What is the date of Durga Puja in 2024?
Durga Puja Day is on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in India.
Brief Information
- This year:Saturday, October 12, 2024
- Next year:Thursday, October 2, 2025
- Last year:Tuesday, October 24, 2023
- Type:Regional Holiday
Durga Puja 2024 in India
Durga Puja Day, which is observed on October 12, signifies the commencement of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it's a Regional Holiday in many countries.
Is Durga Puja a Regional Holiday in India?
Yes, Durga Puja is a Regional Holiday in India. A regional holiday is a day off designated by a specific region or local jurisdiction within a country. Unlike national holidays, which are observed nationwide, regional holidays are specific to a particular area or state. These holidays may be based on local traditions, historical events, or cultural significance relevant to that specific region. As a result, the observance of regional holidays can vary from one area to another within a country.
New Year Observances days
| Year | Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Tuesday | October 16 | Durga Puja | |
| 2018 | Thursday | October 18 | Durga Puja | |
| 2018 | Friday | October 19 | Durga Puja | Mahastami. Odisha, Sikkim only |
| 2018 | Saturday | October 20 | Durga Puja | |
| 2019 | Tuesday | October 08 | Durga Puja | |
| 2020 | Sunday | October 25 | Durga Puja | |
| 2020 | Sunday | October 25 | Durga Puja | Mahastami. Sikkim only |
| 2020 | Monday | October 26 | Durga Puja | |
| 2021 | Friday | October 15 | Durga Puja | |
| 2022 | Tuesday | October 04 | Durga Puja | Mahastami. Sikkim only |
| 2022 | Wednesday | October 05 | Durga Puja | |
| 2023 | Tuesday | October 24 | Durga Puja | Several states |
| 2023 | Tuesday | October 24 | Durga Puja | |
| 2024 | Saturday | October 12 | Durga Puja | Mahastami. Odisha, Sikkim only |
| 2024 | Saturday | October 12 | Durga Puja | |
| 2025 | Thursday | October 02 | Durga Puja | Mahastami. Odisha, Sikkim only |
| 2025 | Thursday | October 02 | Durga Puja |
National Language of India
- Name:Hindi
- Native:हिन्दी
- Code:hi
- Name:English
- Native:English
- Code:en
Country Information of India
- Name:India
- Capital:New Delhi
- Country Code:IN
- Emoji:🇮🇳
- Phone code:91
- Unicode:U+1F1EE U+1F1F3
- Currency:INR
- Currency Symbol:₹