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 |
|---|---|---|
| January 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| January 15 | Tuesday |
Magh Bihu
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| January 26 | Saturday |
Republic Day
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| January 31 | Thursday |
Me-Dum-Me-Phi
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| February 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| February 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 20 | Wednesday |
Holi
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| March 21 | Thursday |
Dol Jatra
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| March 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| April 13 | Saturday |
Bohag Bihu Holiday
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| April 14 | Sunday |
Bohag Bihu
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| April 19 | Friday |
Good Friday
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| April 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 01 | Wednesday |
May Day
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| May 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 18 | Saturday |
Buddha Purnima
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| May 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 05 | Wednesday |
Idul Fitr
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| June 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| June 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| July 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 12 | Monday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
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| August 15 | Thursday |
Independence Day
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| August 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| September 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 02 | Wednesday |
Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 07 | Monday | |
| October 08 | Tuesday |
Vijaya Dashami
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| October 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| October 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 27 | Sunday |
Diwali
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| November 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 12 | Tuesday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti
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| November 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 25 | Wednesday |
Christmas Day
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| December 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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