J&K Govt Official List of Public Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir for the Year 2024
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, in accordance with the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, has officially released the list of public holidays for the calendar year 2024. This significant announcement is made through Government Order No.1583-JK(GAD) of 2023, dated 11th December 2023.
The holidays declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, are as follows:
1. Republic Day
- - Date: 26.01.2024 (Friday)
2. Mahashivratri
- - Date: 08.03.2024 (Friday)
3. Holi (Jammu Province only)
- - Date: 25.03.2024 (Monday)
4. Yearly Closing of Banks (Banks Only)
- - Date: 01.04.2024 (Monday)
5. Jumat-ul-Vida
- - Date: 05.04.2024 (Friday)
6. Shab-i-Qadr
- - Date: 07.04.2024 (Sunday)
7. 1st Navratra
- - Date: 09.04.2024 (Tuesday)
8. Eid-ul-Fitr
- - Date: 11.04.2024 (Thursday)
9. Baisakhi
- - Date: 13.04.2024 (Saturday)
10. Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- - Date: 14.04.2024 (Sunday)
11. Buddha Purnima
- - Date: 23.05.2024 (Thursday)
12. Eid-ul-Azha
- - Date: 17.06.2024 & 18.06.2024 (Monday & Tuesday)
13. Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday
- - Date: 05.07.2024 (Friday)
14. Ashoora
- - Date: 17.07.2024 (Wednesday)
15. Independence Day
- - Date: 15.08.2024 (Thursday)
16. Janamashtami
- - Date: 26.08.2024 (Monday)
17. Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi
- - Date: 16.09.2024 (Monday)
18. Friday following Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi
- - Date: 20.09.2024 (Friday)
19. Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji
- - Date: 23.09.2024 (Monday)
20. Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday
- - Date: 02.10.2024 (Wednesday)
21. Dussehra
- - Date: 12.10.2024 (Saturday)
22. Accession Day
- - Date: 26.10.2024 (Saturday)
23. Diwali
- - Date: 01.11.2024 (Friday)
24. Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Birthday
- - Date: 15.11.2024 (Friday)
25. Christmas Day
- - Date: 25.12.2024 (Wednesday)
Note: All the Muslim Holidays are subject to the appearance of the Moon.
This comprehensive list is crucial for residents, businesses, and institutions to plan and schedule their activities throughout the year. It's a blend of cultural, religious, and national observances that reflect the diversity and rich heritage of the region.
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