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India Public Holidays 2024 – Brief Introduction

India has 28 states and 8 union territories, and each of these regions is home to diverse cultures. Each state in India celebrates its unique festivals, while some holidays are observed across the nation. Trip.com has sorted out the list of public holidays for you to refer to.

Public holidays in India typically mark significant historical events, religious festivals, and important personalities. For locals and tourists alike, these holidays offer an insight into India's multifaceted cultural identity and a chance to participate in its vibrant festivities.

The list of official India public holidays 2024 released by the Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions is as follows.
India Public Holidays 2024
(Compulsory Holiday)		Observed DateDay of Week
Republic DayJanuary 26, 2024Friday
HoliMarch 25, 2024Monday
Good FridayMarch 29 2024Friday
Id-ul-FitrApril 11, 2024Thursday
Ram NavamiApril 17, 2024Wednesday
Mahavir JayantiApril 21, 2024Sunday
Budha PurnirnaJune 17, 2024Monday
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)June 29, 2024Thursday
MuharramJuly 17, 2024Wednesday
Independence DayAugust 15, 2024Thursday
Janmashtami (Vaishnva)August 26, 2024Monday
Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad)September 16, 2024Monday
Mahatma Gandhi's BirthdayOctober 02, 2024Wednesday
DussehraOctober 12, 2024Saturday
Diwali (Deepavali)October 31, 2024Thursday
Guru Nanak's BirthdayNovember 15, 2024Friday
Christmas DayDecember 25, 2024Wednesday
India’s vibrant culture is reflected in her long list of festivals, and it will be a great task to go through them one by one. The article will be focusing on the compulsory holidays for offices located in Delhi/New Delhi. Please note that many institutions in India follow a 6-day working week with Sunday as the day off.

India Public Holidays 2024 – Republic Day

January 26, 2024 (Friday)

In 1950, the Constitution of India came into effect, and Republic Day is the day to commemorate this significant moment for India. On this day, there will be parades and ceremonies which include a booming 21-gun salute.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
January 26, 2024 (Friday) to January 29, 2024 (Monday)4 daysJanuary 29, 2024 (Monday) 1 day
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The Indian National Flag

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The Indian National Flag

India Public Holidays 2024 – Holi

March 25, 2024 (Monday)

Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is an ancient Hindu religious festival that celebrates love and joy. You will find people smearing each other with colors using water guns, balloons and colored powder!

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
March 22, 2024 (Friday) to March 25, 2024 (Monday)4 daysMarch 22, 2024 (Friday) 1 day
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Holi: The Festival of Colors

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Holi: The Festival of Colors

India Public Holidays 2024 – Good Friday

March 29, 2024 (Friday)

Good Friday is a Christian holiday, and this day commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
March 29, 2024 (Friday) to April 1, 2024 (Monday)4 daysApril 1, 2024 (Monday)1 day
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Statue of Jesus Christ

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Statue of Jesus Christ

India Public Holidays 2024 – Id-ul-Fitr

April 11, 2024(Thursday)

Id-ul-Fitr, also known as Eid al-Fitr, is an Islamic festival marking the end of the fasting of Ramadan.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
April 11, 2024 (Thursday) to April 14, 2024 (Sunday)4 daysApril 12, 2024 (Friday)1 day
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India Public Holidays 2024 – Ram Navami

April 17, 2024(Wednesday)

Ram Navami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birthday of Lord Rama who is the 7th incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
April 17, 2024 (Wednesday) to April 21, 2024 (Sunday)5 daysApril 18, 2024 (Thursday) to April 19, 2024 (Friday)2 days
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Statues of Lord Rama, Sita Mata, and Laxman

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Statues of Lord Rama, Sita Mata, and Laxman

India Public Holidays 2024 – Mahavir Jayanti

April 21, 2024 (Sunday)

Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara in Jainism. This day is one of the most auspicious festivals for the Jain community

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
April 19, 2024 (Friday) to April 21, 2024 (Sunday)3 days April 19, 2024 (Friday)1 day
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India Public Holidays 2024 – Buddha Purnima

June 17, 2024 (Monday)

