Holiday List of Kerala Govt 2024
In Kerala, all central and state government offices are generally closed on all public holidays. Government of Kerala publishes the list of holidays in the month of October. Here we have listed the holidays in Kerala Government Holiday List 2024. The list contains a total of 20 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 Onam, Vijayadashami and Diwali and all 2nd Saturdays would also be observed as Holidays. These holidays are observed in central and state government offices, banks, post offices, railway departments, schools and colleges in Kerala. We hope this information will help you plan your trip in advance accordingly.
| Kerala Government Holiday List 2024 Overview | |
| Name of Government | Government of Kerala |
| Topic | Kerala Government Holidays |
| Year | 2024 |
| Name of Issuing Authority | General Administration Department, Govt. of Kerala |
| Date of issue | 4.10.2023 |
| Holiday Order | Download PDF Format |
Government of Kerala Public Holiday List 2024
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
General Administration (Co-ordination) Department
NOTIFICATION
G. O. (P) No. 23/2023/GAD.
Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 4th October, 2023.
Under the explanation to Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Central Act 26 of 1881) read with the Notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs No. 20/25/56/Pub-1 dated 8th June, 1957, the Government of Kerala are hereby pleased to declare that in addition to Sundays, expressly defined as Public Holidays in the said explanation, the following days shall be Public Holidays Under Negotiable Instruments Act in Kerala for the Calendar year 2024:
Kerala Govt Gazetted Holiday List 2024
All Sundays Closed Holiday
Second Saturdays of each English month Closed Holiday
| Sl.No | Name of Holidays | Day of the Week | 2024 Christian Era |
| 1 | Mannam Jayanthi | Tuesday | 2-1-2024 |
| 2 | Republic Day | Friday | 26-1-2024 |
| 3 | Sivarathri | Friday | 8-3-2024 |
| 4 | Maundy Thursday | Thursday | 28-3-2024 |
| 5 | Good Friday | Friday | 29-3-2024 |
| 6 | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan)* | Wednes day | 10-4-2024 |
| 7 | May Day | Wednes day | 1-5-2024 |
| 8 | Id-ul Ad’ha (Bakrid)* | Monday | 17-6-2024 |
| 9 | Muharram* | Tuesday | 16-7-2024 |
| 10 | Karkkadaka Vaavu | Saturday | 3-8-2024 |
| 11 | Independence Day | Thursday | 15-8-2024 |
| 12 | Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi | Tuesday | 20-8-2024 |
| 13 | Sreekrishna Jayanthi | Monday | 26-8-2024 |
| 14 | Ayyankali Jayanthi | Wednes day | 28-8-2024 |
| 15 | Third Onam/ Milad-i-Sherif *(Birthday of Prophet Muhammed) | Monday | 16-9-2024 |
| 16 | Fourth Onam | Tuesday | 17-9-2024 |
| 17 | Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day | Saturday | 21-9-2024 |
| 18 | Gandhi Jayanthi | Wednes day | 2-10-2024 |
| 19 | Deepavali | Thursday | 31-10-2024 |
| 20 | Christmas | Wednes day | 25-12-2024 |
* Subject to change depending on the appearance of the moon.
The following festivals/occasions which falls on Public Holidays (Second Saturday/ Sunday) have been excluded from the above list. The branches of banks which work on these days will observe holidays for the same days:
| Sl. No. | Name of Holidays | Day of the Week | 2024 Christian Era |
| 1 | Easter | Sunday | 31-3-2024 |
| 2 | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanthi/ Vishu | Sunday | 14-4-2024 |
| 3 | First Onam | Second Saturday | 14-9-2024 |
| 4 | Thiruvonam | Sunday | 15-9-2024 |
| 5 | Mahanavami | Second Saturday | 12-10-2024 |
| 6 | Vijayadasami | Sunday | 13-10-2024 |
Kerala Govt Restricted Holiday List 2024
| Ayya Vaikunda Swami Jayanthi | 12-3-2024 | Tuesday | Government-Quasi Government and Public Sector Undertaking Employees and Teachers belonging to Nadar Community are permitted to avail Restricted Holiday. |
| Avani Avittom | 19-8-2024 | Monday | Government Employees belonging to Brahmin Community are permitted to avail Restricted Holiday. |
| Vishwakarma Day | 17-9-2024 | Tuesday | Government-Quasi Government and Public Sector Undertaking Employees and Teachers belonging to Vishwakarma Community are permitted to avail Restricted Holiday. |
By order of the Governor,
K. R. JYOTHILAL,
Additional Chief Secretary
Kerala Govt Holiday List 2024 PDF Download
Bank Holidays in Kerala 2024
| Sl. No. | Name of Holidays | Day of Week | Date |
| 1 | Republic Day | Friday | 26-1-2024 |
| 2 | Sivarathri | Friday | 8-3-2024 |
| 3 | Good Friday | Friday | 29-3-2024 |
| 4 | Annual Closing of accounts of Commercial and Co-operative Banks | Monday | 1-4-2024 |
| 5 | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan)* | Wednesday | 10-4-2024 |
| 6 | May Day | Wednesday | 1-5-2024 |
| 7 | Id-ul-Ad’ha (Bakrid)* | Monday | 17-6-2024 |
| 8 | Independence Day | Thursday | 15-8-2024 |
| 9 | Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi | Tuesday | 20-8-2024 |
| 10 | Milad-i-Sherif * (Birthday of Prophet Muhammed) | Monday | 16-9-2024 |
| 11 | Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day | Saturday | 21-9-2024 |
| 12 | Gandhi Jayanthi | Wednesday | 2-10-2024 |
| 13 | Deepavali | Thursday | 31-10-2024 |
| 14 | Christmas | Wednesday | 25-12-2024 |
Holiday Celebrations Can Bring You Happiness
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