A short getaway after a hectic week of work is all you need to relax your mind, boost creativity, improve physical and mental health, and prevent burnout. Holidays are an essential part of one’s daily life, as they offer a break from the busy bustling of the cities.

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

Chandigarh is a Union territory and the shared capital of the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana. The city is well-planned and shares the culture and diversity of both states. People in Chandigarh celebrate several distinct festivals, such as Baisakhi and Gurpurab that highlight the customs and traditions of the people.

1. Lohri (14th Jan 2024): This harvest festival is marked by offering prayers to the lord of the fire. People in Chandigarh perform traditional dances like Giddha and Bhangra to celebrate the abundant harvest.
2. Gurpurab (17th Jan 2024): These festivals are commemorated in remembrance of the Sikh Gurus on their birthdays or martyrdom days. The Gurpurabs of Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh are considered the most important.
3. Holla Mohalla (25th - 27th Mar 2024): This festival was started by Guru Gobind Singh Ji to restore people’s faith in Khalsa Panth. During this festival of armoury, several events are organised, such as wrestling, music, poetry, sword battles, etc.
4. Baisakhi (13th Apr 2024): Chandigarh's main harvest festival is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm as the Punjabi New Year. On this day, people hold prayers in Gurudwaras and dance to traditional songs.
5. Teeyan (7th Aug 2024): This is the dance festival celebrated by the Punjabi women in Chandigarh. On this day, women perform the Gidda dance form as a part of the celebrations.
6. Dussehra (12th Oct 2024): This festival is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm to mark the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, which symbolises the victory of good over evil.
7. Karwa Chauth (20th Oct 2024): This is one of the most famous festivals women celebrate in Chandigarh. On this day, women fast for their husbands' long lives. They offer their prayers to the moon, and their husbands feed them the first morsel at the end of the day.
8. Diwali (1st Nov 2024): This is recognised as the festival of lights and is celebrated in Chandigarh with the burning of fireworks, lighting of oil lamps, and distributing sweets.
9. Bhaiya Dooj/ Tikka (3rd Nov 2024): Celebrated a day after Diwali, this festival marks the strong bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, the sister puts a tikka of saffron on the forehead of the brother to protect him from the evils, which is accompanied by gifts in return.

In 2024, Chandigarh has notified a good number of government and bank holidays, thus allowing you to plan your trips and other events effectively.

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