A Complete Guide To Travel By Indian Railway Holidays Calendar 2024
Indian Railway Holidays Calendar 2024: The Railway Board has officially published the Holidays List for the year 2024, encompassing a range of holidays to accommodate the varied requirements of railway personnel throughout the country. This extensive compilation comprises national holidays, regional holidays, and significant cultural festivals. Notable holidays featured in the list include Republic Day, Independence Day, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, and Christmas, all of which are commemorated with enthusiasm.
The Department of Personnel and Training has issued a directive delineating the Central Government Holidays for 2024, which are applicable to all Central Government Offices nationwide. These prescribed holidays are typically followed by all zones under the purview of the Railway Board. Central Government Administrative Offices are required to observe 14 mandatory holidays, with the flexibility to choose 3 holidays from the optional list, thereby totaling 17 designated holidays as outlined in the Gazette.
Railway Holiday List 2024 Overview
| Topic | Railway Holiday List |
| Department | Railway Board |
| Beneficiaries | Railway Employees |
| Year | 2024 |
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Indian Railway Gazetted Holiday List 2024
List of 17 Central Govt Gazetted Holidays to be observed in Indian Railways during the year 2024
| S.No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | Republic Day | 26.01.2024 | Friday |
| 2 | Holi | 25.03.2024 | Monday |
| 3 | Good Friday | 29.03.2024 | Friday |
| 4 | Id.ul.Fitr | 11.04.2024 | Thursday |
| 5 | Ram Navami | 17.04.2024 | Wednesday |
| 6 | Mahavir Jayanti | 21.04.2024 | Sunday |
| 7 | Budha Purnima | 23.05.2024 | Thursday |
| 8 | Id.ul.Zuha (Bakrid) | 17.06.2024 | Monday |
| 9 | Muharram | 17.07.2024 | Wednesday |
| 10 | Independence Day | 15.08.2024 | Thursday |
| 11 | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | 26.08.2024 | Monday |
| 12 | Milad – un – Nabi or Id – e – Milad (Birthday of Prophet Muhammad) | 16.09.2024 | Monday |
| 13 | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | 02.10.2024 | Wednesday |
| 14 | Dussehra | 12.10.2024 | Saturday |
| 15 | Diwali (Deepavali) | 31.10.2024 | Thursday |
| 16 | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | 15.11.2024 | Friday |
| 17 | Christmas Day | 25.12.2024 | Wednesday |
Indian Railway Restricted Holiday List 2024
List of 33 Central Govt Restricted Holidays to be observed in Indian Railways during the year 2024.
| S.No | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | New Year’s Day | 01.01.2024 | Monday |
| 2 | Lohri | 13.01.2024 | Saturday |
| 3 | Makar Sankranti | 14.01.2024 | Sunday |
| 4 | Magha Bihu/ Pongal | 15.01.2024 | Monday |
| 5 | Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday | 17.01.2024 | Wednesday |
| 6 | Hazarat Ali’s Birthday | 25.01.2024 | Thursday |
| 7 | Sri Panchami, Basant Panchami | 14.02.2024 | Wednesday |
| 8 | Shiva ji Jayanti | 19.02.2024 | Monday |
| 9 | Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday | 24.02.2024 | Saturday |
| 10 | Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati | 06.03.2024 | Wednesday |
| 11 | Maha Shivratri | 08.03.2024 | Friday |
| 12 | Holika dahan | 24.03.2024 | Sunday |
| 13 | Dolyatra | 25.03.2024 | Monday |
| 14 | Easter Sunday | 31.03.2024 | Sunday |
| 15 | Jamat.Ul.Vida | 05.04.2024 | Friday |
| 16 | Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi Padava/ Ugadi / Cheti Chand | 09.04.2024 | Tuesday |
| 17 | Vaisakhi / Vishu | 13.04.2024 | Saturday |
| 18 | Meshadi (Tamil New Year’s Day) / Vaisakhadi (Bengal) / Bahag Bihu (Assam) | 14.04.2024 | Sunday |
| 19 | Birthday of Guru Rabindranath Tagore | 08.05.2024 | Wednesday |
| 20 | Rath Yatra | 07.07.2024 | Sunday |
| 21 | Parsi New Year’s day/ Nauraj | 15.08.2024 | Thursday |
| 22 | Raksha Bandhan | 19.08.2024 | Monday |
| 23 | Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi | 07.09.2024 | Saturday |
| 24 | Onam or Thiru Onam Day | 15.09.2024 | Sunday |
| 25 | Dusshera (Saptami) | 10.10.2024 | Thursday |
| 26 | Dussehra (Mahashtami) / Dussehra (Mahanavmi) | 11.10.2024 | Friday |
| 27 | Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday | 17.10.2024 | Thursday |
| 28 | Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth) | 20.10.2024 | Sunday |
| 29 | Naraka Chaturdasi | 31.10.2024 | Thursday |
| 30 | Govardhan Puja | 02.11.2024 | Saturday |
| 31 | Bhai Duj | 03.11.2024 | Sunday |
| 31 | Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhat Puja) | 07.11.2024 | Thursday |
| 32 | Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day | 24.11.2024 | Sunday |
| 33 | Christmas Eve | 24.12.2024 | Tuesday |
Railway Zone-Wise Holidays List 2024
All State governments across the country have declared separate public holidays in their respective states, each with its own unique holiday list. This list varies from one state to another, reflecting the diversity and cultural richness of each region. However, amidst these differences, the important holidays such as National holidays and some gazetted holidays are commonly observed across all states, underscoring a sense of unity and shared national identity.
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PRS Counter Holidays and Working Hours
At the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters, travelers can obtain railway tickets based on availability. The dedicated ticketing staff at the counter will assist in issuing the tickets, ensuring passengers secure seats for their desired train journeys. These Indian Railways reservation counters operate from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday through Saturday, and from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sundays, providing convenient access for passengers to plan their travel arrangements with ease.
Indian Railway (IRCTC) Online Ticket Booking Timings and Holidays 2024
Indian Railways online ticket booking timings are between 00:20 AM and 11:45 PM IST every day, including Sundays. Reservations for the opening day can be made after 8 AM. E-Ticket booking is available from 00:20 AM to 11:45 PM every day. Tatkal booking for AC class starts at 10 AM and for Non-AC class at 11 AM. The PRS counter is open from 08 AM to 8 PM for general bookings and has specific timings for Tatkal bookings. It is also open on holidays and Sundays from 08:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Customers can now book up to 24 train tickets per month by verifying their Aadhaar details, otherwise the limit is 12 tickets per month without verification. Use the Railway Booking Date Calculator to plan your journey in advance. Railway bookings can be made up to 120 days in advance. The earliest booking date for your desired travel date depends on when the train starts its journey from the originating station.