Government & Bank Holidays in Meghalaya in 2024

Owing to the large amount of rainfall it receives, Meghalaya is known to be one of the richest areas in the world in terms of biodiversity. Meghalaya has perfect places for an adventurous trip, as well as calm and quiet places that will help you recharge yourself for the upcoming hectic work life.

Scroll down to see the government and bank holidays list and specific exciting facts about this small northeastern state.

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List of Government Holidays
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List of Government Holidays in Meghalaya in 2024

Meghalaya is a fantastic tourist destination with several hidden gems to explore. You can plan long weekends and spend a lovely weekend with your family by keeping track of the public holidays list.

Below is a list of all the government holidays that will be observed in Meghalaya in 2024:

Date	Day	Holiday
1-Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
26-Jan	Friday	Republic Day
25-Mar	Monday	Holi
29-Mar	Friday	Good Friday
10-Apr	Wednesday	Eid ul-Fitr
17-Jun	Monday	Bakrid / Eid al-Adha
8-Jul	Monday	Behdienkhlam Festival
17-Jul	Wednesday	U Tirot Sing Day
15-Aug	Thursday	Independence Day
26-Aug	Monday	Janmashtami
2-Oct	Wednesday	Gandhi Jayanti
10-Oct	Thursday	Maha Saptami
11-Oct	Friday	Maha Ashtami
12-Oct	Saturday	Maha Navami
13-Oct	Sunday	Vijaya Dashami
1-Nov	Friday	Diwali
23-Nov	Saturday	Seng Kut Snem
12-Dec	Thursday	Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma
18-Dec	Wednesday	Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham
24-Dec	Tuesday	Christmas Holiday
25-Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26-Dec	Thursday	Christmas Holiday
30-Dec	Monday	U Kiang Nangbah

List of Bank Holidays in Meghalaya in 2024

Bank holidays in Meghalaya include second and fourth Saturdays as well as other holidays that might coincide with public holidays. It is important to know about these dates for better clarity.

Below is a list of all the bank holidays observed in Meghalaya in 2024:

Date	Day	Holiday
1-Jan	Monday	New Year’s Eve
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	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
27-Apr	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
11-May	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
25-May	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
8-Jun	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
17-Jun	Monday	Eid al-Adha
22-Jun	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
13-Jul	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
17-Jul	Wednesday	Muharram
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
26-Aug	Monday	Janmashtami
14-Sep	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
28-Sep	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
2-Oct	Wednesday	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
10-Oct	Thursday	Maha Saptami
11-Oct	Friday	Maha Ashtami
12-Oct	Saturday	Maha Navami
12-Oct	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
13-Oct	Sunday	Vijaya Dashami
26-Oct	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
1-Nov	Friday	Deepavali / Diwali
9-Nov	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
23-Nov	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
14-Dec	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
24-Dec	Tuesday	Christmas Holiday
25-Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Holiday
26-Dec	Thursday	Christmas Holiday
28-Dec	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
30-Dec	Monday	U Kiang Nangbah

List of Important Dates and Festivals in Meghalaya in 2024

The rich tribal culture and their religious ceremonies have always been a great attraction for tourists. One of the unique customs among the Garos is that the youngest daughter's husband lives with his in-laws and becomes the heir to his father-in-law. Let us know look at some of the exclusive festivals and holidays in Meghalaya:

Holi (25th March 2024): Popularly known as the ‘Festival of Colours,’ where people put colours on their loved ones to celebrate the beginning of spring.
Behdienkhlam Festival(8th July 2024): The Behdienkhlam festival is mainly celebrated by the people of the Niam Tre religion and has many layers. Apart from dedicating it to a good year, this festival is also celebrated to drive away the evil spirits of diseases and misfortunes.
U Tirot Sing Day (17th July 2024): Tirot Singh was a freedom fighter from Meghalaya. Hence, this day is celebrated to commemorate his revolt against the British government.
Janmashtami (26th August 2024): Janmashtami is a joyous occasion that celebrates the birth of our Lord Krishna and is usually accompanied by hitting the Dahi Handi by forming human pyramids.
Durga Puja (10th October 2024 to 13th October 2024): These four days are celebrated to honour Maa Durga's return from her in-laws. They are usually associated with a four-day puja and immersion of the idol on the last day.
Diwali (1st November 2024): Diwali, popularly known as the festival of lights, was when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. People decorate their houses with candles to light up every nook and corner.
Seng Kut Snem (23rd November 2024): Mainly celebrated by the Khasi community of Meghalaya, Seng Kut Snem is an annual festival showcasing rich Khasi cultures and traditions.
Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma (12th December 2024): Pa Togan Nengminza was a famous Garo Leader and one of the first freedom fighters from Garo Hills. This day is a public holiday in Meghalaya to commemorate his death anniversary.
U Soso Tham's Death Anniversary (18th December 2024): U Soso Tham was a remarkable Khasi poet known for introducing the secular. This day is a holiday to remember him on his death anniversary.
Christmas Day and Christmas Holiday (25th December 2024 and 26th December 2024): This is the biggest festival for Christians in Meghalaya and marks the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity.
U Kiang Nangbah (30th December 2024): U Kiang Nangbah was an eminent freedom fighter from the Jaintia Hills who led an active movement against the British. Unfortunately, he was hanged by the British officials on this day.

Now that you are well-oriented with all the government and bank holidays, it will be easier to plan your work and vacations accordingly. Also, avoid keeping necessary appointments on government holidays, which may get postponed or cancelled.

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