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.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
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| January 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| January 14 | Sunday |
Magh Bihu
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| January 26 | Friday |
Republic Day
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| January 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| February 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| February 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 01 | Thursday |
Dol Jatra
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| March 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 30 | Friday |
Good Friday
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| April 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| April 15 | Sunday |
Bohag Bihu
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| April 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 01 | Tuesday |
May Day
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| May 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| June 16 | Saturday |
Eid al-Fitr
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| June 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| July 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 15 | Wednesday |
Independence Day
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| August 22 | Wednesday |
Eid al-Zuha
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| August 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| September 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 02 | Tuesday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| October 17 | Wednesday |
Durga Puja
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| October 18 | Thursday |
Durga Puja
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| October 19 | Friday |
Durga Puja
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| October 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| November 06 | Tuesday |
Kali Puja
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| November 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 23 | Friday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti
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| November 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 25 | Tuesday |
Christmas
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