Holidays in India - 2024
Mandatory National Holidays:
These are the mandatory holidays as laid down by the Government of India to mark the three most important days in India’s history including tribute to Father of the Nation.
- Republic Day - 26th January
- Independence Day - 15th August
- Gandhi Jayanti - 2nd October
Public and Government holidays:
India has a range of public and government holidays celebrating various festivals and birthdays of individuals of historical importance. While these are the most common important holidays, various states in India also celebrate their state days, individuals of historical significance, local festivals and other days of state significance.
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 15 January 2024 |
Monday |
Makara Sankranti/Pongal/Magh Bihu |
| 14 February 2024 |
Wednesday |
Vasant Panchami |
| 19 February 2024 |
Monday |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |
| 8 March 2024 |
Friday |
Maha Shivaratri |
| 25 March 2024 |
Monday |
Holi |
| 29 March 2024 |
Friday |
Good Friday |
| 9 April 2024 |
Tuesday |
Gudi Padwa |
| 9 April 2024 |
Tuesday |
Ugadi |
| 10 April 2024 |
Wednesday |
Eid-ul-Fitr |
| 13 April 2024 |
Saturday |
Baisakhi |
| 14 April 2024 |
Sunday |
Bengali New Year/Bohag Bihu |
| 17 April 2024 |
Wednesday |
Ram Navami |
| 21 April 2024 |
Sunday |
Mahavir Jayanti |
| 23 May 2024 |
Thursday |
Buddha Purnima |
| 17 - 18 June 2024 |
Monday, Tuesday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
| 17 July 2024 |
Wednesday |
Muharram |
| 19 August 2024 |
Monday |
Raksha Bandhan |
| 26 August 2024 |
Monday |
Janmashtami |
| 7 September 2024 |
Saturday |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 16 September 2024 |
Monday |
Eid e Milad |
| 13 October 2024 |
Sunday |
Vijaya Dashami/Dussehra |
| 1 November 2024 |
Friday |
Diwali |
| 15 November 2024 |
Friday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 25 December 2024 |
Wednesday |
Christmas Day |
