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Indian Festivals in 2024 – Check list of famous festivals of India with updated dates: India is known for its rich culture and heritage, and one of the most important aspects of Indian culture is its festivals. Each festival has its own unique significance and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal all over the country. In this article, we will be discussing the famous festivals of India that will be celebrated in 2024 along with their updated dates.
Indian Festivals in 2024 – Check list of famous festivals of India with updated dates
January Festival 2024
| 1 Sunday | New Year |
| 14 Saturday | Lohri |
| 15 Sunday | Pongal, Uttarayan, Makar Sankranti |
| 23 Monday | Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti |
| 26 Thursday | Basant Panchmi, Saraswati Puja, Republic Day |
February Festival 2024
| 18 Saturday | Mahashivratri |
March Festival 2024
| 7 Tuesday | Holika Dahan |
| 8 Wednesday | Holi |
| 22 Wednesday | Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa |
| 23 Thursday | Cheti Chand |
| 30 Thursday | Ram Navami |
| 31 Friday | Chaitra Navratri Parana |
April Festival 2024
| 1 Saturday | Bank’s Holiday |
| 6 Thursday | Hanuman jayanti |
| 14 Friday | Baisakhi, Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 22 Saturday | Akshaya Tritiya |
May Festival 2024
| International Laughter Day |
| Labor Day |
| Parashurama Jayanti |
| Akshaya Tritiya |
| Mother’s Day |
| Buddha Purnima |
| Narada Jayanti |
| Vata Savitri Amavasya |
| Shani Jayanti |
| No Tobacco Day |
June Festival 2024
| Environment Day |
| Ganga Dussehra |
| Jyeshtha Gayatri Jayanti |
| Vata Savitri Purnima |
| Father’s Day |
| Longest Day of the year |
| International Yoga Day |
July Festival 2024
| Jagganath Ratha Yatra |
| Gauri Vrat |
| Kokila Vrat |
| Guru Purnima |
| First Shravan Somwar Vrat |
| Second Shravan Somwar Vrat |
| Third Shravan Somwar Vrat |
| Fourth Shravan Somwar Vrat |
| Hariyali Teej |
August Festival 2024
| Nag Panchami |
| Friendship’s Day |
| Raksha Bandhan |
| Varalakshmi Vratam |
| Gayatri Jayanti |
| Narali Purnima |
| Kajari Teej |
| Independence Day |
| Balarama Jayanti |
| Krishna Janmashtami |
| Dahi Handi |
| Ganesha Chaturthi |
September Festival 2024
| Rishi Panchami |
| Radha Ashtami |
| Teacher’s Day |
| Onam |
| Anant Chaturdashi |
| Navaratri |
October Festival 2024
| Gandhi Jayanti |
| Durgashtami |
| Buddha Jayanti |
| Vijayadashami/ Dusshera |
| Sharada Purnima |
| Karwa Chauth |
| Ahoi Ashtami |
| Dhanteras Puja |
| Lakshmi Puja/Diwali |
| Govardhan Puja |
| Bhai Dooj |
| Chhath Puja |
November Festival 2024
| Tulasi Vivah |
| Dev Deepavali |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| Children’s Day |
| Vivah Panchami |
December Festival 2024
| Annapurna Jayanti |
| Shortest Day of year |
| Christmas |
Holi
March 16-17, 2024 Holi is one of the most famous and colorful festivals celebrated in India. It is also known as the festival of colors and signifies the victory of good over evil. People celebrate Holi by throwing colored powder, water balloons, and colored water at each other. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitement all over the country.
Diwali
October 26, 2024 Diwali is the festival of lights and is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm all over India. It signifies the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. People celebrate Diwali by lighting diyas (lamps), decorating their homes with lights, and bursting crackers.
Dussehra
October 5, 2024 Dussehra is another important festival in India that signifies the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated by burning effigies of the demon king Ravana, who was defeated by Lord Rama. The festival is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm all over the country.
Eid-al-Fitr
May 2, 2024 Eid-al-Fitr is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims all over the world. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. On this day, Muslims offer prayers, exchange gifts, and celebrate with their family and friends.
Christmas
December 25, 2024 Christmas is a widely celebrated festival in India, especially in the Christian community. It is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. People decorate their homes with lights, exchange gifts, and attend midnight mass in churches.
Navratri
October 1-10, 2024 Navratri is a nine-day festival celebrated in India that signifies the victory of good over evil. During this festival, people worship the nine forms of the goddess Durga. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the country, especially in the northern and western parts of India.
Ganesh Chaturthi
September 8, 2024 Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten-day festival celebrated in India to commemorate the birth of Lord Ganesha, who is believed to be the god of wisdom and prosperity. People bring home idols of Lord Ganesha and worship them for ten days. On the tenth day, the idols are immersed in water.
Janmashtami
August 14, 2024 Janmashtami is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna, who is believed to be the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. People celebrate Janmashtami by fasting, singing devotional songs, and performing traditional dances.
Onam
September 2, 2024 Onam is a ten-day festival celebrated in Kerala to commemorate the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. People decorate their homes with flowers, prepare traditional dishes, and perform traditional dances like the Thiruvathira dance.
FAQs
When is Diwali in 2024?
Diwali is on October 19th, 2024.
What is the significance of Holi?
Holi marks the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring.
How is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated?
People make clay idols of Lord Ganesha, and on the tenth day, immerse them in water.
What is the importance of Raksha Bandhan?
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, and the brother promises to protect his sister from all harm.
