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 West Bengal School Holiday list for the academic year 2024.
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List of West Bengal School Holidays for 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| January 1, 2024 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| January 12, 2024 | Friday | Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda |
| January 23, 2024 | Tuesday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Birthday |
| January 26, 2024 | Friday | Republic Day |
| February 14, 2024 | Wednesday | Saraswati Puja (Sree Panchami) |
| February 26, 2024 | Monday | Shab-e-Barat |
| March 8, 2024 | Friday | Maha Shivaratri |
| March 25, 2024 | Monday | Doljatra (Holi) |
| March 26, 2024 | Tuesday | Day after Doljatra |
| March 29, 2024 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 1, 2024 | Monday | Annual Bank Account Closing Day |
| April 11, 2024 | Thursday | Eid-al-Fitr |
| April 14, 2024 | Sunday | Bengali New Year
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Birthday |
| April 21, 2024 | Sunday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| May 1, 2024 | Wednesday | International Workers' Day (May Day) |
| May 8, 2024 | Wednesday | Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore |
| May 23, 2024 | Thursday | Buddha Purnima |
| June 17, 2024 | Monday | Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) |
| July 7, 2024 | Sunday | Rath Yatra |
| July 17, 2024 | Wednesday | Muharram |
| August 15, 2024 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| August 19, 2024 | Monday | Raksha Bandhan |
| August 26, 2024 | Monday | Janmashtami |
| October 2, 2024 | Wednesday | Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi |
| October 7, 2024 | Monday | Durga Puja, Maha Chaturthi |
| October 8, 2024 | Tuesday | Durga Puja, Maha Panchami |
| October 9, 2024 | Wednesday | Durga Puja, Maha Shashthi |
| October 10, 2024 | Thursday | Durga Puja, Maha Saptami |
| October 11, 2024 | Friday | Durga Puja, Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami |
| October 14, 2024 | Monday | Extra Day for Durga Puja |
| October 15, 2024 | Tuesday | Extra Day for Durga Puja |
| October 16, 2024 | Wednesday | Lakshmi Puja |
| October 31, 2024 | Thursday | Kali Puja |
| November 3, 2024 | Sunday | Bhai Dooj (Bhratridwitiya) |
| November 7, 2024 | Thursday | Chhath Puja |
| November 15, 2024 | Friday | Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak |
| December 25, 2024 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
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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