Indian Holiday Calendar 2024
| Date | Holiday (English) | त्यौहार (Hindi) |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2024 | Republic Day | गणतंत्र दिवस |
| March 25, 2024 | Holi | होली |
| April 10, 2024 | Ram Navami | राम नवमी |
| April 14, 2024 | Ambedkar Jayanti | अम्बेडकर जयंती |
| April 17, 2024 | Mahavir Jayanti | महावीर जयंती |
| August 15, 2024 | Independence Day | स्वतंत्रता दिवस |
| October 2, 2024 | Gandhi Jayanti | गांधी जयंती |
| November 1, 2024 | Diwali | दीवाली |
| December 25, 2024 | Christmas | क्रिसमस |
Note: Click on the holiday name to learn more about each festival or occasion.
Republic Day (गणतंत्र दिवस)
Republic Day, celebrated on January 26th, marks the day India became a republic in 1950. The event includes grand parades and honors the Indian constitution.
Holi (होली)
Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated in March. It's a joyful holiday marking the arrival of spring, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
Ram Navami (राम नवमी)
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, a major deity in Hinduism, and is observed with fasting, prayers, and processions in April.
Ambedkar Jayanti (अम्बेडकर जयंती)
Ambedkar Jayanti honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. Celebrated on April 14, it is a day of remembrance and respect for his contributions to Indian society.
Mahavir Jayanti (महावीर जयंती)
Mahavir Jayanti commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, with prayers, processions, and community service.
Independence Day (स्वतंत्रता दिवस)
Independence Day on August 15th celebrates India's freedom from British rule in 1947. It’s marked with flag hoisting, speeches, and cultural performances.
Gandhi Jayanti (गांधी जयंती)
Gandhi Jayanti, on October 2nd, celebrates the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India's non-violent independence movement.
Diwali (दीवाली)
Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of India’s biggest festivals, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. It is celebrated with prayers, fireworks, and feasts in November.
Christmas (क्रिसमस)
Christmas, celebrated on December 25th, marks the birth of Jesus Christ and is observed with decorations, feasts, and gift-giving.