Wed Oct 16 12:22:52 UTC 2024: ## Festival Season Brings Long Weekend Celebrations Across India
**Raipur, Chhattisgarh:** The festive season in India is in full swing, bringing with it a string of holidays for people to enjoy. Starting with Gandhi Jayanti, the festivities will continue through Navratri, Dussehra, and Diwali. Notably, October 17th, 2024 has been declared a public holiday in several states in observance of regional festivals.
Karnataka, Assam, and Himachal Pradesh will see school, college, and government offices closed for Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti and Kati Bihu. Each state has chosen to observe the holiday based on the prominence of the respective festivals in their regions.
The entire month of October will witness various holidays across states due to the festive season. Assam will celebrate Kati Bihu on October 17th, while Jammu and Kashmir will observe Accession Day on October 26th. This extended period of holidays allows people to enjoy up to four consecutive days off.
With these holidays on the horizon, individuals are encouraged to plan their work and travel arrangements accordingly, taking full advantage of the festive season’s extended breaks.
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