Public Holidays in November 2024: Where is the government holiday on November 15, November 16 and November 17? Let’s know in detail.
Public Holidays 2024: Schools, colleges, offices and banks have been closed in the early days of November due to many special days and festivals. However, the series of holidays continues this month as there are many special days between November 12 and November 17 and there is a holiday in different states and cities of India on those days. After Diwali, Chhath festival, there are special days like Budhi Diwali, Nanak Jayanti. There is a government holiday in some places for 3 days from November 15 to November 17. Let us know where will there be a government holiday on November 15, 16 and 17?
Is there a holiday on November 15 or not?
There will be a holiday on November 15 on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the first Guru of the Sikhs, Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Schools, colleges, offices and banks will remain closed on this day in many states of the country. Apart from Punjab and Chandigarh, there will be a government holiday on November 15 in other states as well. Let us tell you that Kartik Purnima is one of the major festivals of Hindus on 15th November, due to which there may be a government holiday in other states as well.
Why will there be a holiday on November 16?
November 16 is also a government holiday in Punjab. Schools, colleges, banks etc. will remain closed on the occasion of Shahadat Diwas. One of the great revolutionaries of the Indian freedom struggle is Shaheed Sardar Kartar Singh Sarabha, who was born on 24 May 1896 in Sarabha village of Ludhiana district. He fought for the independence of the country, due to which Shahadat Diwas is celebrated on November 16.
Where will there be a holiday on November 17?
November 17 is Sunday and there is a weekly holiday on this day. All schools, colleges, banks and most offices and markets in the country remain closed. In Punjab too, there will be a government holiday on November 17 due to weekly holiday. In this way, there will be a holiday for 3 consecutive days in Punjab.
