Holidays in April 2024

April is the fourth month of the Gregorian calendar with 30 days. It is usually associated with spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. The name “April” is derived from the Latin word “Aprilis”, which means “to open” in Hindi.

What is Special About the Month of April

There are several awareness months celebrated in April - although the five that often receive the most attention include Stress Awareness Month, Earth Month, Alcohol awareness Month, Arab American Heritage Month and Autism Acceptance Month.

List of Public Holidays in April 2024

List of Bank Holidays in April 2024

Important Holidays in April 2024

Odisha Day: Odisha Day, also known as Utkala Dibasa, is celebrated on 1 April in the Indian state of Odisha to commemorate the formation of the state as a separate state from Bihar and Orissa province by annexing Koraput district and Ganjam district from Madras Presidency.

Gudi Parwa: On the day of Pratipada Tithi, Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj defeated the foreign infiltrators and in celebration of the victory, Shivaji Maharaj's army hoisted the victory flag.

Eid-UL- Fitr: Eid al-Fitr is a major Islamic holiday that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which many Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset every day. Eid-ul-Fitr starts from the next day after the end of Ramadan.

Bhog Bihu: This festival is celebrated by the indigenous ethnic groups of Assam and marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year. Bihu is a tri-annual festival, Bohag Bihu being the first of the three. It is celebrated in the second week of April.

Vaisakh: Vaisakh is traditionally celebrated on 13 or 14 April every year. This festival is important for Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs. On the first day of Vaishakh, many New Year festivals such as Jud Sheetal, Pohela Bosakh, Bohag Bihu, Vishu, Puthandu are celebrated in many areas across the Indian subcontinent.

Ram Navami: Ram Navami commemorates the birth of Lord Ram. It is a very important festival in Hindu religion. It is celebrated as the birth of Lord Rama.

Garia Puja: Garia Puja was originally a festival celebrated by the tribunals of Tripura. Now everyone celebrates it in Tripura.

Mahavir Jayanti: People of Jain religion worship Lord Mahavir and remember the things said in his teachings. On the day of Mahavir Jayanti, people of Jain religion worship Lord Mahavir and remember the things said in his teachings.