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Gauhati University Holidays List 2023
Gauhati University is one of the most sought-after institutions for post-graduate studies. It has consistently ranked in the top 1.12% of all institutes, according to NIRF rankings, and it is a NAAC A-Grade institution. Since we entered a brand new year, it is time to reset our calendars and mark all the upcoming holidays so that we can plan our vacations in advance. This is a list of all the holidays that will be applicable for institutions under Guwahati University during 2023.
Gauhati University Holidays List
| Occasion | Month | Day | No of days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magh Bihu January | 13,14, 15,& 16 January | Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday | 4 |
| Gwther Bathou San | 24 January | Tuesday | 1 |
| Republic Day/ G.U. Foundation Day/ Saraswati Puja | 26 January | Thursday | 1 |
| Me-Dum-Me-Phi | 31 January | Thursday | 1 |
| Bir Chilarai Divas | 5 February | Sunday | 1 |
| Ali Aye Lingang | 15 February | Wednesday | 1 |
| Sivaratri | 18 February | Saturday | 1 |
| Dol Jatra | 7 March | Tuesday | 1 |
| Good Friday | 7 April | Friday | 1 |
| Bohag Bihu | 14, 15, 16 April | Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 3 |
| Id-Ul-Fitre | 22 & 23 April | Saturday and Sunday | 2 |
| May day | 1 May | Monday | 1 |
| Buddha Purnima | 5 May | Friday | 1 |
| Id-Ul-Zuha | 29 & 30 June | Thursday, Friday | 2 |
| Independence day | 15 August | Tuesday | 1 |
| Srimanta Sankardeva Tithi | 18th August | Friday | 1 |
| Janmasthami | 6 September | Wednesday | 1 |
| Sri Sri Madhabdev Tithi | 4 September | Monday | 1 |
| Srimanta Sankardev janmotsav | 25 September | Monday | 1 |
| Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi | 2 October | Monday | 1 |
| Kati Bihu | 18 October | Wednesday | 1 |
| Durga Puja | 20 to 28 October | Friday, Saturday | 2 |
| Kali Puja, Lakhmi Puja | 12 & 13 November | Sunday, Monday | 2 |
| Bhatri Dwitiya | 15 November | Wednesday | 1 |
| Chhat Puja | 19 November | Sunday | 1 |
| Lachit Divas | 24 November | Friday | 1 |
| Guru Nanak’s Birthday | 27 November | Monday | 1 |
| Asom Divas | 2 December | Saturday | 1 |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | Monday | 1 |