Holidays and Observances in India in 2024
Following is a list of holidays and observances in India for 2024, providing a concise overview of the country's key celebrations. It showcases India's rich cultural heritage and the unique blend of traditional and modern festivities throughout the year.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | January 26 | Friday | National Holiday |
| Dol Purnima / Dolo Jatra | March 25 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
| Holi | March 25 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
| Good Friday | March 29 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) | April 11 | Thursday | Gazetted Holiday |
| Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14 | Sunday | Gazetted Holiday |
| Rama Navami | April 17 | Wednesday | Gazetted Holiday |
| Mahavir Jayanti | April 21 | Sunday | Gazetted Holiday |
| Buddha Purnima | May 23 | Thursday | Gazetted Holiday |
| Eid ul-Adha (Tentative Date) | June 17 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
| Muharram/Ashura (Tentative Date) | July 17 | Wednesday | Gazetted Holiday |
| Independence Day | August 15 | Thursday | National Holiday |
| Krishna Janmashtami | August 26 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
| Milad un-Nabi (Tentative Date) | September 16 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | October 02 | Wednesday | National Holiday |
| Dussehra | October 12 | Saturday | Gazetted Holiday |
| Diwali/Deepavali | October 31 | Thursday | Gazetted Holiday |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti | November 15 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
| Christmas | December 25 | Wednesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Holidays by Year
Previous Year: 2023