2024 Central Govt Holiday Calendar India
Holiday Calendar 2024 for Central Government Employees PDF | Central Govt Gazetted Holiday Calendar 2024 PDF
Central Government Holiday List in 2025 – Dopt Order Dated 9.7.2024
Please click on the YouTube link provided to access a comprehensive video presentation for Central Government Holiday List 2024
DOPT Holiday List 2024:
Government of India, Department of Personnel and Training has released Central Government Holidays 2024 for Central Government offices and employees across India on 03-07-2023. Central Government Administrative Offices shall observe the following 14 holidays compulsorily and in addition 3 holidays, to be chosen from the optional holidays, totally 17 holidays will have been declare in Gazetted holidays. These holiday list are almost followed by all State Government and its administrative offices, Banks, Post Offices and Railway Board etc..
Central Government Compulsory Holidays 2024:
These holidays are mandated by the government and are applicable to all citizens and businesses operating within the country. The compulsory holiday will begin on January 26th, which is National Holiday. This holiday celebrates the founding of our nation and is a time for patriotism and national pride. Many events and activities are held throughout the country to commemorate this important day. It is important for all citizens to observe these compulsory holidays and to take the time to reflect on their significance. Let us all come together to celebrate these important dates and show our respect for our nation and its traditions.
F.No.12/2/2023-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
Establishment (JCA) Section
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 3rd July, 2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2024- reg.
It has been decided that the holidays, as specified in Annexure-I to this O.M., will be observed in all the Administrative Offices of the Central Government located in Delhi/ New Delhi during the year 2024. In addition, each employee will also be allowed to avail himself/ herself of any two holidays to be chosen by him/her out of the list of Restricted Holidays specified in Annexure – II.
2. Central Government Administrative Offices located outside Delhi / New Delhi shall observe the following holidays compulsorily in addition to three holidays, to be chosen out of the 12 optional holidays indicated below at para 3.1:
- REPUBLIC DAY
- INDEPENDENCE DAY
- MAHATMA GANDHI’S BIRTHDAY
- BUDDHA PURNIMA
- CHRISTMAS DAY
- DUSSEHRA (VIJAYADASHAMI)
- DIWALI (DEEPAVALI)
- GOOD FRIDAY
- GURU NANAK’S BIRTHDAY
- EID UL FITR
- EID UL ADHA
- MAHAVIR JAYANTI
- MUHARRAM
- PROPHET MOHAMMAD’S BIRTHDAY (ID-E-MILAD)
3.1. For offices located in New Delhi/Delhi, three holidays are selected by the D/o Personnel & Training and for the offices located outside Delhi/New Delhi three holidays are to be chosen by the Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committee in the State Capitals, if necessary, in consultation with Coordination Committees at other places in the State, from the list indicated below. The final list, applicable uniformly to all Central Government offices within the concerned State, shall be notified accordingly and no change can be carried out thereafter. It is also clarified that no change is permissible in the festivals and dates, as indicated in Annexure -I and Annexure II baring a few exceptions indicated in para 5.1 and 5.2 hereinafter. The 12 optional holidays are as follows:
- AN ADDITIONAL DAY FOR DUSSEHRA
- HOLI
- JANMASHTAMI (VAISHNAVI)
- RAM NAVAMI
- MAHA SHIVRATRI
- GANESH CHATURTHI / VINAYAKA CHATURTHI
- MAKAR SANKRANTI
- RATH YATRA
- ONAM
- PONGAL
- SRI PANCHAMI / BASANT PANCHAMI
- VISHU / VAISAKHI / VAISAKHADI / BOHAG BIHU / MASHADI UGADI / CHAITRA SUKLADI / CHETI CHAND / GUDI PADWA / 1st NAVRATRA / NOWRUZ / CHHATH PUJA / KARVA CHAUTH.
3.2 No substitute holiday should be allowed if any of the festival holidays, initially declared, subsequently happens to fall on a weekly off or any other non-working day or in the event of more than one festival falling on the same day.
4. The list of Restricted Holidays appended as annexure-II to this O.M. is meant for Central Government Offices located in Delhi / New Delhi. The Coordination Committees at the State Capitals may draw up a separate list of Restricted Holidays keeping in view the occasions of local importance. However, the 9 occasions left over, after choosing the 3 variable holidays in para 3.1 above, are also to be included in the list of restricted holidays.
