Holidays serve as an essential break amidst daily chaos and routine, allowing individuals to rest, rejuvenate, spend time with their loved ones, and explore new experiences. Government and bank holidays are integral in shaping social and various aspects of life, including travel.

Understanding and strategising the purpose of your holidays is essential to planning an enjoyable trip. Keep scrolling for detailed information about the government and bank holidays in Assam in 2024.

Assam is an eye-catching destination for travellers, offering vibrant traditions and natural beauty. To celebrate its diversity, the state observes certain important festivals and dates that mark its exquisite culture.

1. Rongali Bihu/Bohag Bihu (14th-20th Apr 2024): Rongali Bihu is one of the most significant festivals celebrated with dances and traditional cuisines on the Assamese New Year.
2. Magh Bihu/Bhogali Bihu (16th Jan 2024): Bhogali Bihu is an Assam harvest festival celebrated to mark the end of harvest. It features community fests, bonfires, and traditional sports like buffalo fights.
3. Kati Bihu/Kongali Bihu (17th Oct 2024): Kati Bihu is primarily associated with prayers for a good harvest season and is celebrated in the month of (October-November). People offer prayers to their fields and light earthen lamps.
4. Durga Puja (9th-13th Oct 2024): It is a Hindu festival celebrated to commemorate the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura.
5. Kali Puja (31st Oct 2024): Shyama Puja or Mahanisha Puja is dedicated to Goddess Kali and is celebrated with great enthusiasm, especially in the Bengali-speaking region of Assam.
6. Diwali/Deepawali (29th - 3rd Nov 2024): This festival of lights is celebrated among Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists of Assam. Diwali signifies the victory of light (Lord Rama) over darkness (Ravana). The day features fireworks, lit lamps and the exchange of sweets.
7. Bwisagu/Bishu (15th Apr 2024): Bishu is a harvest festival celebrated by the Dimasa Kachari community of Assam. The festival features traditional songs, rituals, and dances to welcome the Assamese New Year.
8. Me-Dam-Me-Phi (31st Jan 2024): Me-Dam-Me-Phi is an Ahom community festival celebrated to commemorate and pay homage to departed ancestors. People offer rituals, prayers, and offerings to seek blessings for the family's well-being.
9. Ambubachi Mela (22nd - 26th Jun 2024): This day is an annual religious fair held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati.
10. Baishagu (17th - 20th Mar 2024): It is a Bodo festival celebrated to mark the arrival of the spring season. The day features music, rituals, and traditional dance.

In 2024, you have plenty of government and bank holidays that can help you cordially plan a trip to Assam to experience its natural beauty and lush greenery with Assam's rich historical legacy, festivals, and events.

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