Holiday List of Delhi Govt 2024
In Delhi, all central and state government offices are generally closed on all public holidays. Government of Delhi has published the list of holidays for the year 2024. The list contains a total of 18 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 Holi, Ram Navami and Dussehra 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.
| Delhi Government Holiday List 2024 Overview | |
| Name of Government | Government of Delhi |
| Topic | Delhi Government Holidays |
| Year | 2024 |
| Name of Issuing Authority | General Administration Department, Govt. of Delhi |
| Date of issue | 19.10.2023 |
| Holiday Order | PDF Format Download |
Delhi Public Holidays Calendar for the year 2024
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
(Co-Ordination Branch)
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 19th October, 2023
No. F. 53/627/GAD/CN/2023/2259-2305.- In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 read with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs Notification No. U-11030/2/73-UTL dated 28/06/1973, the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare the holidays specified in the schedule below, to be Public Holidays in the National Capital Territory of Delhi during the year 2024 (Saka Era 1945-46):-
Government of Delhi Public Holiday List 2024
| S.No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Republic Day | 26-01-2024 | Friday |
| 2. | Holi | 25-03-2024 | Monday |
| 3. | Good Friday | 29-03-2024 | Friday |
| 4. | Id-ul Fitr | 11-04-2024 | Thursday |
| 5. | Mahavir Jayanti | 24-04-2024 | Sunday |
| 6. | Buddha Purnima | 23-05-2024 | Thursday |
| 7. | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | 17-06-2024 | Monday |
| 8. | Muharram | 17-07-2024 | Wednesday |
| 9. | Independence Day | 15-08-2024 | Thursday |
| 10. | Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad) | 16-09-2024 | Monday |
| 11. | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | 02-10-2024 | Wednesday |
| 12. | Dussehra | 12-10-2024 | Saturday |
| 13. | Diwali (Deepavali) | 31-10-2024 | Thursday |
| 14. | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | 15-11-2024 | Friday |
| 15. | Christmas Day | 25-12-2024 | Wednesday |
Further, as per RBI Guidelines, April 01, 2024 is declared as a public holiday u/s 25 of NI Act for annual closing of bank accounts.
By Order and in the Name of the
Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
PRADEEP TAYAL, Dy. Secy.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
(Co-Ordination Branch)
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 19th October, 2023
No. F. 53/627/GAD/CN/2023/2023-2258.- The Lieutenant Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare that the days specified in the following schedule be observed as holidays in all Government offices under Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi during the year 2024 (Saka Era 1945-46):-
Delhi Govt Gazetted Holiday List 2024
| S.No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Republic Day | 26-01-2024 | Friday |
| 2. | Holi | 25-03-2024 | Monday |
| 3. | Good Friday | 29-03-2024 | Friday |
| 4. | Id-ul-Fitr | 11-04-2024 | Thursday |
| 5. | Ram Navami | 17-04-2024 | Wednes day |
| 6. | Mahavir Jayanti | 21-04-2024 | Sunday |
| 7. | Budha Purnima | 23-05-2024 | Thursday |
| 8. | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | 17-06-2024 | Monday |
| 9. | Muharram | 17-07-2024 | Wednes day |
| 10. | Independence Day | 15-08-2024 | Thursday |
| 11. | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | 26-08-2024 | Monday |
| 12. | Milad – un – Nabi or Id – e – Milad (Birthday of Prophet Muhammad) | 16-09-2024 | Monday |
| 13. | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | 02-10-2024 | Wednes day |
| 14. | Dussehra | 12-10-2024 | Saturday |
| 15 | Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday | 17-10-2024 | Thursday |
| 16. | Diwali (Deepavali) | 31-10-2024 | Thursday |
| 17. | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | 15-11-2024 | Friday |
| 18. | Christmas Day | 25-12-2024 | Wednes day |
In addition to the holidays specified in above schedule an employee is entitled to avail himself / herself any of two holidays out of the following restricted holidays during the year 2024 (Saka era 1945-46) as mentioned below:
Delhi Govt Restricted Holiday List 2024
