Gazetted Holiday2026-08-26
Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad)
मिलाद-उन-नबी
Mawlid or Eid-e-Milad celebrates the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
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Monday,24 August 2026
Discover today's date (August 24), historical milestones, holidays, observances, and practical planning tools.
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Week NumberWeek 35
Day of YearDay 236
Days Left in Year129 Days
QuarterQ3
Today's Observances & Celebrations
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Regular Working Day
No major official public holidays or pan-Indian festivals recorded for today. A regular working day!
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National Holiday2026-10-02
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
गांधी जयंती (Gandhi Jayanti)
Gandhi Jayanti is an event celebrated in India to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
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Gazetted Holiday2026-10-20
Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
दशहरा / विजयदशमी
Dussehra marks the victory of Rama over the ten-headed demon king Ravana.
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Hinduism / Cultural2026-08-28
Raksha Bandhan
रक्षाबंधन
Festival honoring the sacred bond between brothers and sisters through the tying of rakhi threads.
Traditions:
- •Tying the sacred rakhi thread
- •Applying tilak on the brothers forehead
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Hinduism2026-09-04
Krishna Janmashtami
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी
Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna with devotional singing, fasts, and Dahi Handi competitions.
Traditions:
- •Midnight Krishna puja
- •Dahi Handi human pyramids
Pan-India (Mathura, Vrindavan, Mumbai)Details→
Hinduism2026-09-14
Ganesh Chaturthi
गणेश चतुर्थी
Festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, featuring grand clay idols, modak sweets, and community processions.
Traditions:
- •Idol sthapana at home and pandals
- •Modak preparation
Maharashtra, Goa, South India & Pan-IndiaDetails→
Today in History
Notable historical breakthroughs, national milestones, and anniversaries on this day.
Year 1947National History
India Gains Independence from British Rule
India ended 200 years of British colonial rule, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru delivering the "Tryst with Destiny" address.
Year 2023Space Exploration
Chandrayaan-3 Lands on the Lunar South Pole (National Space Day)
India became the first nation to soft-land near the Moon's south pole, celebrated as National Space Day.
Year 1905Sports History
Birth of Major Dhyan Chand (National Sports Day)
Legendary hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand was born; celebrated annually as National Sports Day in India.
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Things to Do Today
- •Practice 5 minutes of mindful deep breathing before starting work.
- •Clear your desk of unnecessary papers and clutter.
- •Learn one new vocabulary word or professional skill today.
Daily Productivity Focus
Apply the 2-Minute Rule: If an actionable task takes less than two minutes, complete it immediately rather than postponing.
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Family or Classroom Activity
Share one interesting historical event from today over dinner and discuss what you learned.
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