Festivals, Observances, and Govt Holidays Calendar in October 2024 India
In the month of October 2024, India is filled with a plethora of festivals, observances, and government holidays. This calendar is packed with 31 days, starting on a Tuesday and ending on a Thursday. Within these 31 days, there are 15 working days, providing a balance between work and leisure. Additionally, there are 4 Saturdays and 4 Sundays, allowing for a well-deserved break and time to relax. Among these days, there are 3 gazetted holidays, which are officially recognized and observed throughout the country. Furthermore, there are 5 restricted holidays, providing individuals the opportunity to celebrate specific cultural or religious events of their choice. Lastly, there is one national holiday, an important day that unifies the entire nation in celebration. With such a diverse array of festivals, observances, and government holidays, October 2024 is an exciting and eventful month in India.
October 2024 Calendar Overview
| Calendar | Holiday Calendar |
| Month | October |
| Year | 2024 |
| Days | 31 |
| Starting Day | Tuesday |
| Ending Day | Thursday |
| Working Days | 15 Days |
| Saturdays | 4 |
| Sundays | 4 |
| Gazetted Holidays | 3 |
| Restricted Holidays | 5 |
| National Holidays | 1 |
October 2024 Calendar with Holidays
| October 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
02.10.2024 – Gandhi’s Birthday
12.10.2024 – Dussehra
31.10.2024 – Diwali
10.10.2024 – Dusshera (Saptami)
11.10.2024 – Dussehra (Mahashtami), Dussehra (Mahanavmi)
17.10.2024 – Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday
20.10.2024 – Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth)
31.10.2024 – Naraka Chaturdasi
02.10.2024 – Gandhi Jayanti
2nd and 4th Saturdays in October 2024
| October 2024 Calendar | ||||||
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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 | |||
05.10.2024 – 1st Saturday
12.10.2024 – 2nd Saturday
19.10.2024 – 3rd Saturday
26.10.2024 – 4th Saturday
Long Weekend Holidays in October 2024
October 2024 presents an opportune time for long weekend holidays. Starting on the 10th of October, we have Dusshera (Saptami), followed by Dussehra (Mahashtami) and Dussehra (Mahanavmi) on the 11th. The following day, the 12th, is the second Saturday of the month, providing an additional day off. This is then followed by Sunday on the 13th, and Monday on the 14th, giving us a well-deserved break.
- 10.10.2024 – Dusshera (Saptami)
- 11.10.2024 – Dussehra (Mahashtami), Dussehra (Mahanavmi)
- 12.10.2024 – 2nd Saturday
- 13.10.2024 – Sunday
- 14.10.2024 – Monday
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 October 2024
| Amavasya Date | 02.10.2024 |
| Amavasya Day | Wednesday |
| Amavasya Start Time | 10.35 PM (01.10.2024) |
| Amavasya End Time | 12.34 AM (02.10.2024) |
Pournami Date in October 2024
| Pournami Date | 17.10.2024 |
| Pournami Day | Thursday |
| Pournami Start Time | 07.56 PM (16.10.2024) |
| Pournami End Time | 05.25 PM (17.10.2024) |
Sankashti Chaturthi Date in October 2024
| Sankashti Chaturthi Date | 06.10.2024 | 20.10.2024 |
| Sankashti Chaturthi Day | Sunday | Sunday |
| Sankashti Chaturthi Tamil Month | Purattasi | Aippasi |
| Sankashti Chaturthi Tamil Date | 20 | 03 |
Karthigai Date in October 2024
| Karthigai Date | 19.10.2024 |
| Karthigai Day | Saturday |
| Karthigai Tamil Month | Aippasi |
| Karthigai Tamil Date | 02 |
Pradosham Date in October 2024
| Pradosham Date | Pradosham Day |
| 15.10.2024 (29 Purattasi) | Tuesday |
| 29.10.2024 (12 Aippasi) | Tuesday |
Matha Shivaratri Date in October 2024
| Shivaratri Date | 30.10.2024 |
| Shivaratri Day | Wednesday |
| Matha Shivaratri Tamil Month | Aippasi |
| Matha Shivaratri Tamil Date | 13 |
Valarpirai Suba Muhurtham Dates in October 2024
There is no Valarpirai Muhurtham in October 2024.
Theipirai Suba Muhurtham Dates in October 2024
| Theipirai Date | Theipirai Day |
| 21.10.2024 | Monday [04 Aippasi] |
| 31.10.2024 | Thursday [14 Aippasi] |
Vastu Date in October 2024
| Vastu Date | 28.10.2024 |
| Vastu Day | Monday |
| Vastu Start Time | 7.44 AM |
| Vastu End Time | 8.20 AM |
2024 October Month Daily Calendar
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| 01-Oct-24 | Tuesday | View Details |
| 02-Oct-24 | Wednesday | Gandhi’s Birthday |
| 03-Oct-24 | Thursday | View Details |
| 04-Oct-24 | Friday | Chandra Darshan |
| 05-Oct-24 | Saturday | View Details |
| 06-Oct-24 | Sunday | Chaturthi |
| 07-Oct-24 | Monday | View Details |
| 08-Oct-24 | Tuesday | Sashti Viratham |
| 09-Oct-24 | Wednesday | View Details |
| 10-Oct-24 | Thursday | Dusshera (Saptami) |
| 11-Oct-24 | Friday | Saraswati Puja |
| 12-Oct-24 | Saturday | Vijaya Dashami |
| 13-Oct-24 | Sunday | Ekadashi Tithi |
| 14-Oct-24 | Monday | View Details |
| 15-Oct-24 | Tuesday | Pradosh Vrat |
| 16-Oct-24 | Wednesday | View Details |
| 17-Oct-24 | Thursday | Purnima Tithi |
| 18-Oct-24 | Friday | Aippasi – 1 |
| 19-Oct-24 | Saturday | Kartik Vrat |
| 20-Oct-24 | Sunday | Sankashti Chaturthi |
| 21-Oct-24 | Monday | Subha Muhurtham |
| 22-Oct-24 | Tuesday | Kari Naal |
| 23-Oct-24 | Wednesday | View Details |
| 24-Oct-24 | Thursday | Ashtami Tithi |
| 25-Oct-24 | Friday | Navami Tithi |
| 26-Oct-24 | Saturday | 4th Saturday |
| 27-Oct-24 | Sunday | View Details |
| 28-Oct-24 | Monday | Ekadashi Tithi |
| 29-Oct-24 | Tuesday | Pradosh Vrat |
| 30-Oct-24 | Wednesday | Masik Shivaratri |
| 31-Oct-24 | Thursday | Diwali |
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How many Saturdays and Sundays will occur in October 2024?
During October 2024, there will be a total of four Saturdays and four Sundays.
What is the total number of working days in October 2024?
In October 2024, there will be a total of 19 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 21 working days. Lastly, if we only consider Sundays as holidays, there will be 23 working days.
Could you provide the dates for the beginning and end of October 2024?
October 1st, 2024 falls on a Tuesday, while the last day of the month, October 31st, 2024, is a Thursday.