SRINAGAR — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has released the schedule of public holidays for the year 2024. In accordance with Government Order No. 1583-JK(GAD) of 2023, dated December 11, 2023, issued by the General Administration Department of the Civil Secretariat, Jammu and Kashmir, the designated holidays for the upcoming year have been officially announced.
These public holidays encompass a range of cultural, religious, and national events. Here is the comprehensive list of public holidays for 2024 in Jammu and Kashmir:
| Month | Date(s) | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26th (Friday) | Republic Day |
| March | 8th (Friday) | Mahashivratri |
| March | 25th (Monday) | Holi (Jammu Province only) |
| April | 1st (Monday) | Yearly Closing of Banks (Banks only) |
| April | 5th (Friday) | Jumat-ul-Vida |
| April | 7th (Sunday) | Shab-i-Qadr |
| April | 9th (Tuesday) | 1st Navratra |
| April | 13th (Thursday) | Eid-ul-Fitr |
| April | 14th (Friday) | Baisakhi |
| May | 23rd (Thursday) | Birthday of Dr B R Ambedkar |
| June | 17th-18th (Monday-Tuesday) | Buddha Purnima |
| July | 5th (Friday) | Eid-ul-Azha |
| July | 17th (Wednesday) | Guru Hargobind Ji’s Birthday |
| August | 15th (Thursday) | Diwali |
| August | 26th (Monday) | Ashoora |
| September | 16th (Monday) | Independence Day |
| September | 20th (Friday) | Janmashtami |
| September | 23rd (Monday) | Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi |
| October | 12th (Saturday) | Dussehra |
| October | 26th (Saturday) | Accession Day |
| November | 1st (Friday) | Friday following Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi |
| November | 15th (Friday) | Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji |
| November | 15th (Friday) | Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday |
| December | 25th (Wednesday) | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| December | 25th (Wednesday) | Christmas Day |
This diverse array of holidays throughout the year celebrates various cultural, religious, and historical events. Individuals and institutions across Jammu and Kashmir can plan their activities and schedules accordingly based on these declared public holidays for the year 2024.