Central Government Holidays 2027: Complete List of Gazetted and Restricted Holidays for Central Government Employees

केंद्र सरकार की छुट्टियां 2027: केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों के लिए राजपत्रित और प्रतिबंधित छुट्टियों की पूरी सूची

Central Government Holidays 2027: Complete List: The Central Government Holidays 2027 are eagerly awaited by Central Government employees, pensioners, public sector employees, and citizens planning official work during the year. Every year, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issues the official holiday calendar for all Central Government Administrative Offices located in Delhi/New Delhi, along with guidelines for offices located outside Delhi.

The holiday calendar includes Gazetted Holidays, which are mandatory holidays observed by all Central Government offices, and Restricted Holidays (RH), from which employees may choose a limited number based on their personal, cultural, or religious preferences. The National Portal of India also publishes the official Central Government holiday calendar based on the DoPT notification.

What are Central Government Holidays?

Central Government Holidays are official holidays declared by the Government of India for Central Government offices and organizations.

These holidays are broadly classified into:

Gazetted Holidays (Compulsory Holidays)
Restricted Holidays (Optional Holidays)

While Gazetted Holidays are observed by all Central Government offices, employees can choose a limited number of Restricted Holidays according to the applicable DoPT rules and office procedures.

Types of Central Government Holidays

1. Gazetted Holidays

Gazetted Holidays are compulsory holidays during which Central Government offices remain closed throughout the country.

These generally include:

Republic Day
Holi
Good Friday
Id-ul-Fitr
Mahavir Jayanti
Buddha Purnima
Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)
Muharram
Independence Day
Janmashtami
Milad-un-Nabi
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
Diwali
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Christmas Day

Note: Certain festival dates such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Muharram, and Milad-un-Nabi may change depending on the sighting of the moon. The Government issues separate notifications if required.

2. Restricted Holidays (RH)

Restricted Holidays are optional holidays. Central Government employees may avail a limited number of Restricted Holidays during the calendar year, subject to administrative convenience and approval by the competent authority.

Restricted Holidays generally cover regional, cultural, and religious festivals not included in the Gazetted Holiday list.

Popular Restricted Holidays include:

New Year’s Day
Makar Sankranti
Pongal
Basant Panchami
Maha Shivaratri
Ram Navami (where applicable)
Raksha Bandhan
Ganesh Chaturthi
Onam
Karwa Chauth
Chhath Puja
Christmas Eve

Who Can Avail Central Government Holidays?

The DoPT holiday list is applicable to:

Central Government Ministries
Government Departments
Attached and Subordinate Offices
Autonomous Bodies following DoPT holiday rules
Central Government employees
Many Public Sector Undertakings (where adopted)

Holiday Rules for Offices Outside Delhi

Central Government offices located outside Delhi/New Delhi may observe additional local holidays based on recommendations of the Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committee (CGEWCC) in consultation with the respective State Governments and Union Territory Administrations.

This allows offices to accommodate important regional festivals while following the overall DoPT framework.

Why the Central Government Holiday List is Important?

The official holiday calendar helps employees and departments in:

Planning annual leave.
Scheduling LTC journeys.
Organizing official meetings.
Managing examinations and recruitment activities.
Planning financial year-end work.
Booking travel and vacations.

Expected Major Gazetted Holidays in 2027

Holiday	Status
Republic Day	Gazetted Holiday
Holi	Gazetted Holiday
Id-ul-Fitr*	Gazetted Holiday
Mahavir Jayanti	Gazetted Holiday
Good Friday	Gazetted Holiday
Buddha Purnima	Gazetted Holiday
Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)*	Gazetted Holiday
Muharram*	Gazetted Holiday
Independence Day	Gazetted Holiday
Janmashtami	Gazetted Holiday
Milad-un-Nabi*	Gazetted Holiday
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti	Gazetted Holiday
Dussehra	Gazetted Holiday
Diwali	Gazetted Holiday
Guru Nanak Jayanti	Gazetted Holiday
Christmas Day	Gazetted Holiday

*Dates of Islamic festivals are subject to moon sighting.

When Will the Official Central Government Holiday List 2027 Be Released?

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) generally issues the official holiday notification several months before the beginning of the calendar year. Once released, the notification specifies:

Complete list of Gazetted Holidays.
List of Restricted Holidays.
Guidelines for offices outside Delhi.
Special provisions for regional holidays.

The National Portal of India updates its holiday calendar based on the official DoPT notification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who issues the Central Government Holiday List?

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India.

How many types of holidays are available?

There are two categories—Gazetted Holidays and Restricted Holidays.

Can employees choose Restricted Holidays?

Yes. Employees may choose Restricted Holidays as permitted under DoPT rules and subject to administrative approval.

Are holiday dates the same across India?

Gazetted Holidays are generally common, while offices outside Delhi may observe additional local holidays based on regional festivals.

Are Islamic festival dates fixed?

No. The dates depend on moon sighting and may be revised through separate Government notifications.

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