5.1 For offices in Delhi / New Delhi, any change in the date of holidays in respect of Eid ul Fitr, Eid ul Adha, Muharram, and Eid-e-Milad, if necessary, depending upon the sighting of the Moon, would be declared by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, after ascertaining the position from the Govt, of NCT of Delhi (DCP, Special Branch, Delhi Police).
5.2 For offices outside Delhi / New Delhi, the Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committees at the State Capitals are authorized to change the date of the holiday, if necessary, based on the decision of the concerned State Governments / Union Territories, in respect of Eid ul Fitr, Eid ul Adha, Muharram, and Eid-e-Milad.
5.3 It may happen that the change of date in respect of the above occasions has to be declared at very short notice. In such a situation, an announcement could be made through P.I.B / T.V. / A.I.R. / Newspapers and the Heads of Departments /Offices of the Central Government may take action according to such an announcement, without waiting for a formal order, about the change of date.
6. During 2024, Diwali (Deepavali) falls on Sunday, November 12, 2024 (Kartika 21). In certain States, the practice is to celebrate the occasion a day in advance, i.s., on “Naraka Chaturdasi Day”. In view of this, there is no objection if a holiday on account of Deepavali is observed on “Naraka Chaturdasi Day (in place of Deepavali Day) in the Central Government Offices in a State if in that State that day alone is declared as a compulsory holiday for Diwali for the offices of the State Government.
7. Central Government Organisations which include industrial, commercial, and trading establishments would observe up to 16 holidays in a year including three national holidays viz. Republic Day, Independence Day, and Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, as compulsory holidays. The remaining holidays/occasions may be determined by such establishments/organizations themselves for the year 2024, subject to para 3.2 above.
8. Union Territory Administration shall decide the list of holidays in terms of Instructions issued in this regard by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
9. In respect of Indian Missions abroad, the number of holidays may be notified in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department’s O.M. No. 12/5/2002-JCA dated 17th December 2002. In other words, they will have the option to select 14 (Fourteen) holidays of their own only after including in the list, three National Holidays and Id-ul-Fitr, Muharram and Diwali included in the list of compulsory holidays and falling on days of weekly off.
10. In respect of Banks, the holidays shall be regulated in terms of the extant instructions issued by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance.
11. Hindi version will follow.
(S.P. Pant)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
Central Govt Gazetted Holidays 2024
ANNEXURE-I
LIST OF HOLIDAYS FOR THE YEAR 2024 TO BE OBSERVED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT LOCATED AT DELHI / NEW DELHI
List of 17 Central Government Gazetted Holidays in 2024
| S.No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Republic Day | January 26, 2024 | Friday |
| 2. | Holi | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| 3. | Good Friday | March 29, 2024 | Friday |
| 4. | Id-ul-Fitr | April 11, 2024 | Thursday |
| 5. | Ram Navami | April 17, 2024 | Wednes day |
| 6. | Mahavir Jayanti | April 21, 2024 | Sunday |
| 7. | Buddha Purnima | May 23, 2024 | Thursday |
| 8. | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | June 17, 2024 | Monday |
| 9. | Muharram | July 17, 2024 | Wednes day |
| 10. | Independence Day | August 15, 2024 | Thursday |
| 11. | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | August 26, 2024 | Monday |
| 12. | Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Muhammad) | September 16, 2024 | Monday |
| 13. | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | October 02, 2024 | Wednes day |
| 14. | Dussehra | October 12, 2024 | Saturday |
| 15. | Diwali (Deepavali) | October 31, 2024 | Thursday |
| 16. | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | November 15, 2024 | Friday |
| 17. | Christmas Day | December 25, 2024 | Wednes day |
Central Government Restricted Holidays 2024
ANNEXURE-II
