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Karwa Chauth is an annual one-day festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva and goddess Parvati. It occurs on the fourth day after the full moon in the Hindu month of Kartik, which is usually in October.
Is Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) a Public Holiday?
Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) is an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in India allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.
This festival honors the Hindu god Shiva and goddess Parvati.
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About Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)
Read more about Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth).Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) Observances
Note: Individuals can take a limited number of restricted holidays but government offices and most businesses remain open. This system gives individuals the flexibility to take time off to celebrate a holiday within India's vast religious and cultural society.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 水曜日 | 11月4日 (水) | Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2021 | 日曜日 | 10月24日 (日) | Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2022 | 木曜日 | 10月13日 (木) | Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2023 | 水曜日 | 11月1日 (水) | Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2024 | 日曜日 | 10月20日 (日) | Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2025 | 金曜日 | 10月10日 (金) | Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2026 | 木曜日 | 10月29日 (木) | Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2027 | 月曜日 | 10月18日 (月) | Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2028 | 土曜日 | 10月7日 (土) | Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2029 | 金曜日 | 10月26日 (金) | Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2030 | 火曜日 | 10月15日 (火) | Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Restricted Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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