Government & Bank Holidays in Haryana in 2024

Relaxing on holidays and scheduling outings or trips with loved ones can boost your overall mental health and enhance work productivity. All work and no days off can lead to burnout, affecting your physical health, stress, and other related issues. Thus, it becomes important to have days to relax and enjoy your time without the load of working.

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

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List of Government Holidays
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List of Government Holidays in Haryana in 2024

Government-notified holidays are public holidays observed throughout the country and are the same across all states. These gazetted holidays mark the significance of certain vital days related to an important festival or the relevance of important public figures. Haryana observes a list of government holidays that include both national and some state-specific holidays.

Below is the list of government holidays that are to be observed in Haryana in 2024:

Date	Day	Holiday
17-Jan	Wednesday	Shri Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
26-Jan	Friday	Republic Day
14-Feb	Wednesday	Basant Panchami
24-Feb	Saturday	Guru Ravidas Jayanti
8-Mar	Friday	Maha Shivratri
23-Mar	Saturday	Shaheed Diwas / Martyrdom Day of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru & Sukhdev
25-Mar	Monday	Holi
11-Apr	Thursday	Eid ul-Fitr / Maharana Pratap Jayanti
13-Apr	Saturday	Vaisakhi / Chhat Puja
14-Apr	Sunday	Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
17-Apr	Wednesday	Ram Navami
21-Apr	Sunday	Mahavir Jayanti
10-May	Friday	Parshuram Jayanti / Akshya Tritya
9-Jun	Sunday	Maharana Pratap Jayanti
17-Jun	Monday	Eid al-Adha (Bakrid)
22-Jun	Saturday	Sant Kabir Jayanti
31-Jul	Wednesday	Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day
15-Aug	Thursday	Independence Day
19-Aug	Monday	Raksha Bandhan
26-Aug	Monday	Janmashtami
23-Sep	Monday	Shaheed Diwas / Haryana War Heroes Martyrdom Day
2-Oct	Wednesday	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
3-Oct	Thursday	Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti
12-Oct	Saturday	Dussehra
17-Oct	Thursday	Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
1-Nov	Friday	Diwali / Haryana Day
2-Nov	Saturday	Vishvakarma Day
15-Nov	Friday	Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti
25-Dec	Wednesday	Christmas

List of Bank Holidays in Haryana in 2024

Banks and other financial institutions observe day offs at their offline locations, while their online services may still be functional on those days. You must track these bank holidays to ensure the smooth processing of money transactions and other bank branch-related work. You can also schedule your trips and outings on these days to boost your creativity and mental health.

Below is the list of bank holidays that are to be observed in Haryana in 2024:

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	Guru Ravidas Jayanti / 4th Saturday Bank Holiday
8-Mar	Friday	Maha Shivratri
9-Mar	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
23-Mar	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
25-Mar	Monday	Holi
1-Apr	Monday	Annual Closing of Bank Account
11-Apr	Thursday	Eid ul-Fitr / Maharana Pratap Jayanti
13-Apr	Saturday	Vaisakhi / Chhat Puja / 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
14-Apr	Sunday	Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
17-Apr	Wednesday	Ram Navami
21-Apr	Sunday	Mahavir Jayanti
27-Apr	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
10-May	Friday	Parshuram Jayanti / Akshya Tritya
11-May	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
25-May	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
8-Jun	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
9-Jun	Sunday	Maharana Pratap Jayanti
17-Jun	Monday	Eid al-Adha (Bakrid)
22-Jun	Saturday	Sant Kabir Jayanti / 4th Saturday Bank Holiday
13-Jul	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
27-Jul	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
31-Jul	Wednesday	Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day
10-Aug	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
15-Aug	Thursday	Independence Day
19-Aug	Monday	Raksha Bandhan
24-Aug	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
26-Aug	Monday	Janmashtami
14-Sep	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
23-Sep	Monday	Shaheed Diwas / Haryana War Heroes Martyrdom Day
28-Sep	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
2-Oct	Wednesday	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
3-Oct	Thursday	Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti
12-Oct	Saturday	Dussehra / 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
17-Oct	Thursday	Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
26-Oct	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
1-Nov	Friday	Diwali / Haryana Day
2-Nov	Saturday	Vishvakarma Day
9-Nov	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
23-Nov	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
14-Dec	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
28-Dec	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday

*Please note that the date and day may vary.

List of Important Dates & Festivals in Haryana in 2024

Haryana is known to be one of the healthiest and wealthiest states in terms of agriculture and is thus the breadbasket of India. Its rich soil and favourable climatic conditions make it suitable for large-scale agriculture.

Haryana has a set of distinct festivals and important dates that showcase the state's traditions, and the people of different regions celebrate these occasions with great joy and enthusiasm.

Basant Panchami (14th Feb 2024): This day marks the beginning of the Spring season, and people celebrate it with immense joy by flying kites.
Holi (25th Mar 2024): Holi is a festival of colours celebrated with great zeal and liveliness in Haryana. On this day, people have great fun by putting colours on each other and eating savouries.
Gangaur Festival (26th Mar-11th Apr 2024): This festival signifies the transition from winter to spring. During this festival, women play a special role by worshipping clay idols of Lord Shiva and Parvati in their homes.
Baisakhi Festival (13th Apr 2024): Usually celebrated by the Punjabis of Haryana, Baisakhi is celebrated with traditional music and folk dance. On this day, the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh, founded the Khalsa, and it is observed with community lunches at Gurudwaras. It is also the day to celebrate the harvest of corn in the state of Haryana.
Teej (7th Aug 2024): Teej is celebrated to welcome the Monsoon season and is accompanied by the worship of Goddess Parvati. On this day, girls and women apply henna and wear new clothes as they conduct various cultural performances by the end of the day.
Gugga Naumi Festival (27th Aug 2024): This festival is celebrated to worship the snakes. It is a spiritual day to worship Gugga Pir or Zahir Pir, known for curing people who have been bitten by snakes.
Diwali (1st Nov 2024): Celebrated all over the nation as the festival of lights, Diwali is a festival with many traditions and rituals. People light diyas, eat and distribute sweets, light fireworks, decorate homes with rangolis, and much more.
Kurukshetra Festival (11th- 12th Nov 2024): This festival is celebrated in the Kurukshetra region of Haryana, and it coincides with the Gita Jayanti to commemorate the birth of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.
Pinjore Heritage Festival (Dec 2024): To mark Haryana's rich culture and tradition, Pinjore Heritage Festival is celebrated annually in December at the Pinjore Gardens.

In 2024, Haryana will observe a good number of government and bank holidays that will allow you to plan your outings with your loved ones. Mark the dates above to avoid missing them, and schedule your plans accordingly.

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FAQs about Government & Bank Holidays in Haryana

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How many restricted holidays are allowed to employees in the public sector in Haryana in 2024?

According to the official notification of the Haryana government, all public sector employees, including outsourced employees, can take advantage of any holiday from the list of Haryana public holidays in 2024.

Are banking services available on bank holidays in Haryana?

No, physical banking services will not be available for banks on the dates of the Haryana holidays; however, financial transactions through online banking platforms, mobile apps, and other digital payment options will still be available.

Are the public holidays in Haryana the same as in other Indian states?

Each state observes common national holidays. However, they also observe holidays for regional festivals. In Haryana, too, festivals like Shri Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, Basant Panchmi, etc., are observed as Haryana government holidays.