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Islamic and Hindu Holidays in 2024

Every major Islamic and Hindu observance in 2024, with Gregorian dates, Hijri equivalents where applicable, and links to detailed pages on traditions, regional practice, and significance.

All 2024 Holidays in Chronological Order

DateDayHolidayTraditionHijri / Panchang
Jan 15, 2024MonMakar SankrantiHinduWhen Sun enters Capricorn
Jan 15, 2024MonPongalHinduFirst day of Tamil Thai month
Feb 8, 2024ThuIsra and Mi'rajIslamic27 Rajab 1445
Feb 25, 2024SunLaylat al-Bara'ah (Shab-e-Barat)Islamic15 Sha'ban 1445
Mar 8, 2024FriMaha ShivaratriHinduPhalguna Krishna Chaturdashi
Mar 11, 2024MonRamadan (1st of Ramadan)Islamic1 Ramadan 1445
Mar 25, 2024MonHoliHinduPhalguna Purnima
Apr 6, 2024SatLaylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)Islamic27 Ramadan 1445
Apr 10, 2024WedEid al-FitrIslamic1 Shawwal 1445
Apr 17, 2024WedRam NavamiHinduChaitra Shukla Navami
Jun 15, 2024SatDay of ArafahIslamic9 Dhul Hijjah 1445
Jun 16, 2024SunEid al-AdhaIslamic10 Dhul Hijjah 1445
Jul 7, 2024SunIslamic New Year (Hijri New Year)Islamic1 Muharram 1446
Jul 16, 2024TueDay of AshuraIslamic10 Muharram 1446
Aug 19, 2024MonRaksha BandhanHinduShravana Purnima
Aug 26, 2024MonKrishna JanmashtamiHinduBhadrapada Krishna Ashtami
Sep 7, 2024SatGanesh ChaturthiHinduBhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi
Sep 15, 2024SunMawlid al-NabiIslamic12 Rabi al-Awwal 1446
Sep 15, 2024SunOnamHinduThiruvonam in Chingam month
Oct 3, 2024ThuNavratri (Sharad)HinduAshwin Shukla Pratipada to Navami
Oct 12, 2024SatDussehra (Vijayadashami)HinduAshwin Shukla Dashami
Oct 20, 2024SunKarva ChauthHinduKartika Krishna Chaturthi
Nov 1, 2024FriDiwali (Deepavali)HinduAmavasya of Kartika

Islamic Holidays in 2024

10 major Islamic observances fall in 2024, ranging from the daily-fasting month of Ramadan through Eid al-Fitr, Hajj, Eid al-Adha, the Hijri New Year, and Mawlid al-Nabi.

Hindu Festivals in 2024

13 major Hindu festivals fall in 2024, including Diwali, Holi, Navratri, Dussehra, and the regional harvest celebrations of Pongal and Onam.

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