Festivals, Observances, and Govt Holidays Calendar in August 2024 India
The August 2024 calendar in India is filled with a variety of festivals, observances, and government holidays. With a total of 31 days, the month starts on a Thursday and ends on a Saturday. Throughout the month, there are 18 working days, 5 Saturdays, and 5 Sundays. In terms of holidays, there are 2 gazetted holidays, 2 restricted holidays, and 1 national holiday. This calendar provides a comprehensive overview of the events and holidays to be observed in August 2024 in India.
August 2024 Calendar Overview
| Calendar | Holiday Calendar |
| Month | January |
| Year | 2024 |
| Days | 31 |
| Starting Day | Thursday |
| Ending Day | Saturday |
| Working Days | 18 Days |
| Saturdays | 5 |
| Sundays | 5 |
| Gazetted Holidays | 2 |
| Restricted Holidays | 2 |
| National Holidays | 1 |
August 2024 Calendar with Holidays
| August 2024 Holiday Calendar | ||||||
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
Gazetted Holidays, National Holidays, and Restricted Holidays
15.08.2024 – Independence Day
26.08.2024 – Janmashtami
15.08.2024 – Parsi New Year’s Day, Nauraj
19.08.2024 – Raksha Bandhan
15.08.2024 – Independence Day
2nd and 4th Saturdays August 2024
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| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
03.08.2024 – 1st Saturday
10.08.2024 – 2nd Saturday
17.08.2024 – 3rd Saturday
24.08.2024 – 4th Saturday
31.08.2024 – 5th Saturday
Long Weekend Holidays in August 2024
August 2024 presents a series of long weekend holidays for individuals to enjoy and make the most of their leisure time. The first long weekend commences on the 17th of August 2024, which falls on the third Saturday of the month. This is followed by the 18th of August 2024, a Sunday, providing an extended period of rest and relaxation. On the 19th of August 2024, Raksha Bandhan, a significant festival, adds to the joy and celebration of the long weekend.
Furthermore, the month of August offers another opportunity for a long weekend on the 24th of August 2024, which marks the fourth Saturday. This is then followed by the 25th of August 2024, yet another Sunday contributing to the prolonged period of respite. Finally, on the 26th of August 2024, Janmashtami, a Hindu festival commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna, concludes this series of long weekend holidays.
- 17.08.2024 – 3rd Saturday
- 18.08.2024 – Sunday
- 19.08.2024 – Raksha Bandhan
- 24.08.2024 – 4th Saturday
- 25.08.2024 – Sunday
- 26.08.2024 – Janmashtami
Top Links:
Calendar 2024 India with Holidays and Festivals
List of 12 Rasi in English with Nakshatra
All Nakshatra Chandrashtama 2024 Date & Time
School Holiday List in Tamil Nadu
Bank of India Holiday Home List 2024 PDF
Holiday list 2024 India | List of Gazetted holidays in 2024
Amavasya Date in August 2024
| Amavasya Date | 04.08.2024 |
| Amavasya Day | Sunday |
| Amavasya Start Time | 04.56 PM (03.08.2024) |
| Amavasya End Time | 05.32 PM (04.08.2024) |
Pournami Date in August 2024
| Pournami Date | 19.08.2024 |
| Pournami Day | Monday |
| Pournami Start Time | 03.07 AM (19.08.2024) |
| Pournami End Time | 01.09 AM (20.08.2024) |
Sankashti Chaturthi Date in August 2024
| Sankashti Chaturthi Date | 08.08.2024 | 22.08.2024 |
| Sankashti Chaturthi Day | Thursday | Thursday |
| Sankashti Chaturthi Tamil Month | Aadi | Aavani |
| Sankashti Chaturthi Tamil Date | 23 | 06 |
Karthigai Date in August 2024
| Karthigai Date | 26.08.2024 |
| Karthigai Day | Monday |
| Karthigai Tamil Month | Aavani |
| Karthigai Tamil Date | 10 |
Pradosham Date in August 2024
| Pradosham Date | Pradosham Day |
| 01.08.2024 (16 Aadi) | Thursday |
| 17.08.2024 (01 Aavani) | Saturday |
| 31.08.2024 (15 Aavani) | Saturday |
Matha Shivaratri Date in August 2024
| Shivaratri Date | 02.08.2024 |
| Shivaratri Day | Friday |
| Matha Shivaratri Tamil Month | Aadi |
| Matha Shivaratri Tamil Date | 17 |
Valarpirai Suba Muhurtham Dates in August 2024
There is no Valarpirai Muhurtham in August 2024.
Theipirai Muhurtham Date in August 2024
| Theipirai Date | Theipirai Date |
| 22.08.2024 | Thursday [06 Aavani] |
| 23.08.2024 | Friday [07 Aavani] |
| 30.08.2024 | Friday [14 Aavani] |
Vastu Date in August 2024
| Vastu Date | 22.08.2024 |
| Vastu Day | Thursday |
| Vastu Start Time | 7.23 AM |
| Vastu End Time | 7.59 AM |
2024 August Month Daily Calendar
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| 01-Aug-24 | Thursday | Pradosh Vrat |
| 02-Aug-24 | Friday | Masik Shivaratri |
| 03-Aug-24 | Saturday | Aadi Perukku |
| 04-Aug-24 | Sunday | Amavasya Tithi |
| 05-Aug-24 | Monday | Kari Naal |
| 06-Aug-24 | Tuesday | Chandra Darshan |
| 07-Aug-24 | Wednesday | View Details |
| 08-Aug-24 | Thursday | Chaturthi |
| 09-Aug-24 | Friday | View Details |
| 10-Aug-24 | Saturday | Sashti Viratham |
| 11-Aug-24 | Sunday | View Details |
| 12-Aug-24 | Monday | Ashtami Tithi |
| 13-Aug-24 | Tuesday | Navami Tithi |
| 14-Aug-24 | Wednesday | Dashami Tithi |
| 15-Aug-24 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| 16-Aug-24 | Friday | Ekadashi Tithi |
| 17-Aug-24 | Saturday | Sani Pradosham |
| 18-Aug-24 | Sunday | Thiruvonam |
| 19-Aug-24 | Monday | Raksha Bandhan |
| 20-Aug-24 | Tuesday | View Details |
| 21-Aug-24 | Wednesday | View Details |
| 22-Aug-24 | Thursday | Subha Muhurtham |
| 23-Aug-24 | Friday | Subha Muhurtham |
| 24-Aug-24 | Saturday | 4th Saturday |
| 25-Aug-24 | Sunday | Kari Naal |
| 26-Aug-24 | Monday | Janmashtami |
| 27-Aug-24 | Tuesday | Navami Tithi |
| 28-Aug-24 | Wednesday | Dashami Tithi |
| 29-Aug-24 | Thursday | Ekadashi Tithi |
| 30-Aug-24 | Friday | Subha Muhurtham |
| 31-Aug-24 | Saturday | Sani Pradosham |
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How many Saturdays and Sundays will occur in August 2024?
During August 2024, there will be a total of five Saturdays and four Sundays.
What is the total number of working days in August 2024?
In August 2024, there will be a total of 18 working days, as Saturdays and Sundays are observed as holidays. However, if we consider the holiday patterns for the 2nd and 4th Saturdays and Sundays, there will be 20 working days. Lastly, if we only consider Sundays as holidays, there will be 22 working days.
Could you provide the dates for the beginning and end of August 2024?
August 1st, 2024 falls on a Thursday, while the last day of the month, August 31st, 2024, is a Saturday.
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