In anticipation of the Ram Mandir inauguration on January 22, several Indian states have announced public holidays. States such as Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Haryana, Odisha, Assam, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Goa, Tripura, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh are among those granting citizens a day off to mark this significant religious event. The decision reflects the cultural and emotional significance attached to the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.