At the beginning of every calendar year, the Tripura Government declares a complete list of government and bank holidays. All government offices, banks, most private firms, and schools remain closed on such days.

Thus, knowing these holidays is a must if you are a resident of Tripura or reside there for professional reasons. It can help you effectively plan out trips, private and professional appointments, etc., and avoid chances of last-minute surprises.

Festivals in Tripura usually revolve around their revered deities, changing seasons, and the harvest season. They showcase age-old traditions and the timeless cultural ethos of this state.

Following are some of the most important festivals in Tripura, along with their dates:

1. Vasant Panchami (14th February) - This festival is celebrated in honour of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, arts and wisdom.
2. Maha Shivaratri (8th March) - Maha Shivaratri commemorates the marriage of Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati.
3. Good Friday (29th March) - Good Friday is celebrated in honour of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and death.
4. Eid ul-Fitr (10th April) - Eid ul-Fitr is a festival celebrating the last day of the holy month of Ramadan.
5. Bengali New Year (14th April) - This festival commemorates the beginning of the new Bengali year.
6. Garia Puja (21st April) - Garia Puja is celebrated in honour of Lord Garia, also known as the Lord of the Household.
7. Buddha Purnima (23rd May) - Buddha Purnima celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
8. Bakrid / Eid al-Adha (17th June) - Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael to obey God.
9. Muharram (17th July) - Muharram is celebrated in honour of Hussein Ibn Ali, Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala.
10. Janmashtami (26th August) - Janmashtami is a festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.
11. Eid e Milad (16th September) - Eid e Milad celebrates the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.
12. Mahalaya Amavasya (2nd October) - Mahalaya Amavasya is a festival honouring ancestors and seeking their blessings.
13. Vijaya Dashami (13th October) - Vijaya Dashami or Dusshera is the 10th day of Navratri and also celebrates the day Lord Rama defeated Ravana.
14. Lakshmi Puja (17th October) - This festival is celebrated in honour of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity.
15. Diwali (1st November) - Diwali is celebrated to commemorate Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon Naraka and Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya.
16. Christmas (25th December) - Christmas is a festival that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

Whether planning a short weekend getaway or a longer one, knowing the complete list of government and bank holidays in Tripura in 2024 can help. You can easily target the holidays that fall near the weekend to ensure you can increase your stay without using too many hard-earned leaves.

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