Central, State Government Gazetted, Restricted and Public Holidays in August 2023
Here are some important dates to mark on your calendar for August 2023. On the 16th, Parsi New Year’s Day, Nauraj will be celebrated. Vinayaka Chaturthi will be held on the 20th, followed by Onam or Thiru Onam Day on the 29th, and Raksha Bandhan on the 30th. Independence Day will also be celebrated on the 15th. Keep in mind that the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month will have holidays as well.
For those interested in lunar events, Amavasya will occur on the 16th, starting at 1:55 PM on the previous day and ending at 3:50 PM. Pournami will occur twice; on the 1st, starting at 3:26 AM and ending on the 2nd at 1:05 AM, and on the 30th, starting at 10:46 PM and ending at 8:17 AM the following day.
A few other events to note include Sankashti Chaturthi on the 4th, Karthigai on the 9th, and Pradosham on both the 13th and 28th. Valarpirai Suba Muhurtham will be celebrated on the 20th and 21st, while Vastu will take place on the 23rd starting at 7:23 AM and ending at 7:59 AM. If you’re interested in a full list of Indian Holidays and Festivals in 2023, check out the link provided.
August 2023 Calendar Overview
| Calendar | Holiday Calendar |
| Month | January |
| Year | 2023 |
| Days | 31 |
| Starting Day | Tuesday |
| Ending Day | Thursday |
| Working Days | 19 Days |
| Saturdays | 4 |
| Sundays | 4 |
| Gazetted Holidays | Nil |
| Restricted Holidays | 4 |
| National Holidays | 1 |
August 2023 Calendar with Holidays
| August 2023 Holiday Calendar | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
16.08.2023 – Parsi New Year’s Day, Nauraj
20.08.2023 – Vinayaka Chaturthi
29.08.2023 – Onam or Thiru Onam Day
30.08.2023 – Raksha Bandhan
15.08.2023 – Independence Day
2nd and 4th Saturdays August 2023
| August 2023 Calendar | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 4 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
05.08.2023 – 1st Saturday
12.08.2023 – 2nd Saturday
19.08.2023 – 3rd Saturday
26.08.2023 – 4th Saturday
Long Weekend Holidays in August 2023
By availing a single day off during the second week of August 2023, you can enjoy a stretch of five consecutive days off from work.
- 12.08.2023 – Saturday holiday on account of Second Saturday
- 13.08.2023 – Sunday holiday on account of Sunday
- 14.08.2023 – Monday
- 15.08.2023 – Tuesday holiday on account of Independence Day
- 16.08.2023 – Wednesday holiday on account of Parsi New Year’s Day, Nauraj
- 26.08.2023 – Saturday holiday on account of Fourth Saturday
- 27.08.2023 – Sunday holiday on account of Sunday
- 28.08.2023 – Monday
- 29.08.2023 – Tuesday holiday on account of Onam or Thiru Onam Day
- 30.08.2023 – Wednesday holiday on account of Raksha Bandhan
Top Links:
Calendar 2023 India with Holidays and Festivals
List of 12 Rasi in English with Nakshatra
All Nakshatra Chandrashtama 2023 Date & Time
School Holiday List in Tamil Nadu
Bank of India Holiday Home List 2023 PDF
Holiday list 2023 India | List of Gazetted holidays in 2023
Amavasya Date in August 2023
| Amavasya Date | 16.8.2023 |
| Amavasya Day | Wednesday |
| Amavasya Start Time | (15.8.2023) 1.55 PM |
| Amavasya End Time | (16.8.2023) 3.50 PM |
Pournami Date in August 2023
| Pournami Date | 1.8.2023 |
| Pournami Day | Tuesday |
| Pournami Start Time | (1.8.2023) 3.26 AM |
| Pournami End Time | (2.8.2023) 1.05 AM |
Pournami Date in August 2023
| Pournami Date | 30.8.2023 |
| Pournami Day | Tuesday |
| Pournami Start Time | (30.8.2023) 10.46 PM |
| Pournami End Time | (31.8.2023) 8.17 AM |
Sankashti Chaturthi Date in August 2023
| Sankashti Chaturthi Date | 4.8.2023 |
| Sankashti Chaturthi Day | Friday |
| Sankashti Chaturthi Start Time | (4.8.2023) 5.52 PM |
| Sankashti Chaturthi End Time | (5.8.2023) 3.37 PM |
Karthigai Date in August 2023
| Karthigai Date | 9.8.2023 |
| Karthigai Day | Wednesday |
| Karthigai Start Time | (9.8.2023) 7.33 AM |
| Karthigai End Time | (10.8.2023) 7.44 AM |
Pradosham Date in August 2023
| Pradosham Date | Pradosham Day |
| 13.8.2023 | Sunday |
| 28.8.2023 | Monday |
Valarpirai Suba Muhurtham Dates in August 2023
| Valarpirai Muhurtham Date | Valarpirai Muhurtham Day |
| 20.8.2023 | Sunday |
| 21.8.2023 | Monday |
Vastu Date in August 2023
| Vastu Date | 23.8.2023 |
| Vastu Day | Wednesday |
| Vastu Start Time | 7.23 AM |
| Vastu End Time | 7.59 AM |
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What are some important dates to mark on my calendar for August 2023 in India?
Some important dates to mark on your calendar for August 2023 in India include: Parsi New Year’s Day on the 16th, Vinayaka Chaturthi on the 20th, Onam or Thiru Onam Day on the 29th, Raksha Bandhan on the 30th, and Independence Day on the 15th.
Will there be any holidays on Saturdays in August 2023 in India?
Yes, the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month will be observed as holidays.
What lunar events can I expect in August 2023 in India?
Amavasya will occur on the 16th, starting at 1:55 PM on the previous day and ending at 3:50 PM. Pournami will occur twice; on the 1st, starting at 3:26 AM and ending on the 2nd at 1:05 AM, and on the 30th, starting at 10:46 PM and ending at 8:17 AM the following day.
What other events should I make note of for August 2023 in India?
Other events to note include Sankashti Chaturthi on the 4th, Karthigai on the 9th, Pradosham on the 13th and 28th, Valarpirai Suba Muhurtham on the 20th and 21st, and Vastu on the 23rd starting at 7:23 AM and ending at 7:59 AM.
