Type: | state |
Holiday Name: | Arunachal Pradesh Statehood Day |
Observedby: | Citizens of Arunachal Pradesh |
Significance: | Formation of Arunachal Pradesh |
Date: | 20 February |
Scheduling: | same day each year |
Duration: | 1 day |
Frequency: | Annual |
Arunachal Pradesh Statehood Day is a state holiday which is observed every year on 20 February to mark the formation of Arunachal Pradesh, India.[1]
It was first observed on 20 February 1987 when Arunachal Pradesh was declared as 24th state of India.[2] In 2022, this day was celebrated as 36th State Foundation Day.[3]