Complete list of 7 public holidays in India for 1978, plus 0 joint leave days and 9 regional observances. Find long weekends, dates, and historical context.
By category: 14 Civil · 2 Christian. Classification is derived from each holiday's name and underlying calendar system.
Religious observances (Christian Easter cycle), international UN/WHO days, and cultural observances that are widely marked in India but are not official public holidays. Dates are algorithmic — accurate for any year.
Observances are marked but not gazetted as public holidays — workplaces, banks and schools usually remain open.
In 1978, India has 6 natural long-weekend opportunities, totaling 20 potential days off. Use our planner to optimize leave strategy.