Government & Bank Holidays in Arunachal Pradesh in 2024

Also known as the ‘Land of Dawn-lit Mountains, ' Arunachal Pradesh is a northeastern state enclosed by Burma, China, and Bhutan on three sides. Apart from being one of the remotest states, it is the only place in India that greets the rising sun. The diversity in the species living there allures tourists from worldwide.

Go through the following sections to learn about the government and bank holidays and get a brief idea about the most famous destinations in Arunachal Pradesh.

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

List of Government Holidays in Arunachal Pradesh in 2024

Arunachal Pradesh has a diverse climate with varying temperatures across its regions. So, you need to take a break once in a while and return refreshed. Knowing the government holidays list will help you plan your days without wasting them.

Here's a list of government holidays in Arunachal Pradesh:

Date	Day	Holiday
1-Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
15-Jan	Monday	Pongal
26-Jan	Friday	Republic Day
20-Feb	Tuesday	Statehood Day
25-Mar	Monday	Holi
29-Mar	Friday	Good Friday
10-Apr	Wednesday	Eid ul-Fitr
14-Apr	Sunday	Bohag Bihu
23-May	Thursday	Buddha Purnima
15-Aug	Thursday	Independence Day
2-Oct	Wednesday	Gandhi Jayanti
11-Oct	Friday	Maha Ashtami
13-Oct	Sunday	Vijaya Dashami
1-Nov	Friday	Diwali
15-Nov	Friday	Guru Nanak Jayanti
1-Dec	Sunday	Indigenous Faith Day
25-Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day

List of Bank Holidays in Arunachal Pradesh in 2024

It will be easier for the people of Arunachal Pradesh to plan their financial work if they have a list of bank holidays beforehand. This will ensure everything is clear and smooth sailing in money transfers and other transactions.

The following section lists all the bank holidays for 2024:

Date	Day	Holiday
1-Jan	Monday	New Year Day
13-Jan	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
15-Jan	Monday	Pongal
26-Jan	Friday	Republic Day
27-Jan	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
10-Feb	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
20-Feb	Tuesday	Statehood Day
24-Feb	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
9-Mar	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
23-Mar	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
25-Mar	Monday	Holi
29-Mar	Friday	Good Friday
10-Apr	Wednesday	Eid ul-Fitr
13-Apr	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
14-Apr	Sunday	Bohag Bihu
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
22-Jun	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
13-Jul	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
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
28-Sep	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
2-Oct	Wednesday	Gandhi Jayanti
11-Oct	Friday	Maha Ashtami
12-Oct	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
13-Oct	Sunday	Vijaya Dashmi
26-Oct	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
1-Nov	Friday	Diwali
9-Nov	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
15-Nov	Friday	Guru Nanak Jayanti
23-Nov	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
1-Dec	Sunday	Indigenous Faith Day
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.

List of Important Dates and Festivals in Arunachal Pradesh in 2024

Apart from being immensely enchanting, Arunachal Pradesh is also known for its rich culture and traditions. The state celebrates every festivity enthusiastically, involving almost everyone.

The following sections list all the state-specific festivals of Arunachal Pradesh:

Pongal/ Magha Bihu (15th January 2024): Pongal or Pagha Bihu is a traditional harvesting festival in Arunachal Pradesh, mainly celebrated by the Tutsa tribe of Changlang in mid-January.
Statehood Day (20th February 2024): Statehood Day commemorates the event when Arunachal Pradesh was considered a separate state in India through the 55th constitutional amendment.
Holi (25th March 2024): Arunachal Pradesh celebrates The festival of colours enthusiastically.
Good Friday (29th March 2024): It is a national holiday, and this day commemorates the last final hours before Jesus was crucified by the Jews, as per the Bible.
Bohag Bihu (14th April 2024): Popularly known as Xaat Bihu or Rongili Bihu, Bohag Bihu is an Assamese festival celebrated seven days to mark the Assamese new year and the beginning of spring.
Buddha Purnima (23rd May 2024): Buddha Purnima marks the birthday of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is the most important and auspicious day for Buddhists worldwide.
Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October 2024): This day marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, one of our most eminent freedom fighters. He was a nonviolent freedom fighter and the leader of the Salt March.
Maha Ashtami to Vijaya Dashami (11th October 2024 to 13th October 2024): These are the last three days of the nine-day gala event of Durga Puja, celebrated with great joy.
Diwali (1st November 2024): During this festival, people light candles and diyas throughout their houses to honour Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.
Indigenous Faith Day (1st December 2024): This day is celebrated to pay respect to all the Indigenous faiths in Arunachal Pradesh and mark the birth anniversary of Golgi Bota Talom.

Avoid planning necessary government and bank holiday appointments, as they might get cancelled quickly. These tables will help you keep track of the holidays, which will eventually prove useful in maintaining a perfect work-life balance.

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FAQs about Government and Bank Holidays in Arunachal Pradesh

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How many holidays will there be in India in 2024?

A notice from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions says there will be 17 Gazetted holidays and 31 Restricted holidays.

How do banks decide their holidays in Arunachal Pradesh?

Every year, the governments of Indian states and union territories release a list of public holidays under section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act of 1881. On these days, all government offices and banks in that area remain closed.