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Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) 2024 in India

Karwa Chauth is an annual one-day festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva and goddess Parvati. It occurs on the fourth day after the full moon in the Hindu month of Kartik, which is usually in October.

Is Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) a Public Holiday?

Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) 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 honors the Hindu god Shiva and goddess Parvati.

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About Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)

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Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) 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
2019ThuOct 17Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)Restricted Holiday
2020WedNov 4Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)Restricted Holiday
2021SunOct 24Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)Restricted Holiday
2022ThuOct 13Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)Restricted Holiday
2023WedNov 1Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)Restricted Holiday
2024SunOct 20Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)Restricted Holiday
2025FriOct 10Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)Restricted Holiday
2026ThuOct 29Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)Restricted Holiday
2027MonOct 18Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)Restricted Holiday
2028SatOct 7Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)Restricted Holiday
2029FriOct 26Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)Restricted Holiday

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