The one thing that instantly comes to mind when one talks of Assam is the tea gardens in the state. The state is best known for its expansive tea estates. Assam capital is Dispur from Shillong. In fact, it should not surprise many individuals to know that the first oil well in Asia was drilled in Assam.
Guwahati is the capital of the state and the most populous. The state is rich in traditions and culture, with a unique and very delectable cuisine. Assam is also known for its silk and the one horned Rhinoceros. Silchar, Bongaigaon, Dimapur are famous cities of Assam.
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| January 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| January 26 | Thursday |
Republic Day
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| January 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| February 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| February 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 12 | Sunday |
Dol Jatra
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| March 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| April 01 | Saturday |
Annual Closing of Bank Accounts
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| April 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| April 14 | Friday |
Good Friday
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| April 15 | Saturday |
Bohag Bihu
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| April 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 01 | Monday |
May Day
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| May 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| June 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 26 | Monday |
Eid al-Fitr
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| July 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 15 | Tuesday |
Independence Day
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| August 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| September 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| September 25 | Monday |
Eid al-Zuha
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| September 29 | Friday |
Durga Puja
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| September 30 | Saturday |
Vijaya Dashami
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| October 02 | Monday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| October 18 | Wednesday |
Kati Bihu
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| October 19 | Thursday |
Diwali (Kali Puja)
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| October 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| November 04 | Saturday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti
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| November 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 25 | Monday |
Christmas
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