Holiday Calendar 2024: Central govt releases list of leaves for the year

The holiday list for 2024 is nothing short of a festive odyssey, promising a delightful mix of compulsory and optional holidays.

Edited By: Mayank Kasyap

Last Updated : 07 December 2023, 11:23 PM IST

New Delhi: In a distinguished Office Memorandum dated July 3, 2023, the Central Government has spilled the beans on the holiday lineup for the Administrative Offices situated in the bustling heart of Delhi and New Delhi for the year 2024.

Administrative offices’ extravaganza

As we step into 2024, the Administrative Offices based in Delhi/New Delhi are all set to roll out the red carpet for the following holidays, as per the directives of the Office Memorandum dated July 3, 2023. Noteworthy is the liberty granted to every dedicated staff member to cherry-pick any two holidays from the exclusive list of restricted holidays furnished in Annexure II.

Nationwide holiday galore

For those Administrative Offices scattered beyond the vibrant realms of Delhi and New Delhi, a mandatory holiday feast awaits! In addition to selecting three holidays of their choice from the delightful 12 optional holidays, here’s the compulsory holiday package these offices are set to enjoy:

S.No.	Holiday	Date	Day
1	Republic Day	26-Jan-24	Friday
2	Holi	25-Mar-24	Monday
3	Good Friday	29-Mar-24	Friday
4	Id-ul-Fitr	11-Apr-24	Thursday
5	Ram Navami	17-Apr-24	Wednesday
6	Mahavir Jayanti	21-Apr-24	Sunday
7	Buddha Purnima	23-May-24	Thursday
8	Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)	17-Jun-24	Monday
9	Muharram	17-Jul-24	Wednesday
10	Independence Day	15-Aug-24	Thursday
11	Janmashtami (Vaishnava)	26-Aug-24	Monday
12	Milad-un-Nabi (Birthday of Prophet Muhammad)	16-Sep-24	Monday
13	Gandhi Jayanti	2-Oct-24	Wednesday
14	Dussehra	12-Oct-24	Saturday
15	Diwali (Deepavali)	31-Oct-24	Thursday
16	Guru Nanak’s Birthday	15-Nov-24	Friday
17	Christmas Day	25-Dec-24	Wednesday

Optional holiday extravaganza

The 12 optional holidays offer a tantalizing array of choices, including Republic Day, Independence Day, Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday, and more. The freedom to select two holidays from this list adds a personal touch to the festive season.

Special considerations

Amidst the revelry, the memorandum delicately addresses the potential shifts in holiday dates for Eid ul Fitr, Eid ul Adha, Muharram, and Eid-e-Milad, subject to the sighting of the Moon. Additionally, with Diwali shining bright on November 12, 2024 (Kartika 21), the offices have the green light to celebrate on “Naraka Chaturdasi Day” in states following this tradition.

A festive odyssey awaits

The Central Government’s holiday list for 2024 is nothing short of a festive odyssey, promising a delightful mix of compulsory and optional holidays. As we mark our calendars, let’s revel in the anticipation of the joyous occasions that lie ahead. Stay tuned for updates and immerse yourself in the spirit of celebration throughout the coming year!

Pro Tip: For any changes related to Eid ul Fitr, Eid ul Adha, Muharram, and Eid-e-Milad in Delhi/New Delhi, keep an eye on announcements from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, in collaboration with the Govt. of NCT of Delhi.

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Holiday Calendar 2024: Central govt releases list of leaves for the year