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Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi 2024 in India

Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god of wisdom and success. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and can last up to 10 days during the Hindu Month of Bhadra, which usually falls between mid-August and mid-September.

Is Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi a Public Holiday?

Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi is an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in India allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.

This festival celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha.

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About Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi

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Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi Observances

Note: Individuals can take a limited number of restricted holidays but government offices and most businesses remain open. This system gives individuals the flexibility to take time off to celebrate a holiday within India's vast religious and cultural society.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019MonSep 2Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka ChaturthiRestricted Holiday
2020SatAug 22Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka ChaturthiRestricted Holiday
2021FriSep 10Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka ChaturthiRestricted Holiday
2022WedAug 31Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka ChaturthiRestricted Holiday
2023TueSep 19Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka ChaturthiRestricted Holiday
2024SatSep 7Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka ChaturthiRestricted Holiday
2025WedAug 27Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka ChaturthiRestricted Holiday
2026MonSep 14Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka ChaturthiRestricted Holiday
2027SatSep 4Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka ChaturthiRestricted Holiday
2028WedAug 23Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka ChaturthiRestricted Holiday
2029TueSep 11Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka ChaturthiRestricted Holiday

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