LIST OF RESTRICTED HOLIDAYS FOR THE YEAR 2024 IN RESPECT OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT LOCATED AT DELHI / NEW DELHI
List of 33 Central Government Restricted Holidays in 2024
| S.No | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | New Year’s Day | January 01, 2024 | Monday |
| 2. | Lohri | January 13, 2024 | Saturday |
| 3. | Makar Sankranti | January 14, 2024 | Sunday |
| 4. | Magha Bihu/ Pongal | January 15, 2024 | Monday |
| 5. | Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday | January 17, 2024 | Wednes day |
| 6. | Hazarat Ali’s Birthday | January 25, 2024 | Thursday |
| 7. | Sri Panchami, Basant Panchami | February 14, 2024 | Wednes day |
| 8. | Shiva ji Jayanti | February 19, 2024 | Monday |
| 9. | Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday | February 24, 2024 | Saturday |
| 10. | Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati | March 06, 2024 | Wednes day |
| 11. | Maha Shivratri | March 08, 2024 | Friday |
| 12. | Holika dahan | March 24, 2024 | Sunday |
| 13. | Dolyatra | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| 14. | Easter Sunday | March 31, 2024 | Sunday |
| 15. | Jamat-Ul-Vida | April 05, 2024 | Friday |
| 16. | Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi Padava/ Ugadi/ Cheti Chand | April 09, 2024 | Tuesday |
| 17. | Vaisakhi / Vishu | April 13, 2024 | Saturday |
| 18. | Meshadi (Tamil New Year’s Day) / Vaisakhadi (Bengal) / Bahag Bihu (Assam) | April 14, 2024 | Sunday |
| 19. | Birthday of Guru Rabindranath Tagore | May 08, 2024 | Wednes day |
| 20. | Rath Yatra | July 07, 2024 | Sunday |
| 21. | Parsi New Year’s day/ Nauraj | August 15, 2024 | Thursday |
| 22. | Raksha Bandhan | August 19, 2024 | Monday |
| 23. | Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi | September 07, 2024 | Saturday |
| 24. | Onam or Thiru Onam Day | September 15, 2024 | Sunday |
| 25. | Dusshera (Saptami) | October 10, 2024 | Thursday |
| 26. | Dussehra (Mahashtami) / Dussehra (Mahanavmi) | October 11, 2024 | Friday |
| 27. | Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday | October 17, 2024 | Thursday |
| 28. | Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth) | October 20, 2024 | Sunday |
| 29. | Naraka Chaturdasi | October 31, 2024 | Thursday |
| 30. | Govardhan Puja | November 02, 2024 | Saturday |
| 31. | Bhai Duj | November 03, 2024 | Sunday |
| 31. | Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhat Puja) | November 07, 2024 | Thursday |
| 32. | Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day | November 24, 2024 | Sunday |
| 33. | Christmas Eve | December 24, 2024 | Tuesday |
Central Govt Holiday List 2024 PDF Download
Indian National Festivals and Holidays
India is a land of diverse cultures and religions, and this is reflected in the numerous national festivals and holidays celebrated throughout the year. One of the most important festivals is Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights. This five-day festival is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs and marks the victory of good over evil. During Diwali, people light Diya’s (oil lamps) and decorate their homes with colorful Rangoli’s (patterns made with colored powder) to welcome the goddess Lakshmi, who is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
Another major festival is Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors. This two-day festival is celebrated in the spring and marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. During Holi, people throw colored powder and water on each other and celebrate with music and dance. It is a time to forgive and forget, and to renew relationships with friends and family.
Apart from festivals, India also has numerous national holidays, including Independence Day, Republic Day, and Gandhi Jayanti. Independence Day is celebrated on August 15th and marks the day India gained independence from British rule in 1947. Republic Day is celebrated on January 26th and marks the day the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2nd and marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation.
In conclusion, India is a land of rich cultural heritage and diversity, and its festivals and holidays reflect this diversity. From Diwali to Holi, and from Independence Day to Gandhi Jayanti, these festivals and holidays bring people together and celebrate the spirit of India.
