Public Holiday: Once again, the school year has begun, and the summer holidays have come to an end. Everyone from children to adults waits impatiently for the holidays. Indeed, if you are looking forward to the August public holidays, mark 1st on your calendar because you will have a total of 4 consecutive holidays.In August 2025, the following holidays will be observed:August 9 (Saturday): Raksha Bandhan – Celebrated all over India. Emphasizes the gratitude towards the siblings. August 15 (Friday): Independence Day – Celebrates the nationals freedom from the British rule. August 15 (Friday): Parsi New Year – Observed by the Parsi Ethnic group. August 16 (Saturday): Janmashtami – Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, is one of the major Hindu holidays. August 27 (Wednesday): Ganesh Chaturthi – Observed in the following states: Andhra Pradesh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Puducherry, Telangana and Tamil Nadu.Why do we celebrate Krishna Janmashtami?Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eight avatar of Vishnu. Daughter of Shurasena, Diti celebrates his birth with heart-throbbing excitement. Krishna Janmashtami 2025 will be celebrated on September 16. How nice it will be to notice that on specific dates, Bhakt–Krishna Gokul serves to his devotees with such joyful zest that he squeezes each second of his devotees existence!
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