There are certain Holidays which are known as Gazetted Holidays. These Holidays are declared as per the circular issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Gazetted Holidays have a great significance amongst both the Employers and the Employees. This is the time when they can schedule their Holidays, Functions, Events and Chores in advance. In the List of Gazetted Holidays for 2017, there are certain consecutive dates on which one can schedule any of their activities. Consecutive gazetted holidays fall in the month of August and the dates are 14th (Monday) and 15th (Tuesday) precedded by Saturday and Sunday. Then in the month of October, 1st (Although a Sunday) and 2nd(Monday) are Gazetted Holidays.
1. |
26th January |
Thursday |
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2. |
24th February |
Friday |
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3. |
Holi |
13th March |
Monday |
4. |
4th April |
Tuesday |
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5. |
9th April |
Sunday |
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6. | Good Friday | 14th April | Friday |
7. |
10st May |
Wednesday |
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8. |
Idu’l Fitr (date may change) |
26th June |
Monday |
9. |
14th August |
Monday |
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10. |
Independence Day |
15th August |
Tuesday |
11. |
Idu’l Zuha (Bakrid) |
2th September |
Saturday |
12. | Dussehra | 29th September | Friday |
13. |
1st October |
Sunday |
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14. |
2nd October |
Monday |
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15. |
Diwali / Deepavali |
19th October |
Thursday |
16. |
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti |
4th November |
Saturday |
17. |
2nd December |
Saturday |
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18. |
Christmas |
25th December |
Monday |