Central Govt Holiday List in January 2024
| S.No | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | New Year’s Day | January 01, 2024 | Monday |
| 2. | Lohri | January 13, 2024 | Saturday |
| 3. | Makar Sankranti | January 14, 2024 | Sunday |
| 4. | Magha Bihu/ Pongal | January 15, 2024 | Monday |
| 5. | Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday | January 17, 2024 | Wednes day |
| 6. | Hazarat Ali’s Birthday | January 25, 2024 | Thursday |
| 7. | Republic Day | January 26, 2024 | Friday |
Central Govt Holiday List in February 2024
| S.No | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Sri Panchami, Basant Panchami | February 14, 2024 | Wednes day |
| 2. | Shiva ji Jayanti | February 19, 2024 | Monday |
| 3. | Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday | February 24, 2024 | Saturday |
Central Govt Holiday List in March 2024
| S.No | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati | March 06, 2024 | Wednes day |
| 2. | Maha Shivratri | March 08, 2024 | Friday |
| 3. | Holika dahan | March 24, 2024 | Sunday |
| 4. | Holi / Dolyatra | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| 5. | Good Friday | March 29, 2024 | Friday |
| 6. | Easter Sunday | March 31, 2024 | Sunday |
Central Govt Holiday List in April 2024
| S.No | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Jamat-Ul-Vida | April 05, 2024 | Friday |
| 2. | Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi Padava/ Ugadi/ Cheti Chand | April 09, 2024 | Tuesday |
| 3. | Id-ul-Fitr | April 11, 2024 | Thursday |
| 4. | Vaisakhi / Vishu | April 13, 2024 | Saturday |
| 5. | Meshadi (Tamil New Year’s Day) / Vaisakhadi (Bengal) / Bahag Bihu (Assam) | April 14, 2024 | Sunday |
| 6. | Ram Navami | April 17, 2024 | Wednes day |
| 7. | Mahavir Jayanti | April 21, 2024 | Sunday |
Central Govt Holiday List in May 2024
| S.No | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Birthday of Guru Rabindranath Tagore | May 08, 2024 | Wednes day |
| 2. | Budha Purnima | May 23, 2024 | Thursday |
Central Govt Holiday List in June 2024
| S.No | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | June 17, 2024 | Monday |
Central Govt Holiday List in July 2024
| S.No | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Rath Yatra | July 07, 2024 | Sunday |
| 2. | Muharram | July 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
Central Govt Holiday List in August 2024
| S.No | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Independence Day | August 15, 2024 | Thursday |
| 2. | Parsi New Year’s day/ Nauraj | August 15, 2024 | Thursday |
| 3. | Raksha Bandhan | August 19, 2024 | Monday |
| 4. | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | August 26, 2024 | Monday |
Central Govt Holiday List in September 2024
| S.No | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi | September 07, 2024 | Saturday |
| 2. | Onam or Thiru Onam Day | September 15, 2024 | Sunday |
| 3. | Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Muhammad) | September 16, 2024 | Monday |
Central Govt Holiday List in October 2024
| S.No | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | October 02, 2024 | Wednes day |
| 2. | Dusshera (Saptami) | October 10, 2024 | Thursday |
| 3. | Dussehra (Mahashtami) / Dussehra (Mahanavmi) | October 11, 2024 | Friday |
| 4. | Dussehra | October 12, 2024 | Saturday |
| 5. | Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday | October 17, 2024 | Thursday |
| 6. | Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth) | October 20, 2024 | Sunday |
| 7. | Diwali (Deepavali) | October 31, 2024 | Thursday |
| 8. | Naraka Chaturdasi | October 31, 2024 | Thursday |
Central Govt Holiday List in November 2024
| S.No | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Govardhan Puja | November 02, 2024 | Saturday |
| 2. | Bhai Duj | November 03, 2024 | Sunday |
| 3. | Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhat Puja) | November 07, 2024 | Thursday |
| 4. | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | November 15, 2024 | Friday |
| 5. | Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day | November 24, 2024 | Sunday |
Central Govt Holiday List in December 2024
| S.No | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Christmas Eve | December 24, 2024 | Tuesday |
| 2. | Christmas Day | December 25, 2024 | Wednes day |
2024 Saturday and Sunday Holiday List India
The list includes both Saturday and Sunday holidays for the year 2024. I hope this information is helpful in planning your weekends and vacations for the upcoming year.
