observed in honor of Lord Shiva. |
| Apr. 12, 2011 (Tues.) | Ram Navmi (A day of celebration the day of his Divine appearance) |
| Apr. 14, 2011 (Thurs.) | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti Celebrated because of his lifelong devotion to improving the status of the low caste Indians. |
| Apr. 22, 2011 (Fri.) | Good Friday Observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Lord Jesus Christ and His death at Calvary but HE was resurrected by God on the third day, to God be the Glory! Halelujah! |
| Aug. 15, 2011 (Mon.) | Independence Day is celebrated on 15th of August to commemorate its independence from British rule and its birth as a sovereign nation in 1947. |
Aug. 31, 2011 (Wed.) | Eid ul-Fitr / Ramzan Id is a three-day Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. |
| Sept. 1, 2011 (Thurs.) | Shri Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati is widely worshipped as the munificent god of wisdom. This is a festival in his honour and is celebrated in the states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. |
| Oct. 6, 2011 (Thurs.) | Dassera also known as Vijayadashmi, is one of the fascinating festivals of India and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm for ten continuous days. |
| Oct. 26-27, 2011 (Wed-Thurs.) | Diwali Popularly known as the Festival of Lights, to signify the triumph of good over evil within an individual |
| Nov. 7, 2011 (Mon.) | Bakri-Id It is known as the Festival of Sacrifice. There is a tradition of sacrificing a goat on this day. Goat is called ‘Bakr’ in Urdu and ‘id’ is derived from the word ‘iwd’ which means ‘Festival’ in Arabic language. |
| Nov. 10, 2011 (Thurs.) | Gurunanak Jayanti / Bakreeth (Birthday of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak, and one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism) |
| Dec 6, 2011 (Tues.) | (Moharum or Muharram or is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Some Muslims fast during daylight hours on the ninth and 10th or 10th and 11th days of the month. Some Muslims regard Muharram as the month of mourning, commemorating the Battle of Karbala. ) |
Note:
BSE may alter / change any of the above Holidays, for which a separate circular will be issued in advance.
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