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Guru Purnima 2024 in India

Guru Purnima (Asadha Purnima, Vyasa Purnima) is a festival where many Hindus and Buddhists pay respect to their Guru or spiritual guide. It is observed on the full moon day, Purnima, in the Hindu month of Ashadh, which is usually June or July.

Is Guru Purnima a Public Holiday?

Guru Purnima is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, July 21, 2024 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in India.

Guru Purnima is a day to thank teachers, guides, and mentors.

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About Guru Purnima

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Guru Purnima Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2009–2025.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2009TueJul 7Guru PurnimaObservance
2010SunJul 25Guru PurnimaObservance
2011FriJul 15Guru PurnimaObservance
2012TueJul 3Guru PurnimaObservance
2013MonJul 22Guru PurnimaObservance
2014SatJul 12Guru PurnimaObservance
2015FriJul 31Guru PurnimaObservance
2016TueJul 19Guru PurnimaObservance
2017SunJul 9Guru PurnimaObservance
2018FriJul 27Guru PurnimaObservance
2019TueJul 16Guru PurnimaObservance
2020SunJul 5Guru PurnimaObservance
2021SatJul 24Guru PurnimaObservance
2022WedJul 13Guru PurnimaObservance
2023MonJul 3Guru PurnimaObservance
2024SunJul 21Guru PurnimaObservance
2025ThuJul 10Guru PurnimaObservance

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