August 20 2024 Holiday In India

List of Public Holidays in India in 2024

Overview

The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions has released a circular declaring 17 public holidays in India for 2024.

These holidays include national festivals, religious observances, and commemorative events. The dates may be subject to change based on official announcements.

List of Holidays

1. January 1: New Year's Day
2. January 26: Republic Day
3. March 8: International Women's Day
4. March 23: Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs' Day)
5. March 30: Holi (Holika Dahan)
6. March 31: Holi (Rangwali Holi)
7. April 14: Ambedkar Jayanti (B.R. Ambedkar's Birthday)
8. May 1: Maharashtra Day (Maharashtra Foundation Day)
9. May 17: Buddha Purnima
10. August 15: Independence Day
11. October 2: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (Gandhi's Birthday)
12. October 23: Dusshera (Vijayadashami)
13. November 8: Deepawali (Diwali)
14. November 10: Bhai Dooj
15. November 12: Karwa Chauth
16. December 25: Christmas Day
17. December 31: New Year's Eve

Note

The dates of some holidays, such as Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha, may vary depending on the lunar calendar and official announcements.