Government & Bank Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar in 2024

1400 km away from the mainland of India, Andaman and Nicobar Islands is heaven for beach lovers. The capital city of this union territory is Port Blair, which has an airport and a seaport that connects it to the rest of India. Tourists generally use ferries or airplanes to reach this island.

Scroll through the following section to keep track of government and bank holidays, as well as the festivities and popular destinations of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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List of Government Holidays
List of Bank Holidays
Important Dates and Festivals
Frequently Asked Questions

List of Government Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar in 2024

Having the list of government holidays in a single table makes it easier to have all the information in one place. This reduces the time and makes planning more accessible for working professionals.

Below is the list of all the government holidays in Andaman and Nicobar in 2024:

Date	Day	Holiday
26-Jan	Friday	Republic Day
25-Mar	Monday	Holi
29-Mar	Friday	Good Friday
10-Apr	Wednesday	Eid ul-Fitr
17-Apr	Wednesday	Ram Navami
23-May	Thursday	Buddha Purnima
17-Jun	Monday	Bakrid / Eid al-Adha
17-Jul	Wednesday	Muharram
15-Aug	Thursday	Independence Day
26-Aug	Monday	Janmashtami
2-Oct	Wednesday	Gandhi Jayanti
13-Oct	Sunday	Vijaya Dashami
1-Nov	Friday	Diwali
15-Nov	Friday	Guru Nanak Jayanti
25-Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day

List of Bank Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar in 2024

Having complete knowledge of the bank holidays in India will make planning the financial work easier. Apart from this, people will avoid the holidays to carry out their transactions, increasing the efficiency of bank transfers.

Given below is the list of bank holidays followed in all the banks of Andaman and Nicobar:

Date	Day	Holiday
13-Jan	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
26-Jan	Friday	Republic Day
27-Jan	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
10-Feb	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
24-Feb	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
8-Mar	Friday	Shivratri
9-Mar	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
23-Mar	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
25-Mar	Monday	Holi
29-Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1-Apr	Monday	Annual Closing of Bank Accounts
10-Apr	Wednesday	Eid ul-Fitr
13-Apr	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
27-Apr	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
11-May	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
23-May	Thursday	Buddha Purnima
25-May	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
8-Jun	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
17-Jun	Monday	Eid al-Adha
22-Jun	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
13-Jul	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
17-Jul	Wednesday	Muharram
27-Jul	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
10-Aug	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
15-Aug	Thursday	Independence Day
24-Aug	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
14-Sep	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
16-Sep	Monday	Eid-e-Milad
28-Sep	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
2-Oct	Wednesday	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
12-Oct	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
13-Oct	Sunday	Dussehra
26-Oct	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
1-Nov	Friday	Deepavali / Diwali
9-Nov	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
15-Nov	Friday	Guru Nanak Jayanti
23-Nov	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
14-Dec	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
25-Dec	Wednesday	Christmas
28-Dec	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday

*Please note that the date and day may vary.

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List of Important Dates and Festivals in Andaman and Nicobar 2024

Situated in the Bay of Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands is an exotic tourist destination with unique festivals and cultures.

Festivals bring out the original essence of a destination with the help of its deep-rooted culture. They also hold an Island Tourism Festival for the enjoyment of the tourists.

The following section states the festivals and holidays of Andaman and Nicobar:

Republic Day (26th January 2024): Republic Day commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution and India’s transition into a republic state.
Holi (25th March 2024): Holi is the most colourful holiday of the year, celebrated by putting colours on one another.
Good Friday (29th March 2024): It is a Christian holiday that marks the final hours before Jesus Christ's crucifixion. The Christians visit the church and honor Jesus’s sufferings and death.
Ram Navami (17th April 2024): Lord Rama is a significant Hindu idol. He is believed to be one of the former forms of Lord Vishnu. Ram Navami is celebrated to mark his birth anniversary.
Buddha Purnima (23rd May 2024): Buddha Purnima marks the birth anniversary of the founder of Gautam Buddha. He is also believed to have attained enlightenment on that day.
Muharram (17th July 2024): Muharram is considered the first month of the Islamic calendar and New Year. It is also known to be the second holiest month, the first being Ramadan.
Independence Day (15th August 2024): On this day, India gained its independence from the British government after years of slavery and struggle. This day is observed as a holiday, remembering all the freedom fighters and their contributions.
Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October 2024): Mahatma Gandhi led various non-violent movements against the British government. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated to mark his birth anniversary.
Vijaya Dashami (13th October 2024): Vijaya Dashami is the last day of the nine-day-long Durga Puja. On this day, the idol of Maa Durga is immersed in water after performing the final rituals.
Diwali (1st November 2024): Diwali is the festival of lights. On this day, people light candles all over the house to mark Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and his return to Ayodhya.

Plan your vacations and meetings accordingly so they don't coincide with government holidays. This will minimise the chances of your important appointments getting cancelled.

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FAQs about Government and Bank Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar

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Is 31st December a bank holiday in Andaman and Nicobar?

No, 31st December is not a bank holiday in Andaman and Nicobar in 2024.

Which Saturdays do banks in Andaman and Nicobar close?

All banks in Andaman and Nicobar remain closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays.

What are government holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

Government holidays include national holidays like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti, alongside regional holidays such as Liberation Day and Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti.