Neha JainJaipur is undoubtedly the most colorful city in India. The city has a beautiful back drop of rich heritage, culture, art and architecture. The amazing forts, splendid palaces, serene temples and beautiful havelis attract tourists from all over the world. Jaipur is not only about the palaces and monuments. The city has been captivating attraction of its guests in the field of handicrafts and jewelry too. Their unique sense of creativity and design has no matches in the world. The intricate work of art blows life to this city. Take a walk down the busy market filled with bright turbans and ethnic attire, striking jewelry and mouth watering food and get colored in the colors of Jaipur.
The city of Rajputs remains vibrant throughout the year. Festivals like kite festival, camel festival, gangaur festival, elephant and teej festival are celebrated on a grand level and appeal to travelers from around the world. The city celebrates each festival with dignity and merriment. State holidays on these festivals keep on changing every year depending on the state of the moon. However, national holidays remain the same. A few holidays fall under the restricted category where leave depends upon the organizations.
So, what kind of aura do you want on your visit to the city of royals? The festival rush or a quieter environment? Here is a list of the holidays celebrated in Jaipur to help you plan your trip accordingly.
Public Holidays in Jaipur
- Idu’l Zuha / Bakrid (Feast of Sacrifice)
- Muharram
- Makar Sankranti
- Republic Day
- Maha Shivratri
- Holi
- Mahavir Jayanti
- Milad-Un-Nabi (Prophet’s Birthday)
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Buddha Purnima
- Independence Day
- Raksha Bandhan
- Krishna Janamashtami/Shrikrishna Jayanti
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday/Gandhi Jayanti
- Id-ul-Fitr
- Dussehra
- Deepawali or Diwali
- Guru Nanak Jayanti
- Christmas Day
Note: Most of the historical monuments remain closed during holidays. Plan accordingly!
