15 Upcoming Long Weekends in 2024 in India
Holidays relieve you from the daily mundane work routine. This article summarises the list of long weekends 2024, which will help you plan a short trip with your loved ones to relax from the daily hustles.
List of Upcoming Long Weekends in India in 2024
The table mentioned below details the long weekends in 2024. There are specific holidays celebrated in a particular region or state of India that are hence mentioned as restricted holidays.
So, without any delay, let's go through the following table –
| Holidays | Dates | Days |
| New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (Restricted) | 30th December (2023) to 1s January (2024) | Saturday, Sunday, Monday |
| Lohri, Pongal (State Restricted) | 13th, 14th, and 15th January | Saturday, Sunday, and Monday |
| Republic Day | 26th, 27th, and 28th January | Friday, Saturday, and Sunday |
| Mahashivratri (State Restricted) | 8th, 9th, and 10th March | Friday, Saturday, and Sunday |
| Holi (State Restricted) | 23rd, 24th, and 25th March | Saturday, Sunday, and Monday |
| Good Friday and Easter | 29th, 30th, and 31st March | Friday, Saturday, and Sunday |
| Buddha Purnima (State Restricted) | 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th May | Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday |
| Bakri Eid | 15th, 16th, and 17th June | Saturday, Sunday, and Monday |
| Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan (State Restricted) | 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th August | Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday |
| Janmashtami (Restricted) | 24th, 25th, and 26th August | Saturday, Sunday, and Monday |
| Onam (Restricted) and Ganesh Chaturthi | 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th September | Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday |
| Eid-e-Milad an-Nabi | 14th, 15th and 16th September | Saturday, Sunday and Monday |
| Maha Navami and Dussehra (Restricted) | 11th, 12th, and 13th October | Friday, Saturday, and Sunday |
| Dhanteras, Diwali and Bhai Dooj | 1st, 2nd, and 3rd November | Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti | 15th, 16th, and 17th November | Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
*Please note that the date and day may vary.
Note: There will be a few days, such as Saturday, Monday and others, where you may need to take a leave from your work to enjoy a long holiday. Moreover, it depends on your employer's policy whether a particular holiday is considered a leave.
Thus, this is all about long weekends in 2024. So go through it and plan your holidays accordingly.
FAQs about Long Weekends in India in 2024
Is there any long weekend in December in 2024?
No, there are no long weekends in December in 2024.
Is Dussehra a public holiday?
Yes, Dussehra is a public holiday in India.