Holiday List for Year 2010 - 11   There is an Optional Holiday, that can be taken on any one of the Public Holidays (Declared by Government of India), that are not listed below. • 1st January - New Year • 14th January - Sankranthi • 26th January - Republic Day • 16th March - Ugadi • 15th August - Independance Day • 11th September - Vinayaka Chavithi • 5th November - Diwali • 25th December - Christmas