For students and educators in West Bengal, the academic calendar isn’t just about lessons and exams; it’s an amalgamation of cultural, religious, and national observances, each marked with its unique significance. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the expected school holidays in West Bengal for 2024.
West Bengal School Holiday List 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2024 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| 12 January 2024 | Friday | Birth Day of Swami Vivekananda |
| 14 January 2024 | Sunday | Makar Sankranti |
| 23 January 2024 | Monday | Netaji’s Birth Day |
| 26 January 2024 | Friday | Republic Day |
| 14 February 2024 | Wednesday | Saraswati Puja [Sree Panchami] |
| 8 March 2024 | Friday | Shivaratri |
| 24 March 2024 | Sunday | Doljatra |
| 25 March 2024 | Monday | Holi |
| 29 March 2024 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 10 April 2024 | Wednesday | **Eid-UI-Fitr |
| 14 April 2024 | Sunday | Birth Day of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar |
| 15 April 2024 | Monday | Bengali New Year’s Day (Nababarsha) |
| 17 April 2024 | Wednesday | Rama Navami |
| 21 April 2024 | Sunday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 1 May 2024 | Wednesday | May Day |
| 8 May 2024 | Wednesday | Birth Day of Rabindranath Tagore (Rabindra Jayanti) |
| 17 May 2024 | Friday | **Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) |
| 23 May 2024 | Thursday | Buddha Purnima |
| 7 July 2024 | Sunday | Rathayatra |
| 17 July 2024 | Wednesday | Muharram |
| 15 August 2024 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| 19 August 2024 | Monday | Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) |
| 26 August 2024 | Monday | Janmashtami |
| 2 October 2024 | Wednesday | Birth Day of Gandhiji |
| 2 October 2024 | Wednesday | Mahalaya |
| 8 October 2024 | Tuesday | Durga Puja, Maha Panchami |
| 9 October 2024 | Wednesday | Durga Puja, Maha Sashti |
| 10 October 2024 | Thursday | Durga Puja, Maha Saptami |
| 11 October 2024 | Friday | Durga Puja, Maha Ashtami |
| 12 October 2024 | Saturday | Durga Puja, Maha Nabami |
| 13 October 2024 | Sunday | Durga Puja, Dasami |
| 1 November 2024 | Friday | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) |
| 3 November 2024 | Sunday | Bhratri Dwitiya (Bhai Dooj) |
| 15 November 2024 | Friday | Birth Day of Guru Nanak |
| 15 November 2024 | Friday | Birth Day of Birsa Munda |
| 25 December 2024 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
Please Note: The (**) asterisk marked dates are subject to change based on regional or institutional considerations. These dates are indicative and might be updated in the future.
The holidays in West Bengal schools not only offer a break from regular academic routines but also provide opportunities to partake in cultural celebrations, fostering a sense of unity and understanding among students.
Last Year: West Bengal School Holiday List 2023