In Assam, public holidays are determined by the Governor under the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881. Along with Sundays, which are considered holidays throughout the state, specific bank holidays are declared in coordination with the Government of India and the Ministry of Home Affairs Notification. Assam’s public holidays reflect the rich cultural and religious diversity of the region.
The state celebrates three national days, including Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti, along with festivals that are central to the Assamese culture. Assam’s holidays include important events like Bihu, which celebrates the agricultural cycle, and various religious festivals that bring communities together.
Assam Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2024 | Monday | New Year’s Day | Assam |
| 13/01/2024 | Saturday | Magh Bihu | Assam |
| 14/01/2024 | Sunday | Magh Bihu | Assam |
| 15/01/2024 | Monday | Magh Bihu Holiday | Assam |
| 26/01/2024 | Friday | Republic Day | National |
| 08/03/2024 | Friday | Holi | Assam |
| 25/03/2024 | Monday | Sajibu Cheiraoba | Assam (Manipur) |
| 29/03/2024 | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 14/04/2024 | Sunday | Bohag Bihu | Assam |
| 15/04/2024 | Monday | Bohag Bihu | Assam |
| 16/04/2024 | Tuesday | Bohag Bihu | Assam |
| 22/04/2024 | Monday | Id-ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan) | National |
| 05/05/2024 | Sunday | Buddha Purnima | National |
| 17/06/2024 | Monday | Bakrid / Eid al-Adha | National |
| 15/08/2024 | Thursday | Independence Day | National |
| 16/08/2024 | Friday | Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva | Assam |
| 02/10/2024 | Wednesday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| 12/10/2024 | Saturday | Durga Puja (Saptami) | Assam |
| 13/10/2024 | Sunday | Durga Puja (Ashtami) | Assam |
| 14/10/2024 | Monday | Durga Puja (Navami) | Assam |
| 31/10/2024 | Thursday | Diwali | Assam |
| 25/12/2024 | Wednesday | Christmas Day | National |
Official changes may alter these dates. Please visit our website regularly for the latest information.