Upcoming Indian Festivals in January 2023 / 2023 Indian Festivals and Holidays Calendar

Upcoming Indian Festivals in January 2023 / 2023 Indian Festivals and Holidays Calendar

Upcoming festivals in January every year in India:

Makara Sankranti: This one festival is celebrated every year on January 14 in India and it marks the beginning of the Sun's journey into Makara Rasi (Capricorn). The festival is characterized by beautiful kite flying, bonfire lighting, and harvesting.

Pongal: Pongal is another festival celebrated in January. It is a celebration that lasts for four days.

People celebrate by cooking sweet rice and other delicacies on this day, which marks the beginning of Lord Surya's six-month-long northward journey. This celebration is celebrated by South Indians

Lohri: Lohri is a festival celebrated on 13th January. It is a North Indian celebration. Especially the celebration marks the end of winter.

People here celebrate it by lighting fire and sharing sweets.

Vasantha Panchami: Celebrated on January 29 in India, this festival marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated by praying to Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts.

Note that these festivals are common festivals celebrated in India and the exact dates, times and celebrations may vary widely based on the respective regions and communities.2023 Indian Festivals and Holidays Calendar

IN MONTH - STATE

DATE.	DAY	FESTIVAL	STATE
Jan 1, 2023	Sunday	New Year Eve	World Wide
Jan 1, 2023	Sunday	Dr. Sampurnanand Jayanthi	Varanasi- Uttarpradesh
Jan 6, 2023	Friday	Three King's Festival	Across the World
Jan 12, 2023	Thursday	Swami Vivekananda Jayanthi	West Bengal
Jan 12, 2023	Thursday	National Youth Day	Lucknow - Uttarpradesh
Jan 11&12, 2023	Thursday	Bikaner Day	Bikaner - Rajasthan
Jan 14-17, 2023	Saturday	Pongal / Makara Sankranthi	Several States in India
Jan 14, 2023	Saturday	Joydev Kenduli Mela	West Bengal
Jan 15, 2023	Sunday	Kerala Village Fair	Kerala
Jan 15, 2023	Sunday	Mamallapuram Dance Festival	Chennai -Tamil Nadu
Jan 15, 2023	Sunday	Army Day	New Delhi
Jan 19-21, 2023	Wednesday	Modhera Dance Festival	Gujarat
Jan 20, 2023	Thursday	Guru Govind Singh Jayanthi	Bihar
Jan 23, 2023	Monday	Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanthi	West Bengal
Jan 26, 2023	Thursday	Republic Day Basanth Panchami	Across India
Jan 30, 2023	Monday	Mahatma Gandhiji's Martyrdom	All over India
Feb 1-2, 2023	Mon - Tue	Sula Fes	Nashik - Maharashtra
Jan 30-Feb 2, 2023	Sat-Tue	Naguar Fair	Jodhpur-Rajasthan
Feb 2, 2023	Tuesday	India Heritage Walk Festival	Mahalaxmi Race Course-Mumbai
Jan 30-Feb 2, 2023	Sat-Tue	India Art Fair	Okhla Industrial Estate-New Delhi

Dr. Sampurnanand Jayanthi is the birth anniversary of Dr. Sampurnanand, who was an Indian politician, freedom fighter, and the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1954 to 1960.

The Three Kings Festival or Epiphany is a Christian holiday that is celebrated on January 6th, commemorating the visit of the Magi, also known as the Three Wise Men or the Three Kings to the baby Jesus. This festival is celebrated in many countries all over the world and is an essential event in the Christian liturgical calendar.

Swami Vivekananda Jayanthi, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, is the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, an Indian monk, and a chief disciple of the 19th-century Indian mystic Ramakrishna. It is celebrated on January 12th every year.

It is likely that there will be commemorative events and programs organized by Ramakrishna Mission, Ramakrishna Math, and other organizations to celebrate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

National Youth Day is celebrated on January 12th every year in India in honor of Swami Vivekananda's birthday. He was a philosopher, monk, and one of the most influential leaders of the Bhakti movement in India during the 19th century. The day is marked by various events and activities organized by the government and non-government organizations to promote the ideals and teachings of Swami Vivekananda among the youth.

1) How many festivals are there in January 2023?

There are many festivals that happen every year in January, such as New Year's Day, Dr. Sampurnanand Jayanthi, National Youth Day, Swami Vivekananda Jayanthi, Pongal / Makara Sankranthi, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanthi, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Epiphany, and more.

Depending on the location, there may also be regional or cultural festivals happening in January 2023.

2) Which festival comes in January month?

New Year's Day: celebrated on January 1st in many countries to mark the start of the new year.

Epiphany: also known as Three Kings' Day, celebrated on January 6th in many Christian countries to commemorate the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of January to honor the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

Pongal: a four-day harvest festival celebrated in South India, typically falls in January.

Chinese New Year: celebrated on a different date each year depending on the lunar calendar, usually falls in January or February.

Glasgow Film Festival: held annually in Glasgow, Scotland in late January or early February.

Sundance Film Festival: held annually in Park City, Utah, USA in late January.

Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival: held annually in Harbin, China in January.

Please note that there might be other festivals as well which are specific to certain regions and cultures that may happen in January.

3) How many festivals are there in January?

There are many festivals that take place in the month of January around the world. The exact number of festivals that happen in January is difficult to determine as new festivals are created every year, and it also depends on the location and culture.

Festivals can range from religious observances to cultural celebrations, and seasonal events. Some examples of festivals that happen in January are New Year's Day, Epiphany, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pongal, Chinese New Year, Glasgow Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, and Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival.

However, please note that there might be many other festivals as well which are specific to certain regions and cultures that may happen in January.

4) What are the special days in 2023?

However, there are many special days that are observed on a regular basis every year, such as:

New Year's Day: January 1st
Valentine's Day: February 14th
International Women's Day: March 8th
Easter: April 16th
Mother's Day: May 14th
Father's Day: June 18th
Independence Day (USA): July 4th
International Friendship Day: July 30th
Labor Day: September 4th
Halloween: October 31st
Thanksgiving (USA): November 23rd
Christmas: December 25th

Please note that the dates for some of these special days may vary depending on the year and the calendar.

5) What is the name of the festival that happens every January?

There are many festivals that take place in the month of January around the world. Some examples include: