GUWAHATI: The General Administration Department of Assam has released the official list of holidays for the year 2024.
The list includes a range of public holidays, festivals, and observances, during which government offices and all Revenue and Magisterial Courts in the state will remain closed.
The holidays for the year 2024 are as follows:
January 15, 2024 - Magh Bihu and Tusu Puja
January 23, 2024 - Gwthar Bathou San/Netaji's Birthday
January 26, 2024 - Republic Day
January 31, 2024 - Me-Dam-Me-Phi
February 24, 2024 - Bir Chilaray Divas
March 25, 2024 - Dol Jatra
March 29, 2024 - Good Friday
April 11, 2024 - Id-Ul-Fitr
April 13-15, 2024 - Bohag Bihu
May 1, 2024 - May Day
May 23, 2024 - Buddha Purnima
May 24, 2024 - Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhabdeva
June 17, 2024 - Id-ul-Zuha
August 15, 2024 - Independence Day
August 23, 2024 - Tirubhav Tithi of Sri Sri Madhabdeva
August 26, 2024 - Janmastomi
September 4, 2024 - Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva
September 14, 2024 - Karam Puja
October 2, 2024 - Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi
October 10-13, 2024 - Durga Puja
October 17, 2024 - Kati Bihu
October 31, 2024 - Kali Puja and Diwali
December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
In addition to these, the Assam Governor has declared half-holidays (starting at 1 PM) on certain festivals.
The list also includes a variety of restricted holidays during the year.
Sundays and holidays falling on specific dates as mentioned in the announcement are also declared as public holidays.
The General Administration Department also reminds that educational institutions, medical and engineering colleges, and other establishments may choose to adopt or modify this list as per their academic calendars.