Holiday List of Andaman and Nicobar Govt 2024
In Andaman and Nicobar, all central and state government offices are generally closed on all public holidays. Government of Andaman and Nicobar publishes the list of holidays every year in the month of October. Here we have listed the holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Government Holiday List 2024 based on previous year holidays. The list contains a total of 15 holidays including national and regional holidays. Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti and Christmas Day are some of the major holidays. In addition, there are many regional holidays such as Kali Pooja, Island Tourism Festival and Durga Puja and all 2nd and 4th Saturdays would also be observed as Holidays. We hope this information will help you plan your trip in advance accordingly.
Andaman and Nicobar Government Holiday List 2024 Overview | |
| Name of Government | Government of Andaman and Nicobar |
| Topic | Andaman and Nicobar Government Holidays |
| Year | 2024 |
| Name of Issuing Authority | Govt. of Andaman and Nicobar administration, Secretariat |
| Date of issue | 22.11.2023 |
| Holiday Order | PDF Format Download |
Andaman and Nicobar Govt Gazetted Holiday List 2024
No. 11 /01/96-06/GA/Holiday/III/2023-24/ 2835
U.T. Administration of DNH & DD,
Office of the Collector/Joint Director (GAD),
Daman 396 220.
Dated : 22/ 11/2023.
READ:1. Government of India, Department of Per. & Trg. No. F. No. 12/2/2023-JCA dated 03/07/2023 Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training), Establishment (JCA) Section, North Block, New Delhi.
2. Ministry of Home Affairs Communication dated 15.02.1984 vide No. 14046/27/83/GP (I).
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the Powers conferred under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 (26 of 1881), the Administrator of Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu is pleased to declare the holidays as specified in the Part-I, II and III appended to this Notification for the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
Part – I Indicates Holidays in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu during the calendar year 2024, Saka 1945-46 which shall apply to all Government Offices/Semi Govt. Offices/Local Bodies/Commercial Banks in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
Part – II Indicates the list of Restricted Holidays out of which an employee is entitled to avail any two holidays.
Part – III Indicates Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 which apply to all the Industrial Establishments, Public Sector Undertakings and Commercial Banks operating in Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. The Commercial Banks operating in Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu shall observe holidays declared by respective regional offices according to their norms. However, State Bank of India, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu in which Government transaction is being done, shall have to observe the holidays specified in the Part – I and the Government transaction / RBI chest will remain operative on other working days.
All the holidays including in Part – III shall be paid holidays in the Establishment, as below in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
(1) Industrial workers in the U.T. of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
(2) Daily wages workers of Govt. Department/U.T. Government Industrial Department.
(3) Employees of the Commercial Banks, Industrial Workers of Private establishment in the U.T. of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
By order and in the name of the
Administrator of DNH &DD
Joint Director (GAD)
U.T. Administration of DNH and DD
Government of Andaman and Nicobar Public Holiday List 2024
U.T. Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu,
Office of the Collector/Joint Director (GAD),
Daman : 396 220.
Dated the 22 November, 2023
NOTIFICATION
PART- I
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, 2024
No. 11//01/96-06/GA/Holiday/III/2023-24: The UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu is pleased to declare the following days to be Public Holidays for the Government offices of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu during the year 2024.
| S. N | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Republic Day | January 26 | Friday |
| 2. | Malta Shivratri | March 08 | Friday |
| 3. | Holi | March 25 | Monday |
| 4. | Good Friday | March 29 | Friday |
| 5. | Chaitra Sukladi/ Gudi Padava/ Ugadi / Cheti Chand | April 09 | Tuesday |
| 6. | Id-ul-Fitr | April 11 | Thursday |
| 7. | Ram Navami | April 17 | Wednes day |
| 8. | Independence Day Parsi New Year’s Day, Nauraj | August 15 | Thursday |
| 9. | Raksha Bandhan | August 19 | Monday |
| 10. | Janmashtami (Vaishnav) | August 26 | Monday |
| 11. | Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayak Chaturthi | September 07 | Saturday |
| 12. | Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e- Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad) | September 16 | Monday |
| 13. | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | October 02 | Wednes day |
| 14. | Dussehra (Mahashtami)/ Dussehra (Mahanavmi) | October 11 | Friday |
| 15. | Diwali (Deepavali) | October 31 | Thursday |
| 16. | Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhat Puja) | November 07 | Thursday |
| 17. | Christmas Day | December 25 | Wednes day |
Note: The following days have not been notified as General Holidays as they fall on Sundays.
