List of Holidays in 2024 By Central Government

In 2024, India will commemorate a diverse array of public holidays, officially designated as Government Holidays, encompassing cultural, nationalistic, and religious observances at both union and state levels. The Central Government has recently unveiled the comprehensive list of holidays for the upcoming year. This compilation includes a harmonious mix of national celebrations, religious festivals, historical events, and regional observances.

In adherence to the Office Memorandum issued on July 3, 2023, all Central Government Administrative Offices situated in Delhi/New Delhi are scheduled to observe approximately 17 gazetted holidays throughout 2024. Additionally, there will be a handful of restricted holidays. This carefully curated list provides individuals with the opportunity to plan their calendars, ensuring they can effectively organize their schedules, including weekends and other festivities.

Gazetted Holidays of 2024

A holiday that has been formally declared by the government and published in the official gazette is known as a gazetted holiday. This indicates that the government and other public institutions across the nation recognise and honour it as a national holiday.

List of Optional Holidays in 2024

Restricted holidays, which are sometimes called Optional Holidays, are extra days that employers give their staff members in addition to mandatory vacations like company, regional, and national holidays.

List of All Gazetted & Restricted Holidays in 2024

(Note: Dates may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)

There are just three national holidays in India Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (15 August), and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October) despite the country’s vast cultural heritage. In major regions of India, along with other state holidays, over thirty great festivals are observed. States have regional celebrations based on the language and religious populations that predominate there.