Plan Ahead: Your October 2024 Holiday and Festival Calendar!
Posted on: 08/Aug/2024 6:50:24 PM
Stay organized and ensure you never miss a celebration with our October 2024 holiday calendar. Here`s a quick overview of the significant holidays and events this month:
• October 2, 2024 – Gandhi Jayanti
• October 3, 2024 – Navratri Sthapana
• October 6, 2024 – Sunday
• October 10, 2024 – Dussehra (Saptami)
• October 11, 2024 – Dussehra (Mahashtami)
• October 12, 2024 – Dussehra and Second Saturday
• October 13, 2024 – Sunday
• October 14, 2024 – Durga Puja
• October 17, 2024 – Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
• October 20, 2024 – Sunday and Karva Chauth
• October 26, 2024 – Accession Day and Fourth Saturday
• October 27, 2024 – Sunday
• October 31, 2024 – Naraka Chaturdashi and Diwali
Highlights of the Month
Gandhi Jayanti
Celebrate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, on October 2nd. This day is marked by various events and activities promoting Gandhian values of peace and non-violence.
Navratri and Dussehra
The festive season kicks off with Navratri, beginning with Navratri Sthapna on October 3rd. The nine-day festival culminates in Dussehra, celebrated from October 10th to 12th, commemorating the victory of good over evil.
Durga Puja
yle="text-align: justify;">Marking the end of Navratri, Durga Puja on October 14th is a grand celebration, especially in West Bengal, with elaborate pandals, rituals, and cultural performances.
Karva Chauth
On October 20th, married women observe Karva Chauth, fasting for the long life and prosperity of their husbands. It is a day of rituals, fasting, and festivity.
Diwali
The festival of lights, Diwali, on October 31st, is one of the most anticipated celebrations. Homes are adorned with lights and decorations, sweets are exchanged, and fireworks light up the night sky.
Make the most of these holidays by planning your festivities and trips in advance. Enjoy the rich cultural heritage and diverse celebrations that October 2024 has to offer in India.
