Taking a break from the daily schedule is essential to rejuvenate your mind and soul for a fresh start. You can take a short trip with friends and family to your favourite destinations in West Bengal or other parts of the country. It will help maintain your work-life balance and refresh your mind.

Keep reading to know the list of government and bank holidays for West Bengal in 2024 and plan accordingly!

West Bengal is home to people of many religions and cultural backgrounds, so it celebrates many festivals. The soulful festivals start with the Bengali New Year (Poila Baishakh) in April and end with Dol Yatra in March. All these festivals are known for their unique vibe and exquisiteness.

1. Poush Sankranti (15th January): Poush Sankranti is similar to Makar Sankranti. This harvest festival is widely popular across India. It is celebrated in the Bengali month of Poush and involves various delicacies made of newly harvested paddy and date palm syrup.
2. Saraswati Puja (14th February): Also known as Vasant Panchami, it is a distinctive festival in West Bengal. This day marks the homecoming of Devi Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge. It is an auspicious day for students and professionals involved in academic careers.
3. Dol Purnima (25th February): The festival colour is called Holi all over the country, but in West Bengal, it is Dol Purnima. Dol Purnima marks the eternal love of Radha and Krishna by spreading vibrant colours and gulaals.
4. Poila Baisakh (15th April): It marks the first day of the Bengali year and is extremely popular in West Bengal. On this day, Bengalis wear traditional dresses (sarees and dhotis), offer puja to Ganesha, greet each other with sweets, and organise cultural programmes.
5. Durga Puja (9th October to 13th October): Durga Puja is the biggest festival in West Bengal, celebrated for five days. It marks the victory of good over evil. All Bengalis deck up in new clothes and go pandal hopping to celebrate this auspicious festival, which ends on Vijaya Dashami.
6. Bhai Phonta (3rd November): Celebrated for the well-being and protection of brothers, bhai phonta takes place one or two days after Kali Puja (Dipawali). Sisters put tilak on their brothers' foreheads while chanting prayers for their long life and strength. It resembles Bhai dooj to a great extent.
7. Chhat Puja (5th November to 8th November): This Vedic festival is celebrated widely to offer prayers to the Surya Devta (Sun God) and Chhat Maiya (Goddess Usha).

West Bengal will observe a list of bank and government holidays in 2024, offering multiple scopes and time for celebrations. Mark your calendars to plan your vacation and other tasks throughout the year accordingly.

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