Punjab School Holiday List 2024 [UPDATED]
As we enter the year 2024, Parents, teachers and students are looking forward to knowing when the school holidays will be. These breaks from school are like little adventures, offering time to relax, explore and spend quality moments with family.
Holiday lists allow you to plan your vacation and special occasions so that you can relax and rejuvenate. Holidays are not only for fun but allow you to reflect on what you have studied, pursue your interest and take part in workshops to learn about new things that are beyond textbooks.
The Education Department has released the Holiday calendar for 2024. There are several types of holidays such as national holidays, holidays announced by the central, state and local government as well as holidays for specific local celebrations. Check here for the complete month-wise Punjab School Holiday list for the academic year 2024.
List of Punjab School Holidays for 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| January 1, 2024 | Monday | New Year Day |
| January 13, 2024 | Saturday | Lohri |
| January 17, 2024 | Wednesday | Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh ji |
| January 26, 2024 | Friday | Republic Day |
| February 9, 2024 | Friday | Nirwan Diwas of Bhagwan Adinath Ji |
| February 14, 2024 | Wednesday | Basanth Panchamibirthday of Satguru Ram Singh Ji |
| February 24, 2024 | Saturday | Birthday of Sri Guru Ravidas ji |
| March 8, 2024 | Friday | Maha Shivaratri and International Women's Day |
| March 20, 2024 | Wednesday | Hola Mohalla |
| March 23, 2024 | Saturday | Shaheedi Diwas of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru Ji, Buddha Purnima |
| March 25, 2024 | Monday | Holi |
| March 29, 2024 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 8, 2024 | Monday | Birthday of Sri Guru Nabha Dass ji |
| April 11, 2024 | Thursday | Idu'I Fitr |
| April 13, 2024 | Saturday | Vaisakhi |
| April 14, 2024 | Sunday | Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
| April 17, 2024 | Wednesday | Ram Navami |
| April 21, 2024 | Sunday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 27, 2024 | Saturday | Shaheehi Sabha, Shri Fatehgarh Sahib |
| May 1, 2024 | Wednesday | May Day |
| May 10, 2024 | Friday | Lord Parshuram Jayanti |
| June 10, 2024 | Monday | Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji |
| June 17, 2024 | Monday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) |
| June 18, 2024 | Tuesday | Nirjala Ekadashi |
| June 22, 2024 | Saturday | Kabir Jayanti |
| June 29, 2024 | Saturday | Death Anniversary of Maharaja Ranjith Singh Ji |
| July 17, 2024 | Wednesday | Muharram |
| July 31, 2024 | Wednesday | Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh |
| August 15, 2024 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| August 26, 2024 | Monday | Janam Ashtami |
| September 4, 2024 | Wednesday | Pehla Parkash Utsave Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji |
| September 5, 2024 | Thursday | Birthday of Baba Jiwan Singh Ji |
| September 7, 2024 | Saturday | Samvatsari Diwas |
| September 12, 2024 | Thursday | Saragarhi Day Birthday of Baba Sri Chand Ji |
| September 16, 2024 | Monday | Birthday of Prophet Mohammed Sahib (Milad-un-Nabi or ID-e-Milad) |
| September 17, 2024 | Tuesday | Anant Chaturdashi |
| September 28, 2024 | Saturday | Birthday of S. Bhagat Singh Ji |
| October 2, 2024 | Wednesday | Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi Ji |
| October 3, 2024 | Thursday | Maharaj Agarsain Jayanti |
| October 12, 2024 | Saturday | Dussehra |
| October 16, 2024 | Wednesday | Birthday of Baba Banda Singh ji |
| October 17, 2024 | Thursday | Birthday of Maharishi Valmiki Ji |
| October 19, 2024 | Saturday | Birthday of Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji |
| October 20, 2024 | Sunday | Karva Chauth |
| October 31, 2024 | Thursday | Diwali |
| November 1, 2024 | Friday | Vishwakarma Day New Punjab Day |
| November 2, 2024 | Saturday | Govardhan Pooja |
| November 3, 2024 | Sunday | Guru Gaddi Diwas Sri Guru Granth |
| November 7, 2024 | Thursday | Chhath Pooja |
| November 12, 2024 | Tuesday | Birthday of Sant Nam Dev Ji |
| November 15, 2024 | Friday | Birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji |
| November 16, 2024 | Saturday | Martyrdom Day of S. Kartar Singh Sarabha Ji |
| December 6, 2024 | Friday | Martyrdom day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji |
| December 25, 2024 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| December 27, 2024 | Friday | Shaheehi Sabha, Shri Fategarh Sahib |
Apart from these, there are some other holidays that the state government announces due to some sudden situation or occasion. This well-structured academic calendar combines learning and celebration.
Each holiday is a chance to create good memories and learn new things, making your school more exciting and well-rounded. Go out, have fun, make new friends, learn new things and explore more.
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