26th January 1950 is one of the most important days in Indian history as it was on this day the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly sovereign state. In this day India became a totally republican unit. The country finally realized the dream of Mahatma Gandhi and the numerous freedom fighters who, fought for and sacrificed their lives for the Independence of their country. So, the 26th of January was decreed a national holiday and has been recognized and celebrated as the Republic Day of India, ever since.

Lohri :- Lohri, celebrated annually on 13th January, is basically a festival of Punjabis. It marks the end of winter and people arrange grand bonfire parties on this day and dance and sing all night. On the very next day, Hindus celebrate Makar Sankranti. A Kite Flying Festival is arranged every year in Delhi on this day on the green lawns above Palika Bazaar at Connaught Place. The colorful kites of all shapes and sizes are beautiful to look at as national as well as international participants display their skills and fly their kites with dexterous movements. Basant Panchami or the Spring Festival of Hindus is celebrated usually at the end of January or early February. At Delhi, it is in this season that Moghul gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan are in full bloom and are opened to public for a month.

Baisakhi :- celebrated in mid-April just marks the beginning of the harvest season while Buddha Jayanti is held on the first full moon night in May to commemorate the birth of the Lord Buddha. In Delhi, prayer meetings are held at Buddha Vihar, Ring Road and Buddha Vihar, Mandir Marg on this occasion. Mahavir Jayanti is also celebrated in May to commemorate the birth of Lord Mahavira, founder of Jainism. Tourists would certainly love to visit the International Mango Festival held in July at Talkatora Stadium, where one can have free tastings to sample over five hundred types of mangoes that are displayed here. Phoolkwalon ki Sair or the Flower Sellers' Procession organized at Mehrauli in early October originated in the 16th century.

The procession highlights people carrying decorated floral fans that blessed at the Mehrauli shrines, namely, the Hindu temple of Jogmaya and the 13th century Sufi saint known by the name of Khwaja Utb-ud-din Bakhtyar Kaki. The procession ends at Jahaz Mahal, a 16th century pleasure resort. Qutub Festival organized by Delhi Tourism October showcases performances of musicians and dancers at night, with the 12th Qutub Minar as the chosen backdrop of the event. In November or December, Sikhs celebrate Guru Purab, the birth anniversary of first of the ten Sikh gurus, Guru Nanak, organizing processions known as 'Nagar Kirtans' through the streets of Delhi. In the Gurdwaras, there are recitals of verses from the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhs on this day. Besides there are Christian festivals such as Christmas and New Year, when special events are organized throughout Delhi.