In India, the month of April in India brings along joyous, traditional, and religious festivals that are celebrated with enthusiasm across the country. The prominent festivals and events during April 2024 are Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Baisakhi, Puthandu, Basoda, Sheetala Saptami, Sheetala Ashtami, Ambedkar Jayanti, Earth Day, Yamnuna Chhath, Gangaur, Vishu Kani, among others. During these festivities, people indulge in delicious feasts and cultural activities, seeking blessings for prosperity and happiness in the coming year. These April festivals in India bring together friends and families, fostering unity and spreading happiness through their unique traditions and celebrations. April 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: From Chaitra Navratri, Gudi Padwa to Eid al-Fitr and Ambedkar Jayanti; Full List of Important Dates and Days in This Month.

If you are planning a family get-together or a party, here’s a list of festivals and events in April 2024. In this article, get the full list of holidays in April 2024 with important dates. Know Ugadi 2024 date, Gudi Padwa 2024 date, Baisakhi 2024 date, Puthandu 2024 date, Basoda 2024 date, Sheetala Saptami 2024 date, Sheetala Ashtami 2024 date, Ambedkar Jayanti 2024 date, Earth Day 2024 date, Yamuna Chhath 2024 date, Gangaur 2024 date, and more.

Full April 2024 Festivals Calendar

Date Day Festival/Event
April 01–30, 2024 Monday – Tuesday Stress Awareness Month
April 01, 2024 Monday April Fool’s Day
April 01, 2024 Monday Odisha Foundation Day
April 01–07, 2024 Monday – Sunday Prevention of Blindness Week
April 02, 2024 Tuesday World Autism Awareness Day
April 02, 2024 Tuesday International Children’s Book Day
April 03, 2024 Wednesday World Aquatic Animal Day
April 05, 2024 Friday International Day of Conscience
April 05, 2024 Friday National Maritime Day of India
April 06, 2024 Saturday International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
April 06, 2024 Saturday National Carbonara Day
April 07, 2024 Sunday World Health Day
April 07, 2024 Sunday Geologists Day
April 07, 2024 Sunday National Beer Day
April 08, 2024 Monday Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan), Chaitra Amavasya
April 08, 2024 Monday Zoo Lovers Day
April 09, 2024 Tuesday Attuvela Mahotsavam
April 09, 2024 Tuesday Chaitra Navratri Begins
April 09, 2024 Tuesday Gudi Padwa
April 09, 2024 Tuesday Ugadi
April 10, 2024 Wednesday World Homeopathy Day
April 11, 2024 Thursday Eid al-Fitr
April 11, 2024 Thursday World Parkinson’s Day
April 12, 2024 Friday International Day of Human Space Flight
April 13, 2024 Saturday Baisakhi
April 13, 2024 Saturday Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
April 13, 2024 Saturday Mesha Sankranti
April 14, 2024 Sunday Tamil New Year (Puthandu)
April 14, 2024 Sunday Bengali New Year (Bihu)
April 14, 2024 Sunday Ambedkar Jayanti
April 15, 2024 Monday World Art Day
April 16, 2024 Tuesday National Eggs Benedict Day
April 17, 2024 Wednesday Ram Navami
April 17, 2024 Wednesday World Hemophilia Day
April 18, 2024 Thursday World Heritage Day (International Day of Monuments & Sites)
April 19, 2024 Friday Thrissur Pooram
April 19, 2024 Friday Kamada Ekadashi
April 20, 2024 Saturday Husband Appreciation Day
April 21, 2024 Sunday Mahavir Jayanti
April 22, 2024 Monday World Earth Day
April 23, 2024 Tuesday English Language Day
April 23, 2024 Tuesday Hanuman Jayanti
April 23, 2024 Tuesday Chaitra Purnima
April 24–30, 2024 Wednesday - Tuesday World Immunisation Week
April 24, 2024 Wednesday Fashion Revolution Day
April 25, 2024 Thursday National Telephone Day
April 27, 2024 Saturday World Veterinary Day
April 27, 2024 Saturday World Tai Chi and Qigong Day
April 28, 2024 Sunday World Day for Safety and Health at Work
April 29, 2024 Monday International Dance Day
April 30, 2024 Tuesday International Jazz Day
April 30, 2024 Tuesday Ayushman Bharat Diwas

The festivals in April mark significant events like the start of the harvest season, the beginning of a new year, or the arrival of spring. Baisakhi marks the Sikh New Year and harvest festival. People gather to perform traditional dances, such as the energetic Bhangra, and enjoy music, delicious food, and vibrant celebrations. Meanwhile, Gudi Padwa holds great significance in Maharashtra and Goa when people mark the start of the new year. These festivals bring a sense of joy, renewal, and hope for the future.

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