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Post Office Holidays List 2024 India

By Mayashree Acharya

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Updated on: Mar 27th, 2024

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26 min read

Many people prefer to avail of financial services from post offices since they are government-backed institutions providing lucrative interest rates on investments. However, when applying for such financial services, you must ensure that you do not visit your local post office on holidays. Read on to learn about the post office holidays list 2024 India to avoid any confusion. 

Post Office Holiday List 2024

Usually, there are two types of holidays available at post offices. The first type is the gazetted holiday, when the post office will remain mandatorily closed. On the other hand, there are some restricted holidays when only local post offices remain closed.

Gazetted Post Office Holidays 2024

DateDay Event
26 January 2024FridayRepublic Day
25 March 2024Monday    Holi
29  March 2024FridayGood Friday
9 April 2024TuesdayEid Ul Fitr
17 April 2024WednesdayRam Navami
21 April 2024SundayMahavir Jayanti   
23 May 2024ThursdayBuddha Purnima
17 June 2024MondayBakrid or Eid al Adha
17 July 2024MuharramMuharram
15 August 2024Thursday Independence Day
26 August 2024Monday Janmashtami
16 September 2024MondayMilad-un-Nabi
2 October 2024WednesdayGandhi’s Birthday
13 October 2024SundayDussehra
1 November 2024FridayDiwali
15 November 2024FridayGuru Nanak’s Birthday
25 December 2024Wednesday Christmas Day

Restricted Post Office Holidays 2024

DateDay Event
1 January 2024MondayNew Year’s Day
15 January 2024Monday Makar Sankranti
15 January 2024MondayBihu Magh
15 January 2024 MondayPongal
25 January 2024ThursdayHazarat Ali’s Birthday
14 February 2024WednesdayBasant Panchami
14 February 2024WednesdaySri Panchami
24 February 2024SaturdayGuru Ravi Das’s Birthday
5 March 2024TuesdayBirthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati
8 March 2024Friday Maha Shivratri
25 March 2024Monday    Holika Dahan
25 March 2024Monday    Dolyatra
31 March, 2024SundayEaster Sunday
5 April 2024FridayJamat-Ul-Vida
9 April 2024TuesdayChaitra Sukladi
9 April 2024TuesdayCheti Chand
9 April 2024TuesdayUgadi
9 April 2024TuesdayGudi Padwa
13 April 2024SaturdayMesadi
13 April 2024SaturdayVaisakhadi (Bengal)
14 April 2024Sunday    Vaisakhi
14 April 2024Sunday    Vishu
14 April 2024Sunday    Bahag Bihu (Assam)
8 May 2024WednesdayBirthday of Guru Rabindranath Tagore
8 July 2024MondayRath Yatra
15 August 2024ThursdayParsi New Year’s Day
15 August 2024ThursdayNauraj
19 August 2024MondayRaksha Bandhan
26 August 2024MondayJanmashtami (Smarta)
5 September 2024ThursdayOnam
7 September 2024SaturdayVinayaka Chaturthi
17 September 2024TuesdayThird Onam
10 October 2024ThursdayDussehra (Saptami)
11 October 2024FridayDussehra (Maha Ashtami)
12 October 2024SaturdayDussehra (Mahanavami)
17 October 2024ThursdayMaharishi Valmiki’s Birthday
20 October 2024SundayKaraka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)
31 October 2024ThursdayNaraka Chaturdashi
2 November 2024SaturdayGovardhan Puja
3 November 2024SundayBhai Dooj
7 November 2024ThursdayPratihar Sashthi (Chhat Puja)
24 November 2024SundayGuru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day
24 December 2024TuesdayChristmas Eve

Knowing about the post office holidays list 2024 India is essential so you do not visit the local branch when it is closed. Also, to avail of financial services 24/7, 365 days, you can register your post office account on the official website. All you must do is enter the relevant details and register your account. 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2nd and 4th Saturday holidays for the Post Office?

No, unlike banks, post offices are open on second and fourth Saturdays as well. So, you can visit the post office and avail the necessary services. 

Is Sunday a holiday for the Post Office?

Yes, the post offices in India remain closed on Sunday. So, you cannot avail of postal or financial services by visiting the physical branch of a post office on that day. 

Do Post Offices open on bank holidays?

No, generally, post offices remain closed on bank holidays and Sundays. They follow a holiday calendar that includes public, national and bank holidays. 

Is the Post Office open on public holidays?

No, the post offices remain open from Monday to Saturday. It generally remains closed on public holidays and Sundays. 

Is Monday a Post Office holiday?

No, the post office usually remains open on Monday. However, the post office will remain closed on Monday if there are any public holidays on that day.

Is Good Friday a Post Office holiday?

Yes, the post office usually remains closed on Good Friday. For 2024, this day falls on the 29th of March. 

Does post office follow the same holiday calendar across all states in India?

Yes, post offices across India follow the same holiday calendar. Thus, the holidays of post offices are the same throughout India. However, there might be exceptions or variations based on local considerations. 

Can I track post office deliveries on post office holidays?

Yes, you can track your delivery status online through the post office website on all days, even if the post office has a holiday.

Can I avail post office services on restricted holidays?

It depends on your local post office. You need to check with your local post office to see if they are closed on restricted holidays or not. 

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