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Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2016 – Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

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This office memorandum announces that Thursday, April 14th, 2016, 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 decision is based on Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and all relevant Ministries and Departments are instructed to disseminate this...

Holiday Notification: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday on 14th April, 2016

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This office memorandum announces a holiday for all central government offices, including industrial establishments, on Thursday, April 14th, 2016, to commemorate the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The notification references the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, for the exercise of powers related to this decision and directs all ministries and departments to bring the decision to the attention of...

Bye Election to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies – Grant of Paid Holiday

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This office memorandum details guidelines regarding paid holidays and leave for employees of the Central Government during bye-elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies in Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana, scheduled for May 16th, 2016. It specifies closure of offices in notified areas, provisions for special casual leave for voters...

Bye Election to fill the casual vacancy from 132 – Ghoradongri (ST) in the Legislative Assembly of Madhya Pradesh – Grant of Paid Holiday regarding

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This office memorandum details guidelines for Central Government offices and employees in Madhya Pradesh concerning a bye-election scheduled for May 30th, 2016. It specifies closure of offices in notified areas where the election is taking place. Employees who are registered voters in the constituency are eligible for special casual leave on polling day, and those residing in the constituency but...

Bye Election in Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir – Grant of Paid Holiday to Employees

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This office memorandum details guidelines for Central Government offices and employees regarding a bye-election in Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir, scheduled for June 19th, 2016. It mandates the closure of offices in notified areas where the election is being held. Employees who are registered voters in the relevant constituency are eligible for special casual leave on polling day, and this extends...

Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2017

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...