{"id":809136,"date":"2024-02-10T11:41:45","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T06:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/?p=809136"},"modified":"2024-02-10T11:41:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T06:11:45","slug":"january-holiday-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/school-education\/january-holiday-list\/","title":{"rendered":"January Holiday List 2024 for Schools: Check Complete List Here"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

January Holiday List 2024:<\/strong> The beginning of the New Year is marked by numerous festivals and several holidays. Some of the most popular festivals in the first month of the calendar year are Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magha Bihu, Guru Gobind Sing Jayanti, and Hazrat Ali\u2019s Birthday. In addition to religious festivals, January is the month in which we celebrate the adoption of the Constitution of India on Republic Day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

School Holiday List 2024-25: Check the Month Wise Holiday List<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Check Month-wise Holiday List 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January<\/td>February<\/strong><\/a><\/td>March<\/strong><\/a><\/td>April <\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
May<\/strong><\/a><\/td>June<\/strong><\/a><\/td>July<\/strong><\/td>August<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
September<\/strong><\/td>October<\/strong><\/a><\/td>November <\/strong><\/td>December<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

January Holiday List 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here is the January Holiday List 2024 for schools across India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date | Day<\/strong><\/td>Name<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
01 January 2024 | Monday<\/td>New Year\u2019s Day<\/td><\/tr>
14 January 2024 | Sunday<\/td>Lohri<\/td><\/tr>
15 January 2024 | Monday<\/td>Makar Sankranti\/Pongal\/Magha Bihu<\/td><\/tr>
17 January 2024 | Wednesday<\/td>Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti<\/td><\/tr>
25 January 2024 | Thursday<\/td>Hazarat Ali\u2019s Birthday<\/td><\/tr>
26 January 2024 | Friday<\/td>Republic Day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

New Year\u2019s Day: 1 January 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In India, New Year\u2019s Day is a national holiday so schools are usually closed on 1 January. As this day marks the beginning of a new calendar year, people make resolutions for the upcoming year. These resolutions are dedicated to any new thing one wants to learn or shed away a bad habit. To celebrate this day, people go for picnics with friends and family to enjoy the winter and nature. Furthermore, Indians also take part in cultural activities like singing, dancing, band performances, etc. to celebrate the day and wish each other Happy New Year.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>30 Fun Facts About New Year That You Had No Idea About<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lohri: 14 January 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lohri is a vibrant festival in North India. This day marks the end of the winter season and the beginning of the spring season. Even though Lohri is not a national festival, it has a huge cultural significance in the northern states of Delhi, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana. As it is a regional festival, it is up to the state governments and school administration to declare Lohri as a school holiday<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>Essay on Lohri in 100, 200 and 300 Words in English<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makar Sankranti\/Pongal\/Magha Bihu: 15 January 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Makar Sankranti is celebrated in the northern and eastern states of India like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal. Schools in these states grant Makar Sankranti holiday for 1 day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whereas, Pongal is observed in the southern states<\/strong><\/a>. It is a predominant festival in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Telangana. Therefore, schools in these states usually remain closed for 4 to 5 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, Magha Bihu is a significant festival in Assam as it is the Assamese New Year. To observe this festival, schools in Assam grant holidays for nearly 3 to 7 days, depending on the location and educational board of the school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>Essay on Pongal in 100 to 400 Words in English<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti: 17 January 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guru Govind Singh Jayanti <\/strong><\/a>is a religious holiday in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. Schools in predominantly Sikh regions or districts might choose to observe Guru Govind Singh Jayanti as a local holiday even if it’s not officially declared in the state. However, not all schools are necessarily closed on this day. Even within a state, different boards (CBSE, ICSE, state boards<\/strong><\/a>) might have individual holiday lists based on academic calendars and regional considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>Guru Gobind Singh Ji: Last Sikh Guru, His Life & Teachings<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hazarat Ali\u2019s Birthday: 25 January 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hazrat Ali\u2019s Birthday is an important festival for Muslims. School closures depend on state\/district decisions and educational boards. Some states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, etc. categorise this day as an optional holiday. On this day, practising Muslims organise prayers and sermons highlighting Ali’s life and teachings, charity events, community dinners, processions, and cultural programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>Essay on Eid ul Fitr in 400 Words<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Republic Day: 26 January 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Republic Day is a gazetted holiday in India. All schools in India<\/strong><\/a> are closed on this day. On this day in 1950, the Constitution of India<\/strong> was adopted. The adoption of the constitution symbolised the transition from a British Dominion to the Republic of India. This document embodies the fundamental principles of the nation, guaranteeing its citizens fundamental rights and liberties, and outlining the framework for its governance.  Thus, celebrating Republic Day <\/strong><\/a>signifies the importance of the Constitution and its role in shaping the nation’s identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>Essay on Republic Day for Students <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related Reads:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Republic Day 2024: Top 35 Quotes, Wishes and Messages<\/strong><\/a><\/td>10 Republic Day Poems in English<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Why We Celebrate Republic Day?<\/strong><\/td>Speech on Republic Day for Class 12th<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
25 Interesting Facts About Republic Day<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Republic Day Song List for School Celebrations<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Speech on Pongal for School Students<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Regional Festivals in India<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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