Buddha Purnima is an important Buddhist festival celebrating the birth of Buddha.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
June 14, 2024 (Friday) to June 17, 2024 (Monday)4 daysJune 14, 2024 (Friday)1 day
A painting of Buddha at the Namdroling Monastery Golden Temple

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A painting of Buddha at the Namdroling Monastery Golden Temple

India Public Holidays 2024 – Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)

June 29, 2024 (Thursday)

Id-ul-Zuha, also known as Eid-ul-Zuha, is the other major Islamic holiday. This holiday honors Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son to God, and it is celebrated on a larger scale as compared to Id-ul-Fitr.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
June 29, 2024 (Thursday) to July 2, 2024 (Sunday)4 daysJune 30, 2024 (Friday)1 day
The Eid celebration at Jama Masjid

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The Eid celebration at Jama Masjid

India Public Holidays 2024 – Muharram

July 17, 2024 (Wednesday)

Muharram is the Islamic New Year and it is considered a holy month. The way of commemorating this special date varies between different Islamic sects.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
July 17, 2024 (Wednesday) to July 21, 2024 (Sunday)5 daysJuly 18, 2024 (Thursday) to July 19, 2024(Friday)2 days
Jama Masjid in New Delhi

Source: Naveed Ahmed/ unsplash

Jama Masjid in New Delhi

India Public Holidays 2024 – Independence Day

August 15, 2024 (Thursday)

Independence Day celebrates the country’s independence from the United Kingdom. On this day, the Prime Minister will present the annual speech from Red Fort where the celebrations are held.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
August 15, 2024 (Thursday) to August 18, 2024 (Sunday)4 daysAugust 16, 2024 (Friday) 1 day
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The Red Fort

The Red Fort

India Public Holidays 2024 – Janmashtami (Vaishnva)

August 26, 2024 (Monday)

Janmashtami (Vaishnva) is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna who is the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
August 23, 2024 (Friday) to August 26, 2024 (Monday)4 daysAugust 23, 2024 (Friday)1 day

India Public Holidays 2024 – Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad)

September 16, 2024 (Monday)

Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad celebrates the birthday of Prophet Mohammad, the greatest religious leader in Islamic history.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
September 13, 2024 (Friday) to September 16, 2024 (Monday)4 daysSeptember 13, 2024 (Friday) 1 day

India Public Holidays 2024 – Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday

October 02, 2024 (Wednesday)

Mahatma Gandhi is a great political and spiritual leader in India who is known for leading the nationalist movement against the British rule of India with nonviolent means. This holiday celebrates the birthday of the “Father of the Nation”.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
October 2, 2024 (Wednesday) to October 6, 2024(Sunday)5 daysOctober 3, 2024(Thursday) to October 4, 2024 (Friday) 2 days
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A statue of Mahatma Gandhi

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A statue of Mahatma Gandhi

India Public Holidays 2024 – Dussehra

October 12, 2024 (Saturday)

Dussehra is an important Hindu festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
October 12, 2024 (Saturday) to October 14, 2024 (Monday)3 daysOctober 14, 2024 (Monday)1 day

India Public Holidays 2024 – Diwali (Deepavali)

October 31, 2024 (Thursday)

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most important Hindu festivals. This Festival of Lights celebrates new beginnings, the victory of humanity and light over darkness.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
October 31, 2024 (Thursday) to November 3, 2024 (Sunday)4 daysNovember 1, 2024 (Monday) 1 day
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Diwali (Deepavali): the Festival of Lights

Source: Ashwini Chaudhary (Monty)/ unsplash

Diwali (Deepavali): the Festival of Lights

India Public Holidays 2024 – Guru Nanak's Birthday

November 15, 2024 (Friday)

This holiday celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
November 15, 2024 (Friday) to November 18, 2024 (Monday)4 daysNovember 18, 2024 (Monday)1 day

India Public Holidays 2024 – Christmas Day

December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)

Christmas Day is a major Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ!

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
December 25, 2024 (Wednesday) to December 29, 2024 (Sunday)5 daysDecember 26, 2024 (Thursday) to December 27, 2024(Friday)2 days
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FAQs about India public holidays 2024

  • How many India public holidays 2024 are there?

    There are 17 compulsory India public holidays 2024.

  • Do all Indian states and union territories follow the same India public holidays 2024?

    No, different states and territories have different India public holidays 2024.
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