| January 2024 Saturday and Sunday Holiday List | |
| Date | Day |
| 06-01-2024 | Saturday |
| 07-01-2024 | Sunday |
| 13-01-2024 | Second Saturday |
| 14-01-2024 | Sunday |
| 20-01-2024 | Saturday |
| 21-01-2024 | Sunday |
| 27-01-2024 | Fourth Saturday |
| 28-01-2024 | Sunday |
| February 2024 Saturday and Sunday Holiday List | |
| Date | Day |
| 03-02-2024 | Saturday |
| 04-02-2024 | Sunday |
| 10-02-2024 | Second Saturday |
| 11-02-2024 | Sunday |
| 17-02-2024 | Saturday |
| 18-02-2024 | Sunday |
| 24-02-2024 | Fourth Saturday |
| 25-02-2024 | Sunday |
| March 2024 Saturday and Sunday Holiday List | |
| Date | Day |
| 02-03-2024 | Saturday |
| 03-03-2024 | Sunday |
| 09-03-2024 | Second Saturday |
| 10-03-2024 | Sunday |
| 16-03-2024 | Saturday |
| 17-03-2024 | Sunday |
| 23-03-2024 | Fourth Saturday |
| 24-03-2024 | Sunday |
| 30-03-2024 | Saturday |
| 31-03-2024 | Sunday |
| April 2024 Saturday and Sunday Holiday List | |
| Date | Day |
| 06-04-2024 | Saturday |
| 07-04-2024 | Sunday |
| 13-04-2024 | Second Saturday |
| 14-04-2024 | Sunday |
| 20-04-2024 | Saturday |
| 21-04-2024 | Sunday |
| 27-04-2024 | Fourth Saturday |
| 28-04-2024 | Sunday |
| May 2024 Saturday and Sunday Holiday List | |
| Date | Day |
| 04-05-2024 | Saturday |
| 05-05-2024 | Sunday |
| 11-05-2024 | Second Saturday |
| 12-05-2024 | Sunday |
| 18-05-2024 | Saturday |
| 19-05-2024 | Sunday |
| 25-05-2024 | Fourth Saturday |
| 26-05-2024 | Sunday |
| June 2024 Saturday and Sunday Holiday List | |
| Date | Day |
| 01-06-2024 | Saturday |
| 02-06-2024 | Sunday |
| 08-06-2024 | Second Saturday |
| 09-06-2024 | Sunday |
| 15-06-2024 | Saturday |
| 16-06-2024 | Sunday |
| 22-06-2024 | Fourth Saturday |
| 23-06-2024 | Sunday |
| 29-06-2024 | Saturday |
| 30-06-2024 | Sunday |
| July 2024 Saturday and Sunday Holiday List | |
| Date | Day |
| 06-07-2024 | Saturday |
| 07-07-2024 | Sunday |
| 13-07-2024 | Second Saturday |
| 14-07-2024 | Sunday |
| 20-07-2024 | Saturday |
| 21-07-2024 | Sunday |
| 27-07-2024 | Fourth Saturday |
| 28-07-2024 | Sunday |
| August 2024 Saturday and Sunday Holiday List | |
| Date | Day |
| 03-08-2024 | Saturday |
| 04-08-2024 | Sunday |
| 10-08-2024 | Second Saturday |
| 11-08-2024 | Sunday |
| 17-08-2024 | Saturday |
| 18-08-2024 | Sunday |
| 24-08-2024 | Fourth Saturday |
| 25-08-2024 | Sunday |
| 31-08-2024 | Saturday |
| September 2024 Saturday and Sunday Holiday List | |
| Date | Day |
| 07-09-2024 | Saturday |
| 08-09-2024 | Sunday |
| 14-09-2024 | Second Saturday |
| 15-09-2024 | Sunday |
| 21-09-2024 | Saturday |
| 22-09-2024 | Sunday |
| 28-09-2024 | Fourth Saturday |
| 29-09-2024 | Sunday |
| October 2024 Saturday and Sunday Holiday List | |
| Date | Day |
| 05-10-2024 | Saturday |
| 06-10-2024 | Sunday |
| 12-10-2024 | Second Saturday |
| 13-10-2024 | Sunday |
| 19-10-2024 | Saturday |
| 20-10-2024 | Sunday |
| 26-10-2024 | Fourth Saturday |
| 27-10-2024 | Sunday |
| November 2024 Saturday and Sunday Holiday List | |
| Date | Day |
| 02-11-2024 | Saturday |
| 03-11-2024 | Sunday |
| 09-11-2024 | Second Saturday |
| 10-11-2024 | Sunday |
| 16-11-2024 | Saturday |
| 17-11-2024 | Sunday |
| 23-11-2024 | Fourth Saturday |
| 24-11-2024 | Sunday |
| 30-11-2024 | Saturday |
| December 2024 Saturday and Sunday Holiday List | |
| Date | Day |
| 07-12-2024 | Saturday |
| 08-12-2024 | Sunday |
| 14-12-2024 | Second Saturday |
| 15-12-2024 | Sunday |
| 21-12-2024 | Saturday |
| 22-12-2024 | Sunday |
| 28-12-2024 | Fourth Saturday |
| 29-12-2024 | Sunday |
The Central Government has declared 17 days of Gazetted holidays for the Central Government offices located in New Delhi during the year 2024.
The Central Government has declared 33 days of Restricted holidays for the Central Government offices located in New Delhi during the year 2024.
Dussehra festival declared as Gazette holiday (Dussehra 2024 Date in India – 12 October 2024, Saturday)
Diwali festival leave starts from Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024 to Sunday, Nov 3, 2024.