Public holidays in Jammu and Kashmir are determined by the local government and reflect a combination of national, religious, and cultural observances. These holidays include national events such as Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti, as well as religious celebrations like Eid, Maha Shivaratri, and Holi, which reflect the region’s religious diversity.
Government offices, schools, and banks remain closed on these holidays. In Jammu and Kashmir, Id-ul-Fitr, Eid-e-Milad, and Muharram hold significant importance for the Muslim community, while Ram Navami and Guru Nanak Jayanti are widely observed by Hindus and Sikhs respectively. The region’s unique cultural and historical significance is reflected in holidays like Maharana Pratap Jayanti and Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.
Jammu and Kashmir Public Holidays 2024
Date | Day | Holiday |
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01/01/2024 | Monday | New Year’s Day |
14/01/2024 | Sunday | Makar Sankranti |
26/01/2024 | Friday | Republic Day |
08/02/2024 | Thursday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
10/03/2024 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
23/03/2024 | Saturday | Holi |
29/03/2024 | Friday | Good Friday |
10/04/2024 | Wednesday | Ram Navami |
14/04/2024 | Sunday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti |
22/04/2024 | Monday | Id-ul-Fitr |
25/04/2024 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti |
05/05/2024 | Sunday | Buddha Purnima |
12/06/2024 | Wednesday | Maharana Pratap Jayanti |
17/06/2024 | Monday | Bakrid / Eid al-Adha |
06/07/2024 | Saturday | Muharram |
15/08/2024 | Thursday | Independence Day |
19/08/2024 | Monday | Janmashtami |
02/10/2024 | Wednesday | Gandhi Jayanti |
12/10/2024 | Saturday | Vijaya Dashami |
17/10/2024 | Thursday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
31/10/2024 | Thursday | Diwali |
10/11/2024 | Sunday | Eid-e-Milad |
15/11/2024 | Friday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
23/11/2024 | Saturday | Guru Teg Bahadur Martyrdom Day |
01/12/2024 | Sunday | Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (Shia) |
25/12/2024 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
31/12/2024 | Tuesday | New Year’s Eve |
Official changes may alter these dates. Please visit our website regularly for the latest information.