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Chhattisgarh Official Government Holidays List for 2024

Chhattisgarh Official Government Holidays List for 2024: Chhattisgarh is a state known for its rich tribal culture and natural beauty.

Pratidin Bureau

02 Feb 2024 18:02 IST

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Chhattisgarh Official Government Holidays List for 2024: Chhattisgarh is a state known for its rich tribal culture and natural beauty. As we delve into the official government holidays for 2024, we'll uncover the diverse festivities that mark the cultural landscape of Chhattisgarh. From traditional tribal celebrations to modern commemorations, this series will guide you through the unique blend of heritage and progress that defines the state.

Date	Day	Holiday	Description
26 Jan	Fri	Republic Day	Celebrates the adoption of the Indian Constitution
8 Mar	Fri	Maha Shivaratri	"Dedicated to Lord Shiva	marked by fasting and prayer"
25 Mar	Mon	Holi	"Festival of colors	signifies the triumph of good over evil"
29 Mar	Fri	Good Friday	Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
10 Apr	Wed	Idul Fitr	"Marks the end of Ramadan	a month of fasting"
14 Apr	Sun	Dr Ambedkar Jayanti	Honors the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
17 Apr	Wed	Ram Navami	Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama
21 Apr	Sun	Mahavir Jayanti	"Marks the birth of Lord Mahavir	founder of Jainism"
23 May	Thu	Buddha Purnima	"Commemorates the birth	enlightenment	and death of Gautama Buddha"
17 Jun	Mon	Bakrid / Eid al Adha	Festival of sacrifice in Islam
22 Jun	Sat	Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti	Honors the birth of Saint Kabir
17 July	Wed	Muharram	Observance of the Islamic New Year and mourning for Imam Hussain
15 Aug	Thu	Independence Day	Marks India's independence from British rule
19 Aug	Mon	Raksha Bandhan	Celebrates the bond of love between siblings
26 Aug	Mon	Janmashtami	Marks the birth of Lord Krishna
5 Sep	Thu	Hartalika Teej	Hindu festival celebrating the union of Shiva and Parvati
16 Sep	Mon	Eid e Milad	Commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad
2 Oct	Wed	Gandhi Jayanti	Honors the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
13 Oct	Sun	Vijaya Dashami	Celebrates the victory of good over evil
1 Nov	Fri	Diwali	"Festival of lights	symbolizing the victory of light over darkness"
7 Nov	Thu	Chhath Puja	Worship of the Sun God for well-being and prosperity
15 Nov	Fri	Guru Nanak Jayanti	"Marks the birth of Guru Nanak	founder of Sikhism"
18 Dec	Wed	Guru Ghasidas Jayanti	Commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Ghasidas
25 Dec	Wed	Christmas Day	Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ

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