2024 Public Holidays & Working Days in India
Complete 2024 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for India.
India has 248 working days and 15 public holidays in 2024, with a Saturday – Sunday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
⚠️ Numerous Regional Holidays
Beyond national holidays, Indian states observe many regional holidays (e.g., Diwali dates vary by state). This calendar lists national holidays; combine with state holidays of your business location for actual working days.
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India Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2024-01-26 | Fri | गणतंत्र दिवस Republic Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-03-25 | Mon | होली Holi | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-03-29 | Fri | गुड फ्राइडे Good Friday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-04-11 | Thu | ईद उल-फ़ित्र Id-ul-Fitr | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-04-15 | Mon | महावीर जयंती Mahavir Jayanti | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-05-23 | Thu | बुद्ध पूर्णिमा Buddha Purnima | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-06-17 | Mon | ईद उल-ज़ुहा Id-ul-Zuha | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-07-17 | Wed | मुहर्रम Muharram | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-08-15 | Thu | स्वतंत्रता दिवस Independence Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-09-16 | Mon | ईद-ए-मीलाद Prophet Mohammad's Birthday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-10-02 | Wed | महात्मा गांधी जयंती Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-10-12 | Sat | दशहरा Dussehra | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-11-01 | Fri | दिवाली Diwali | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-11-15 | Fri | गुरु नानक जयंती Guru Nanak's Birthday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-12-25 | Wed | क्रिसमस Christmas Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in India in 2024?
In 2024, India has 248 working days, 103 weekend days, and 15 public holidays, out of 366 total days.
What days are the weekend in India?
The official weekend in India is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does India have in 2024?
India has 15 public holidays in 2024. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in India?
Banks in India are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2025. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.
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