Himachal Pradesh Public Holiday List 2024 PDF

Himachal Pradesh Government Public Holiday List 2024 PDF

Are you planning your vacations or scheduling important events in Himachal Pradesh for the year 2024? If so, it’s crucial to be aware of the public holidays designated by the Himachal Pradesh Government. To make your planning easier, the government has released the Himachal Pradesh Government Public Holiday List 2024 in PDF format. In this article, we will explore the significance of this holiday list, discuss the key holidays included, and provide insights on how you can make the most of these days off. So, let’s dive into the details and ensure a smooth and well-informed year ahead in Himachal Pradesh. (Click to View in PDF)

GOVERNMENT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
SECTION-A

No.GAD-A(F)10-7/2023

Dated Shimla-2
the 2nd November, 2023

NOTIFICATION

1.The Governor, Himachal Pradesh is pleased to order that the holidays as listed in Annexure-I, will be observed as “Gazetted Holiday” during the Calendar Year 2024, in the State of Himachal Pradesh.

2.In addition to the holidays mentioned in Annexure-1, all Government employees will be authorized to avail two ‘Restricted Holidays’ out of those mentioned in Annexure-III.

3.Holidays listed in Annexure-II are declared ‘Gazetted Holidays’ for women employees working in all Government Offices/ Boards/ Corporations/ Educational Institutions in H.P. These will also be holidays for women employees within the meaning of Section 25 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and also to daily wage women employees.

4. i)The Deputy Commissioners in the State are authorized to declare two local holidays within their jurisdiction during the Year 2024 in connection with celebration of important fairs and festivals in the respective District/ Area.

(ii)However, for the offices situated within the Municipal limits of Shimla, two local holidays will be declared by the State Government after receiving proposal in this regard from the Deputy Commissioner, Shimla and for the rest of the areas of District Shimla, two local holidays will be declared/decided by the Deputy Commissioner, Shimla as per past practice. For the Offices of H.P. Government situated at Delhi, two local holidays will be declared by the State Government after receiving proposal from Pr. Resident Commissioner, H.P., New Delhi.

5.The holidays listed in Annexure-IV are also declared as ‘Gazetted Holidays’ within the meaning of Section 25 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

By order,
Prabodh Saxena
Chief Secretary,
Government of Himachal Pradesh

Gazetted Holidays for the Year-2024

Annexure-I

Annexure-II

Gazetted Holidays for the Year-2024 for women employees working in all Government Offices/ Boards / Corporations/ Educational Institutions in H.P. These will also be holidays for women employees under Section 25 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and also to daily waged women employees.

Annexure-III

Restricted Holiday for the year 2024