Taking breaks from your daily work life is a necessity today, as the workload and related stress can lead to burnout and other mental health issues. Thus, you can plan outings, trips, etc., on days off with your loved ones and elevate your overall mood.

Keep scrolling to learn more about the list of government and bank holidays scheduled in Daman and Diu for 2024.

Daman and Diu is a Union territory comprising two districts in the Arabian Sea: Daman and Diu islands. As the territory was once a part of the Portuguese settlements in India, its colonies showcase a rich culture and tradition filtered from its past. The people of Daman and Diu share diverse cultures and celebrate a list of distinct festivals and fairs with great zeal and enthusiasm.

1. Gangaji Fair (Mar 2024): This annual event is held at the Somnath Mahadev Temple in Dabhel, Daman and is observed to worship Lord Shiva. The Shivlinga in this temple is believed to have appeared miraculously, and since the renovation of the temple in 1972-73, the fair has been organised.
2. Nariyal Poornima (19th Aug 2024): This regional festival is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm in the Daman district of Daman and Diu. This festival commemorates the end of the monsoon and the beginning of the fishing season in this coastal region. Various programs and sports are organised to mark the celebrations of this festival.
3. Navratri (3rd- 11th Oct 2024): This festival is celebrated with great joy in Daman and Diu and is accompanied by singing songs and performing the traditional Gujarati dance Garba, which is meant to praise the Goddess Amba.
4. Liberation Day (19th Dec 2024): After 450 years of Portuguese rule, Daman and Diu were liberated on the 19th of December 1961. Since then, this day has been celebrated with great joy, accompanied by Portuguese folk dances like Mando, Vira dance, and Verdigao.
5. Christmas (25th Dec 2024): Daman celebrates Christmas with fascinating Portuguese dance and traditional songs. On this day, the people in Daman decorate their houses with lights and lamps, and the whole city lights up with happiness and laughter.

Daman and Diu will observe a good list of government and bank holidays in 2024, which can help you schedule your outings and trips, thus boosting your overall mental health and increasing productivity.

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