New Delhi, April 30 -- Maharashtra Day, Buddha Purnima and Labour Day celebration will mark the first day of the month of May. Amid these festivities, the question about

Yes, Buddha Purnima is a gazetted holiday in India. This implies that it is a public holiday for Central Government offices, banks, and most state government offices across the country.

On account of Buddha Purnima holiday, schools, colleges, other educational institutions, public institutions and many private businesses will remain closed to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.

In view of celebrations of Maharashtra Din, Buddha Purnima, Labour Day and birth Anniversary of Pandit Raghunath Murmu, banks across India will remain closed except for some states. On th...