Jaipur Holidays

Jaipur, the pink city is an ancient land of Rajputs. The city of Jaipur has always been enchanting and appealing with its majestic charm. The people of Jaipur celebrate each and every occasion, fairs and festivals, with all gusto and zeal. The festivals of Hindus and Muslims are celebrated, as per the lunar calendar. Festivity holidays do not fall on the same day every year and keep on changing. Apart from the national holidays, there are some restricted holidays, regarding which each organization makes its own judgment whether to grant or not. Here is a list containing important holidays in Jaipur, India.

Jaipur Major Holidays

1. Idu'l Zuha/Bakrid (Feast of Sacrifice)
2. Jan Muharram
3. Republic Day
4. Maha Shivratri
5. Mahavir Jayanti
6. Milad-Un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)
7. Good Friday
8. Easter Monday
9. Buddha Purnima
10. Independence Day
11. Janmashtami
12. Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday
13. Id-ul-Fitr
14. Dussehra
15. Deepavali or Diwali
16. Guru Nanak's Birthday
17. Christmas Day

Best Time To Visit Jaipur

The best/ideal time to visit Jaipur is from October to March.
Jaipur is a hot place dominated by three main seasons. The summer season persists from Mid-March till June, Monsoons continues from July to September and Winters from October to March. During summers, the temperature rises to 45°C with the minimum of 25.8°C. With such high temperature, it is not preferable to visit the place during summers.

One cannot plan to go for sight-seeing in the scorching sun of summers. Being located in a desert area, the climate of Jaipur is dry and hot. Monsoons too doesn't relief the dry city as Jaipur receives very low rainfall. Winter season is the best time to visit Jaipur. The temperature touches maximum to 22°C and gets down to the extent of 5°C.

In winters, one can enjoy the regal city of Jaipur to its full. The spectacular views offered by the ancient monuments of the city fascinate the visitors. The city looks awesome in the winter evenings when it gets covered with fog. Jaipur offers rich food with lots of butter and ghee, which is best enjoyable in the winter season. To put succinctly, the best time to visit the incredible Jaipur is between the months of October to March.