KIIT Holiday List 2025 ( Latest Updated )

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Mahashivratri (26th February): The year kicks off with Mahashivratri, a significant festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. This day is celebrated with great devotion and fasting by many.

Panchayatiraj Diwas (5th March): This day is a tribute to the decentralization of power and the role of panchayats in India’s democracy. It’s a time to reflect on grassroots governance.

Id-ul-Fitr (31st March): Marking the end of Ramadan, Id-ul-Fitr is a joyful festival celebrated with feasts, prayers, and community gatherings.

Utkal Divas (1st April): Celebrated on the formation day of the state of Odisha, Utkal Divas is a day of pride for the people of the region.

Maha Vishubha Sankranti (14th April): Also known as Pana Sankranti, this festival marks the beginning of the Odia New Year and is celebrated with traditional sweets and rituals.

Good Friday (18th April): A solemn day for Christians, Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Rath Yatra (27th June): The grand chariot festival in honor of Lord Jagannath is a sight to behold, with devotees pulling elaborately decorated chariots through the streets.

Independence Day & Janmashtami (15th August): A double celebration of India’s independence and the birth of Lord Krishna, filled with patriotic fervor and religious festivities.

Ganesh Puja (27th August): A day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, celebrated with great enthusiasm and elaborate pandals.

Nuakhai (28th August): An important harvest festival celebrated in Odisha, marking the consumption of the new rice of the season.

Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (5th September): Also known as Eid-e-Milad, this day commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad with prayers and reflections.

Maha Saptami to Maha Navami (29th September): Part of the grand celebration of Durga Puja, these days are filled with rituals, feasts, and cultural activities.

Vijaya Dashami & Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October): The final day of Durga Puja, Vijaya Dashami, coincides with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, making it a day of dual significance.

Kalipuja & Diwali (20th-21st October): A festival of lights and the worship of Goddess Kali, Diwali is marked by dazzling decorations, sweets, and fireworks.

Kartika Purnima / Guru Nanak’s Birthday (5th November): Celebrating the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, and Kartika Purnima, an important Hindu festival.

Christmas (25th December): The year concludes with Christmas, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, with festivities, family gatherings, and merriment.

Conclusion:

KIIT’s holiday calendar reflects the institute’s commitment to honoring the diversity of its community. By accommodating various cultural, religious, and national observances, KIIT ensures that everyone can celebrate their traditions and values.