Quick summary: 18 public holiday records in the dataset for this range, spanning about 18 calendar days that fall in 2024.
Key insights
Total holidays
From 18 holiday records in India, 2024.
Busiest holiday month
4 holiday days.
Longest holiday streak
No consecutive streak detected.
Coverage
Regional rules are not included on this page.
Holiday list
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2024 | Republic Day |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Holi |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Good Friday |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Ramzan Id |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Ambedkar Jayanti |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Rama Navami |
| Apr 21, 2024 | Mahavir Jayanti |
| May 23, 2024 | Buddha Purnima |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Bakrid |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Muharram/Ashura |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Independence Day |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Janmashtami |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Milad un-Nabi |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| Oct 12, 2024 | Dussehra |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Diwali/Deepavali |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| Dec 25, 2024 | Christmas |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are in India in 2024?
India has about 18 distinct public holiday days in 2024 in the HolidayDB dataset (from 18 records).
Which month has the most public holidays?
April has the most holiday days, with 4.
Are regional holidays included?
No. This page uses national public holidays only, matching the default behavior when you don’t apply a region filter.
Can I get the same data via API?
Yes. Use the Holidays API to fetch calendars programmatically (and the calculators for interactive exploration).
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Public holidays in India - quick context
India’s official holidays are state-specific and many employers only observe a subset. This page shows HolidayDB’s configured IN list - always confirm against your state’s gazette for compliance.