Andaman and Nicobar Government Holiday 2024: The list of holidays can differ from one state to another depending upon the state and which festivals are prominent in the region. Check here the list of public holidays in Andaman and Nicobar for 2024. Both the central and state governments have declared the calendar of holidays for the central and state government employees.
The Andaman Islands are an Indian archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. These roughly 300 islands are known for their palm-lined, white-sand beaches, mangroves and tropical rainforests. Coral reefs supporting marine life such as sharks and rays make for popular diving and snorkeling sites. Indigenous Andaman Islanders inhabit the more remote islands, many of which are off limits to visitors.
India celebrates three national holidays every year; in January, we celebrate Republic Day to honour the creation of our constitution. Independence Day is celebrated in August to honour freedom from the United Kingdom. Finally, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated in October.
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Andaman and Nicobar Government Holiday List 2024
The State Government of Andaman and Nicobar has released the notification of the following days to be observed as Gazetted and Restricted Holidays for the Government offices in Andaman and Nicobar during the year 2024.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| Jan 1 | Monday | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 13 | Saturday | Lohri |
| Jan 15 | Monday | Magha Bihu/Pongal |
| Jan 26 | Friday | Republic Day |
| Feb 14 | Wednesday | Sri Panchami / Basant Panchami |
| Mar 8 | Friday | Maha Shivrathri |
| Mar 25 | Monday | Holi |
| Mar 29 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 5 | Friday | Jamat-ul-Visa |
| Apr 11 | Thursday | Id-ul-Fitr |
| Apr 17 | Wednesday | Ram Navami |
| May 23 | Thursday | Budha Purnima |
| Jun 17 | Monday | Id-ul-Zuha(Bakrid) |
| Jul 17 | Wednesday | Muharram |
| Aug 15 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| Aug 19 | Monday | Raksha Bandan |
| Aug 26 | Monday | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) |
| Sep 7 | Saturday | Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| Sep 16 | Monday | Milad-un-Nabi |
| Oct 2 | Wednesday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| Oct 11 | Friday | Dussehra(Mahashtami/Mahanavmi) |
| Oct 12 | Saturday | Dussehra(Vijay Dashmi) |
| Oct 31 | Thursday | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| Nov 15 | Friday | Gurunanak’s Birthday |
| Dec 25 | Wednesday | Christmas |
Bank Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar for 2024
In 2015, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) declared that all banks in India will remain closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of a month and other Saturdays will be full working days. Also, banks will be closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Below is the list of bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar for the year 2024:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 13 January 2024 | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 26 January 2024 | Friday | Republic Day |
| 27 January 2024 | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 10 February 2024 | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 24 February 2024 | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 8 March 2024 | Friday | Shivratri |
| 9 March 2024 | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 23 March 2024 | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 25 March 2024 | Monday | Holi |
| 29 March 2024 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 April 2024 | Monday | Annual Closing of Bank Accounts |
| 10 April 2024 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr |
| 13 April 2024 | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 27 April 2024 | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 11 May 2024 | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 23 May 2024 | Thursday | Buddha Purnima |
| 25 May 2024 | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 8 June 2024 | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 17 June 2024 | Monday | Eid al-Zuha |
| 22 June 2024 | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 13 July 2024 | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 17 July 2024 | Wednesday | Muharram |
| 27 July 2024 | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 10 August 2024 | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 15 August 2024 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| 24 August 2024 | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 14 September 2024 | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 16 September 2024 | Monday | Eid-e-Milad |
| 28 September 2024 | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 2 October 2024 | Wednesday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| 12 October 2024 | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 13 October 2024 | Sunday | Dussehra |
| 26 October 2024 | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 1 November 2024 | Friday | Deepavali / Diwali |
| 9 November 2024 | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 15 November 2024 | Friday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 23 November 2024 | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 14 December 2024 | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 25 December 2024 | Wednesday | Christmas |
| 28 December 2024 | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Government Holiday List Pdf
Celebrations and Festivals in Andaman and Nicobar Islands:
Below are some of the festivals and celebrations observed in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands:
- Island Tourism Festival: To promote tourism in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the administration organises the Island Tourism festival to exhibit the art and culture of the islanders. Programmes include live music, cultural programmes by locals, kite flying competition, traditional sports, sammelans, etc.
- Kali Pooja: The festival falls during the month of Aswin of the Hindu calendar or during the months of October-November according to the Gregorian calendar. The festival celebrates the victory over evil. Goddess Kali is worshipped with pooja and artis by Hindus especially the Bengalis.
- Durga Pooja: Celebrated in the month of Ashweis of the Hindu calendar, Durga Pooja is observed for nine days paying homage to Goddess Durga.
- Deepavali: The biggest festival for Hindus, Deepavali is celebrated by Hindus across the world. The festival symbolises the victory of light over darkness.
- Ganesh Pooja: Also known as Vinayaga Chaturthi, celebrates the arrival of Lord Ganesh. Hindus across the globe install Ganesh idols at home or publicly and worship them.
- Holi: The festival of colours is celebrated across the country as well as in other parts of the world by Hindus. The festival is celebrated to spread happiness.
- Sri Mariamman Thiruvizha: One of the biggest festivals celebrated by Hindus of Goddess Arulmigu Sri Mariamman. The islanders celebrate the festival in honour of the Goddess who has been guarding the islands.
- Shiva Ratri: Shiva Ratri marks the consummation of the marriage of Lord Shiva and is an important festival for followers of Lord Shiva.
- Prakash Yatra: The festival is observed on Christmas eve by taking out a procession by Christians.
- Christmas: The most important and biggest festival observed by followers of Christ marking the birth of Lord Jesus Christ.
- Ramzan: The holy month observed by Muslims across the world during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims offer prayers, observe fast, symbolising the first revelation to Mohammed.
- Eid Festivals: Several other Muslim festivals are observed by the islanders such as Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-al-Adha, etc.