Central government holidays are days on which the central government offices in India are closed. These holidays are declared by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, and they apply to all central government employees, including those who work in public sector banks and insurance companies.
- Gazetted holidays: These holidays are mandatory for all Central Government employees.
- Restricted holidays: These holidays are optional for Central Government employees, and each employee can choose to observe three of these holidays each year.
Central Government Offices Holiday List 2024
| S.No. | Holiday | Date | Saka Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic Day | January 26 | Magha 06 | Friday |
| 2 | Holi | March 25 | Chaitra 05 | Monday |
| 5 | Good Friday | March 29 | Chaitra 09 | Friday |
| 6 | Id-ul-Fitr | April 11 | Chaitra 22 | Thursday |
| 3 | Ram Navami | April 17 | Chaitra 28 | Wednesday |
| 4 | Mahavir Jayanti | April 21 | Vaisakha 01 | Sunday |
| 7 | Budha Purnima | May 23 | Jyaishtha 02 | Thursday |
| 8 | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | June 17 | Jyaishtha 27 | Monday |
| 9 | Muharram | July 17 | Ashadha 26 | Wednesday |
| 10 | Independence Day | August 15 | Sarvana 24 | Thursday |
| 11 | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | August 26 | Bhadra 04 | Monday |
| 12 | Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad) | September 16 | Bhadra 25 | Monday |
| 13 | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | October 02 | Asvina 10 | Wednesday |
| 14 | Dussehra | October 12 | Asvina 20 | Saturday |
| 15 | Diwali (Deepavali) | October 31 | Kartika 09 | Thursday |
| 16 | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | November 15 | Kartika 24 | Friday |
| 17 | Christmas Day | December 25 | Pausha 04 | Wednesday |
Restricted Central Government Offices Holiday List 2024
| S.No. | Holiday | Date | Saka Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year’s Day | January 01 | Pausha 11 | Monday |
| 2 | Lohri | January 13 | Pausha 23 | Saturday |
| 3 | Makar Sankranti | January 14 | Pausha 24 | Sunday |
| 4 | Magha Bihu/Pongal | January 15 | Pausha 25 | Monday |
| 5 | Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday | January 17 | Pausha 27 | Wednesday |
| 6 | Hazarat Ali’s Birthday | January 25 | Magha 05 | Thursday |
| 7 | Sri Panchami, Basant Panchami | February 14 | Magha 25 | Wednesday |
| 8 | Shiva ji Jayanti | February 19 | Magha 30 | Monday |
| 9 | Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday | February 24 | Phalguna 05 | Saturday |
| 10 | Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati | March 06 | Phalguna 16 | Wednesday |
| 11 | Maha Shivratri | March 08 | Phalguna 18 | Friday |
| 12 | Holika Dahan | March 24 | Chaitra 04 | Sunday |
| 13 | Dolyatra | March 25 | Chaitra 05 | Monday |
| 14 | Easter Sunday | March 31 | Chaitra 11 | Sunday |
| 15 | Jamat-Ul-Vida | April 05 | Chaitra 16 | Friday |
| 16 | Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi/ Padava/ Ugadi/ Cheti Chand | April 09 | Chaitra 20 | Tuesday |
| 17 | Vaisakhi / Vishu | April 13 | Chaitra 24 | Saturday |
| 18 | Meshadi (Tamil New Year’s Day)/ Vaisakhadi (Bengal) / Bahag Bihu (Assam) | April 14 | Chaitra 25 | Sunday |
| 19 | Birthday of Guru Rabindranath Tagore | May 08 | Vaisakha 18 | Wednesday |
| 20 | Rath Yatra | July 07 | Asadha 16 | Sunday |
| 21 | Parsi New Year’s day/ Nauraj | August 15 | Sravana 24 | Thursday |
| 22 | Raksha Bandhan | August 19 | Sravana 28 | Monday |
| 23 | Ganesh Chaturthi/ Vinayaka Chaturthi | September 07 | Bhadra 16 | Saturday |
| 24 | Onam or Thiru Onam Day | September 15 | Bhadra 24 | Sunday |
| 25 | Dussehra (Saptami) | October 10 | Asvina 18 | Thursday |
| 26 | Dussehra (Mahashtami)/ Dussehra (Mahanavmi) | October 11 | Asvina 19 | Friday |
| 27 | Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday | October 17 | Asvina 25 | Thursday |
| 28 | Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth) | October 20 | Asvina 28 | Sunday |
| 29 | Naraka Chaturdasi | October 31 | Kartika 09 | Thursday |
| 30 | Govardhan Puja | November 02 | Kartika 11 | Saturday |
| 31 | Bhai Duj | November 03 | Kartika 12 | Sunday |
| 32 | PratiharShashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhat Puja) | November 07 | Kartika 16 | Thursday |
| 33 | Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day | November 24 | Agrahayana 03 | Sunday |
| 34 | Christmas Eve | December 24 | Pausha 03 | Tuesday |
Benefits of Central Government holidays
- Rest and relaxation: Employees can use these holidays to rest and relax, which can help to improve their productivity and morale.
- Spend time with family and friends: Employees can use these holidays to spend time with their loved ones, which can help to strengthen their relationships.
- Take part in cultural and religious activities: Employees can use these holidays to take part in cultural and religious activities, which can help them to connect with their heritage and community.
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