This document details the holidays applicable to Central Government Offices in India during the year 2017. It specifies compulsory holidays for all offices, with additional flexibility for employees to choose two restricted holidays. Different rules apply to offices in Delhi/New Delhi versus those outside. The document also outlines procedures for changes to holiday dates, particularly concerning...
List of Holidays for Government Offices in 2017
This document details the list of mandatory and optional holidays for Central Government offices in Delhi/New Delhi for the year 2017. It categorizes holidays into national holidays, restricted holidays, and provides a process for state-level coordination committees to determine additional holidays based on local customs. The document also outlines procedures for adjusting holidays if they fall...
Change of Date for Id-ul-Fitr Holiday – 2016
This office memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions announces a change in the date of the Id-ul-Fitr holiday for Central Government administrative offices in Delhi and New Delhi. Originally scheduled for July 6th, 2016, the holiday has been shifted to July 7th, 2016, to align with the actual celebration date in Delhi. For offices outside of Delhi/New Delhi, the...
Closure of Offices for Independence Day Celebration 2016
This office memorandum details the closure of government offices and buildings surrounding Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 15, 2016, by 0900 hours to facilitate Anti-Sabotage checks before the ‘At Home’ function. A comprehensive list of buildings to be closed is provided, including prominent locations like South Block, North Block, Parliament House, and various Bhawans on Parliament...
Change of Date for Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) Holiday – 2016
This office memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions announces a change in the date of the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday for Central Government administrative offices in Delhi and New Delhi. Originally scheduled for September 12th, 2016, the holiday has been shifted to September 13th, 2016, to align with the actual celebration date in Delhi. For offices outside of...
First Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction – Early Closure of Offices on 02.11.2016
This office memorandum details the early closure of government buildings and offices on November 2nd, 2016, due to the First Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR). The conference, hosted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, will take place from November 3rd to 5th, 2016, at Vigyan Bhawan and will be attended by ministers and officials from Asian countries, international...
Change of Date for Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad Holiday – 2016
This office memorandum announces a change in the date of the Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad holiday for Central Government administrative offices in Delhi and New Delhi. Originally scheduled for December 13th, 2016, the holiday has been shifted to December 12th, 2016, to align with local celebrations. Offices outside of Delhi/New Delhi have the flexibility to decide the date based on the decision of...
Early Closure of Offices in connection with Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony during 2017
This Office Memorandum details the schedule for early closure of government offices in New Delhi in connection with the Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony in January 2017. It specifies the timings and dates for closure of various buildings, categorized into Annexures A, B, C, and D. The closures are planned to facilitate the Republic Day/At Home Function/Beating Retreat Ceremony...
General Election to Legislative Assemblies – Grant of Paid Holiday
This office memorandum details guidelines for Central Government offices regarding closures and employee leave during the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh in February and March 2017. It specifies that offices in notified areas where elections are scheduled will remain closed. Employees who are registered voters in a...
Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2017 – Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
This office memorandum announces that Friday, April 14th, 2017, will be observed as a closed holiday across all Central Government Offices and Industrial Establishments in India, in recognition of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birthday. The declaration is made under the authority of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The memorandum directs all Ministries and Departments to...