December 2022 Holidays Calendar With Important Festivals & Events: Gita Jayanti, Christmas, New Year's Eve; Full List of Significant Dates and Indian Bank Holidays for the Final Calendar Month
Soon, we have to bid farewell to the bygone year, full of learning, wonderful experiences and fun. But before that, various public observances and significant events are earmarked as essential days in December. To ensure you don't miss anything special before ushering into the New Year, we have a December 2022 Holidays Calendar below.
Just a month left to change your calendar and welcome 2023! But before that, we can't overlook pleasant chilly weather, culturally augmented events and festivals that have been a part of India's rich history and end-of-the-year sales, which December bring for us. This month lets everybody come together to enjoy some colourful and lively occasions and make merry with loved ones! Apart from hot delicacies and making New Year resolutions, the month also stores a host of significant global, regional, national and auspicious events that are worth a note. Festivals form an integral part of the Indian culture and contrast from state to state, with each state or city having its traditions and rituals for observing a particular celebration. This article brings you December 2022 Holidays Calendar with important festivals and events. Lucky Fruits for New Year 2023: From Lemon to Pomegranate; 5 Fruits That Will Attract Good Health, Luxury and Prosperity in Your Favour in The Coming Year.
December is the Saturday of the week, the day you look forward to all year long, but somewhere you still get a little anxious that one more year has passed! Isn't it? The twelfth and final month in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars lasts 31 days. Every month has fixed dates assigned to raise and spread awareness about a particular issue. From health, security, food, and history to travel, nature and famous personalities, the last month of 2022 has reserved many exciting dates for everybody and everything. Thursday, 1 December, will be marked as World AIDS Day. Followed by this, we have the most important Hindu festival of Gita Jayanti on 3 December. Moreover, Hindus will also celebrate Mokshada Ekadashi and Guruvayur Ekadashi on the 3rd and 4th of December. From Christmas Day to Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, We have made a listicle below that will help you to plan your holidays and days off. Christmas 2022 Gift Ideas: From Wireless Chargers to Self-Cleaning Water Bottles, Get Options for Presents With Total Utility for All Your Loved Ones.
December 2022 Holidays Calendar
| Date | Day | Festival |
| 1 December | Thursday | World AIDS Day |
| 3 December | Saturday | Gita Jayanti, Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat |
| 4 December | Sunday | Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat, Indian Navy Day |
| 5 December | Monday | Kannada Hanuman Jayanti |
| 6 December | Tuesday | Karthigai Deepam, BR Ambedkar's Death Anniversary |
| 7 December | Wednesday | Dattatreya Jayanti |
| 10 December | Saturday | Human Rights Day |
| 14 December | Wednesday | National Energy Conservation Day |
| 19 December | Monday | Saphala Ekadashi |
| 22 December | Thursday | Winter Solstice, National Mathematics Day |
| 25 December | Sunday | Christmas Day, Good Governance Day |
| 27 December | Tuesday | Mandala Pooja |
| 29 December | Thursday | Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti |
| 31 December | Saturday | New Year's Eve |
December 2022 Bank Holidays
| Date | Day | Festival/Event | State |
| 1 December | Thursday | State Inauguration Day/Indigenous Faith Day |
Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh |
| 3 December | Saturday | World Disabled Day/Feast of St. Francis Xavier | Tripura and Goa |
| 5 December | Monday | Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Jayanti | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 12 December | Monday | Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma | Meghalaya |
| 18 December | Sunday | Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham/Guru Ghasidas Jayanti | Chandigarh and Meghalaya |
| 19 December | Monday | Goa Liberation Day | Goa |
| 24 December | Saturday | Christmas Eve | Mizoram and Meghalaya |
| 25 December | Sunday | Christmas Day | Across India |
| 26 December | Monday | Shaheed Udham Singh Jayanti | Haryana |
| 26 December | Monday | Christmas Holiday | Mizoram, Meghalaya and Telangana |
| 30 December | Friday | Tamu Losar/U Kiang Nangbah | Meghalaya and Sikkim |
| 31 December | Saturday | New Year's Eve | Manipur |
As per the table above, some selected Bank Holidays for December 2022 apply to the entire country, while some are specific to distinct states. So if you have planned to step out and spend some quality time with your family and friends before you say goodbye to 2022, make sure to refer to this calendar!
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