Weekends bring the much needed relief and space to spend time with yourself, your family and dear ones. Whether you wish to plan for some outings or would like to find enough time to complete some pending errands, long weekends come as a boon. Fortunately, the 2024 calendar has 13 long weekends at your disposal, which you may use as you want. It is never too early to start planning your activities over these long weekends.
Markets are shut for 14 weekdays in 2024. Out of these seven can be clubbed with a weekend to ensure that one can take a quick and needed break. For the full list of market holidays refer here.
Sl. No. | Holiday Name | Date | Day |
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1 | Republic Day | January 26, 2024 | Friday |
2 | Maha Shivaratri | March 08, 2024 | Friday |
3 | Holi | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
4 | Good Friday | March 29, 2024 | Friday |
5 | Bakri Eid | June 17, 2024 | Monday |
6 | Diwali-Laxmi Pujan* | November 01, 2024 | Friday |
7 | Gurunanak Jayanti | November 15, 2024 | Friday |
So, gear up to set your foot in the New Year and make the most of these exciting long weekends in the forthcoming New Year. Here is the complete list of long weekends you find on the 2024 calendar.
January 2024: 3 long weekendsSunday, 31 December:
Monday, 1 January: New Year’s Day
Tuesday, 2 January: take the day off
Saturday, 13 January: Lohri
Sunday, 14 January
Monday, 15 January: Pongal
Friday, 26 January: Republic Day
Saturday, 27 January
Sunday, 28 January
February 2024: No long weekendsMarch 2024: 3 long weekendsFriday, 8 March: Mahashivratri
Saturday, 9 March
Sunday, 10 March
Saturday, 23 March
Sunday, 24 March
Monday, 25 March: Holi
Friday, 29 March: Good Friday
Saturday, 30 March
Sunday, 31 March: Easter
April 2024: No long weekendsMay 2024: 1 long weekend
Thursday, 23 May: Buddha Purnima
Friday, 24 May: take the day off
Saturday, 25 May
Sunday, 26 May
June 2024: 1 long weekendSaturday, 15 June
Sunday, 16 June
Monday, 17 June: Bakri Eid
July 2024: No long weekendAugust 2024: 2 long weekendsThursday, 15 August: Independence Day and Parsi New Year
Friday, 16 August: take the day off
Saturday, 17 August
Sunday, 18 August
Monday, 19 August: Raksha Bandhan (restricted)
Saturday, 24 August
Sunday, 25 August
Monday, 26 August: Janmashthami
September 2024: 1 long weekendThursday, 5 September: Onam (restricted)
Friday, 6 September: take the day off
Saturday, 7 September: Ganesh Chaturthi
Sunday, 8 September
October 2024: 1 long weekendFriday, 11 October: Maha Navmi (restricted)
Saturday, 12 October: Dussehra
Sunday, 13 October
November 2024: 1 long weekendFriday, 1 November: Diwali
Saturday, 2 November
Sunday, 3 November: Bhai Dooj
December 2024: No long weekendTake awayPlanning for long weekends in 2024 can enhance your leisure time and provide opportunities for memorable experiences. Consider booking accommodations and travel in advance to secure the best deals. Explore nearby destinations or embark on short getaways to make the most of the extended time off. Plan activities that align with the season and your interests, whether it is about relaxing in a beach resort, exploring cultural centers, or escaping with some outdoor adventures. Lastly, stay flexible to accommodate spontaneous plans and maximize the enjoyment of your extended weekends in 2024.
To make the most of long weekends in 2024, strategic planning and a dash of spontaneity can elevate your experience. Stay open to spontaneous plans, allowing room for serendipitous adventures. Whether it's a cultural exploration or outdoor escapade, combining foresight and flexibility ensures a fulfilling and rejuvenating long weekend in 2024. So, stay tuned with the long weekends in 2024, and plan your schedule to your heart’s content.