As we prepare to welcome the promising days of 2024, it’s prudent to peek at the forthcoming bank holidays.
Beyond the customary festivals and nationwide celebrations, this year holds 24 Saturdays earmarked for rest and leisure, distributed across the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
Remember, holiday schedules can differ across states. Hence, before scheduling any official visits, it’s wise to refer to your local bank branch’s holiday calendar for accurate planning.
Your Comprehensive Guide to Bank Holidays in 2024 for Seamless Financial Management
Public Holidays in India for 2024
January:
- 1st: New Year’s Day (Nationwide)
- 11th: Missionary Day (Mizoram)
- 12th: Swami Vivekananda Jayanti (West Bengal)
- 13th: Lohri (Punjab), Second Saturday (Nationwide)
- 14th: Sankranti (Several states), Thiruvalluvar Day (Tamil Nadu)
February:
- 16th: Tusu Puja (West Bengal, Assam)
- 17th: Guru Govind Singh Jayanti (Several States), Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti (Many States)
March:
- 8th: Maha Shivratri (Restricted Holiday)
- 12th: Ramadan Start (Observance)
- 25th: Holi festival (Gazetted Holiday)
April:
- 9th: Ugadi/Gudi Padwa (Several States)
- 10th: Id ul Fitr (Gazetted Holiday)
- 14th: Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti (Most States), Vishu (Kerala)
May:
- 1st: May Day/Maharashtra Day (Nationwide/Maharashtra)
- 8th: Birthday of Guru Rabindranath Tagore (West Bengal)
- 25th: Fourth Saturday (Nationwide)
June:
- 9th: Maharana Pratap Jayanti (Several States)
- 16th: Eid al-Adha (Nationwide)
- 22nd: Second Saturday (Nationwide)
July:
- 6th: MHIP Day (Mizoram)
- 13th: Second Saturday (Nationwide)
- 27th: Fourth Saturday (Nationwide)
August:
- 15th: Independence Day, Parsi New Year (Nationwide)
- 19th: Rakhi (Several States)
- 24th: Fourth Saturday (Nationwide)
September:
- 8th: Vinayaka Chaturthi (Nationwide)
- 14th: Onam (Kerala), Second Saturday (Nationwide)
- 16th: Eid e Milad (Nationwide)
October:
- 2nd: Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday (Many states across India)
- 12th: Vijaya Dashami/Maha Navami (Many states across India)
- 26th: Fourth Saturday (Nationwide)
November:
- 1st: Puducherry Liberation Day, Haryana Day, Karnataka Rajyotsava (Various States)
- 7th: Chhat Puja (Bihar)
- 9th: Second Saturday (Nationwide)
December:
- 25th: Christmas (Nationwide)
- 28th: Fourth Saturday (Nationwide)