| S. N | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Makar Sankranti | January 14 | Sunday |
| 2. | Mahavir Jayanti | April 21 | Sunday |
The 2nd Saturday of August, 2024 will be a working day for all the Government offices of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
Andaman and Nicobar Govt Restricted Holiday List 2024
PART-II
OPTIONAL HOLIDAYS FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
No. 11/01/96-06/GA/Holiday/III/2023-24: The following are the Optional Holidays recognized by UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu for the year 2024 in addition to
those notified as Public Holidays.
| S. N | Holiday | Date | Day | |
| 1. | New Year’s Day | January 01 | Monday | |
| 2. | Lohri | January 13 | Saturday | |
| 3. | Magha Bihu/ Pongal | January 15 | Monday | |
| 4. | Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday | January 17 | Wednes day | |
| 5. | Hazarat Ali’s Birthday | January 25 | Thursday | |
| 6. | Sri Panchami/ Basant Panchami | February 14 | Wednes day | |
| 7. | Shivaji Jayanti | February 19 | Monday | |
| 8. | Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday | February 24 | Saturday | |
| 9. | Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati | March 06 | Wednes day | |
| 10. | Holika dahan | March 24 | Sunday | |
| 11. | Dolyatra | March 25 | Monday | |
| 12. | Easter Sunday | March 31 | Sunday | |
| 13. | Jamt-Ul-Vida | April 05 | Friday | |
| 14. | Vaisakhi / Vishu | April 13 | Saturday | |
| 15. | Meshadi(Tamil New Year’s)/ Vaisakhadi (Bengal) / Bahag Bihu (Assam) | April 14 | Sunday | |
| 16. | Birthday of Guru Rabindranath Tagore | May 08 | Wednes day | |
| 17. | Budha Pumima | May 23 | Thursday | |
| 18. | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | June 17 | Monday | |
| 19. | Rath Yatra | July 07 | Sunday | |
| 20. | Muharram | July 17 | Wednes day | |
| 21. | Onam or Thiru Onam Day | September 15 | Sunday | |
| 22. | Dussehra (Saptami) | October 10 | Thursday | |
| 23. | Dussehra | October 17 | Saturday | |
| 24. | Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday | October 17 | Thursday | |
| 25. | Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth) | October 20 | Sunday | |
| 26. | Naraka Chaturdasi | October 31 | Thursday | |
| 27. | Govardhan Puja | November 02 | Saturday | |
| 28. | Bhai Duj | November 03 | Sunday | |
| 29. | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | November 15 | Friday | |
| 30. | Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day | November 24 | Sunday | |
| 31. | Christmas Eve | December 24 | Tuesday | |
Bank Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar 2024
PART- III
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, 2024 FOR BANKS
No. 11/01/96-06/GA/Holiday/III/2023-24: The following are the Bank Holidays recognized by UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu for the year 2024 under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (for UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.)
PART-A
SHALL APPLY TO THE COMMERCIAL BANKS ONLY.
| S. N | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Bank’s Annual Closing Day | April 01 | Monday |
PART -B
SHALL APPLY TO THE INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS AND PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKINGS.
| S. N | Gazetted Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Republic Day | January 26 | Friday |
| 2. | Holi | March 25 | Monday |
| 3. | Labour Day | May 01 | Wednes day |
| 4. | Independence Day | August 15 | Thursday |
| 5. | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | October 02 | Wednes day |
| 6. | Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhat Puja) | November 07 | Thursday |
Joint Director (GAD)
U.T. Administration of DNH and DD
These holidays are observed in central and UT government offices, banks, post offices, railway departments, schools and colleges in Andaman and Nicobar.
Holiday Celebrations Can Bring You Happiness
Holidays are an essential part of our lives, providing us with the opportunity to take a break from our busy schedules and relax. They allow us to recharge our batteries, spend time with our loved ones, and explore new places. In addition to providing us with a much-needed break, holidays also have numerous other benefits. One of the most significant benefits of holidays is that they help to reduce stress levels. Taking a break from work and other responsibilities can help us to relax and unwind, reducing our stress levels and improving our overall mental health. Holidays also provide us with the opportunity to engage in activities that we enjoy, such as reading, hiking, or spending time with friends and family.
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