Central Government Holidays 2024 September in India
In September 2024, The holidays include Ganesh Chaturthi, which is widely celebrated across the country on September 7, 2024, and the Onam holiday is an annual harvest and cultural festival related to Hinduism, mostly celebrated by the people of Kerala, which falls on September 15, 2024. According to the Holidays Order 2024, these 2 holidays are observed as optional holidays.
Additionally, Milad-un-Nabi, is the observance of the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is celebrated by Muslims around the world as a significant event in Islamic history. The day is marked with prayers, gatherings, and special events to honor the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, falls on Monday, September 16th this year. It is a time for Muslims to strengthen their bond with their faith, their community, and their commitment to living a life guided by the teachings of Islam. It is a gazetted holiday. Government offices, post offices and banks are closed on that day.
Apart from these cultural holidays, September 2024 will also observe the usual weekend holidays falling on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th of the month. This schedule provides a mix of festive and regular holidays for government employees and the public to plan their activities accordingly.
It is important for both government offices and private institutions to take note of these holidays to ensure smooth functioning and to allow employees to celebrate these occasions with their families. The holiday calendar for September 2024 strikes a balance between cultural observances and regular weekends, catering to the diverse needs of the Indian population.
| S.N | Holiday | Date & Day | Type of Holiday |
| 1 | Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi | September 07, 2024 (Saturday) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2 | Onam or Thiru Onam Day | September 15, 2024 (Sunday) | Restricted Holiday |
| 3 | Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad | September 16, 2024 (Monday) | Gazetted Holiday |
Other Festival Days in September 2024
| Festival | Date & Day |
| Shahadat-e- Imam Hasan | 02.09.2024 (Monday) |
| Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva / Mahavir Swami Janma Vachan (Chaturthi Paksha) / Akheri Chahar Shumba | 04.09.2024 (Wednesday) |
| Birthday of Baba Jiwan Singh Ji | 05.09.2024 (Thursday) |
| Haritalika Teej | 06.09.2024 (Friday) |
| Radha Ashtami | 11.09.2024 (Wednesday) |
| Saragarhi Day / Birthday of Baba Sri Chand Ji | 12.09.2024 (Thursday) |
| Ramdev Jayanti, Teja Dashami, Khejadli Martyr’s Day | 13.09.2024 (Friday) |
| Karam Puja / Heikru Hidongba | 14.09.2024 (Saturday) |
| Vishwakarma Puja / Anant Chaturdashi / Indrajatra | 17.09.2024 (Tuesday) |
| Raja Shankar Shah Raghuna Balidan Diwas / Tarpon Houba / Pang-Lhabsol | 18.09.2024 (Wednesday) |
| Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day | 21.09.2024 (Saturday) |
| Shaheed Divas/ Haryana War Heroes Martyrdom Day / Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji | 23.09.2024 (Monday) |
| Birthday of S. Bhagat Singh Ji | 28.09.2024 (Saturday) |
| Jananeta Irawat Birth Day | 30.09.2024 (Monday) |