| S.No | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | New Year’s Day | 01-01-2024 | Monday |
| 2 | Lohri | 13-01-2024 | Saturday |
| 3 | Makar Sankranti | 14-01-2024 | Sunday |
| 4 | Magha Bihu/ Pongal | 15-01-2024 | Monday |
| 5 | Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday | 17-01-2024 | Wednes day |
| 6 | Hazarat Ali’s Birthday | 25-01-2024 | Thursday |
| 7 | Sri Panchami, Basant Panchami | 14-02-2024 | Wednes day |
| 8 | Shiva ji Jayanti | 19-02-2024 | Monday |
| 9 | Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday | 24-02-2024 | Saturday |
| 10 | Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati | 06-03-2024 | Wednes day |
| 11 | Maha Shivratri | 08-03-2024 | Friday |
| 12 | Holika dahan | 24-03-2024 | Sunday |
| 13 | Dolyatra | 25-03-2024 | Monday |
| 14 | Easter Sunday | 31-03-2024 | Sunday |
| 15 | Jamat-Ul-Vida | 05-04-2024 | Friday |
| 16 | Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi Padava/ Ugadi / Cheti Chand | 09-04-2024 | Tuesday |
| 17 | Vaisakhi / Vishu | 13-04-2024 | Saturday |
| 18 | Meshadi (Tamil New Year’s Day) / Vaisakhadi (Bengal) / Bahag Bihu (Assam) | 14-04-2024 | Sunday |
| 19 | Birthday of Guru Rabindranath Tagore | 08-05-2024 | Wednes day |
| 20 | Rath Yatra | 07-07-2024 | Sunday |
| 21 | Parsi New Year’s day/ Nauraj | 15-08-2024 | Thursday |
| 22 | Raksha Bandhan | 19-08-2024 | Monday |
| 23 | Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi | 07-09-2024 | Saturday |
| 24 | Onam or Thiru Onam Day | 15-09-2024 | Sunday |
| 25 | Dusshera (Saptami) | 10-10-2024 | Thursday |
| 26 | Dussehra (Mahashtami) / Dussehra (Mahanavmi) | 11-10-2024 | Friday |
| 27 | Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth) | 20-10-2024 | Sunday |
| 28 | Naraka Chaturdasi | 31-10-2024 | Thursday |
| 29 | Govardhan Puja | 02-11-2024 | Saturday |
| 30 | Bhai Duj | 03-11-2024 | Sunday |
| 31 | Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhat Puja) | 07-11-2024 | Thursday |
| 32 | Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day | 24-11-2024 | Sunday |
| 33 | Christmas Eve | 24-12-2024 | Tuesday |
By Order and in the Name of
the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
PRADEEP TAYAL, Dy. Secy.
Bank Holidays in Delhi 2024
| S.No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Republic Day | 26-01-2024 | Friday |
| 2. | Holi | 25-03-2024 | Monday |
| 3. | Good Friday | 29-03-2024 | Friday |
| 4. | Annual closing of bank accounts | 01-04-2024 | Monday |
| 5. | Id-ul-Fitr | 11-04-2024 | Thursday |
| 6. | Ram Navami | 17-04-2024 | Wednes day |
| 7. | Mahavir Jayanti | 21-04-2024 | Sunday |
| 8. | Budha Purnima | 23-05-2024 | Thursday |
| 9. | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | 17-06-2024 | Monday |
| 10. | Muharram | 17-07-2024 | Wednes day |
| 11. | Independence Day | 15-08-2024 | Thursday |
| 12. | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | 26-08-2024 | Monday |
| 13. | Milad – un – Nabi or Id – e – Milad (Birthday of Prophet Muhammad) | 16-09-2024 | Monday |
| 14. | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | 02-10-2024 | Wednes day |
| 15. | Dussehra | 12-10-2024 | Saturday |
| 16 | Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday | 17-10-2024 | Thursday |
| 17. | Diwali (Deepavali) | 31-10-2024 | Thursday |
| 18. | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | 15-11-2024 | Friday |
| 19. | Christmas Day | 25-12-2024 | Wednes day |
These holidays are observed in central and National Capital Territory of Delhi government offices, banks, post offices, railway departments, schools and colleges in Delhi.
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.
Health Benefits of Holidays
Another benefit of holidays is that they can help to improve our physical health. Many holidays involve physical activity, such as hiking, swimming, or skiing, which can help to improve our cardiovascular health and strengthen our muscles. Additionally, holidays often involve exposure to new environments, which can help to boost our immune systems and improve our overall health. In conclusion, holidays are an essential part of our lives, providing us with numerous benefits for both our physical and mental health. Whether we choose to spend our holidays exploring new places or simply relaxing at home, taking a break from our busy schedules is essential for our overall well-being.