DoPT Orders on Holidays 2023 PDF Download

DoPT Orders Circulars, Notifications, and Orders on Holidays

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issues various circulars, notifications, and orders related to holidays for Central Government employees. The subject of holidays is of great interest to employees in this sector. The Government observes several types of holidays, including Restricted Holidays, Compulsory Holidays, Election Holidays, Paid Holidays, Festival Holidays, Half Day Holidays, and Earlier Closer Holidays. DoPT publishes a list of holidays for Central Government Offices located in New Delhi and other cities every year in the middle of June.

DoPT Orders on Holidays 2023 PDF Download

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Basant Panchami 2023 Day Correction DoPT Order

In the list of Restricted Holidays, to be observed in Central Government Administrative Offices, during the year 2023, circulated vide O.M of even no., dated 16/06/2022, Restricted Holiday on account Basant Panchami /Sri Panchami (Sl. No. 4 in Annexure II) has been shown to be falling on 26th January 2023 (Saturday). [Read more]

2023 DoPT Orders on Holidays

2023 DoPT Orders on Holidays: Access Government of India Department of Personnel and Training orders for official holidays in the calendar year 2023.

• Basant Panchami 2023 Day Correction DoPT Order
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• Telangana Government Holiday List 2023 PDF

• KVS Holiday List 2023-24 PDF Download
• Vinayak Chaturthi 2023: Date, Time, Puja Rituals, Mantras and Significance
• Rasi and Nakshatra-wise Chandrashtama Days
• Christmas Eve 2023 Date in India: Definition, History, Significance
• Dussehra 2023 Date in India, Puja Time, Significance
• Muharram 2023 Date and Time in India: Significance, History
• Milad-un-Nabi 2023 in India: Meaning, Celebration of Prophet’s Birthday
• Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti in India 2023
• Guru Nanak Birthday 2023: Date and Time in India, History, Significance
• Independence Day 2023: 15th August 2023 (76th Independence Day)
• Parsi New Year’s Day 2023: Date, History, Celebration and Importance
• Onam 2023: History, Significance, Observance and Importance
• Ayudha Puja 2023 Date, Timing and Importance
• Raksha Bandhan 2023 Date in India
• Chaiti Chhath Puja 2023 Date in Bihar
• Maha Saptami in India 2023
• Maha Ashtami in India 2023
• Maha Navami in India 2023
• Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti in India 2023
• Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) 2023 Date in India
• Narak Chaturdashi 2023: Date, Time, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi
• Bhai Dooj 2023, Date, Timing, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and History
• Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day 2023
• Govardhan Puja 2023 Date and Time in India
• Railway Holiday Calendar 2023 PDF Download
• CG Holiday Calendar 2023 | Bank and School Holidays 2023 in Chhattisgarh
• National Children’s Day in India 2023 (14th November)
• Telangana Government Holiday List 2023 PDF
• CGEWCC Holiday List 2023 for Tamil Nadu PDF
• Goa Public Holidays and Bank Holiday List 2023
• Kerala Public Holidays and Bank Holiday List 2023 PDF
• Republic Day 2023 in India: History, Celebration, Speech in English & Significance
• Thaipusam Festival Significance, Tamil Date 2023
• List of Auspicious Days in India 2023 | Wedding Dates, Vastu Days, Griha Pravesh Dates
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• List of Holidays 2023 in India: Public, Bank, School and IT Companies Holidays
• Karnataka Public Holidays and Bank Holiday List 2023
• Delhi Government Holiday List 2023, Tourist Places, Season and Food
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• International Women’s Day 2023
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2022 DoPT Orders on Holidays

2022 DoPT Orders on Holidays – stay informed about holidays and official orders from the Department of Personnel and Training in India.

• Election Holidays for Government Employees in December 2022
• Paid Holiday On Day of Poll – Election in Gujarat 2022

2021 DoPT Orders on Holidays

Stay up-to-date on DoPT holiday orders for 2021 with this comprehensive guide. Find exact dates and regulations quickly and easily.

• Instructions Regarding Leave on 22.10.2022 for Postal Employees
• Paid Holiday to Government Employees on the Day of Poll – DoPT Orders 19.10.2022
• DoPT Holiday List 2023 PDF Download
• Tamil Nadu Declares Public Holiday on Thaipusam Festival (28 January 2021) January 5, 2021
• Corrigendum for Central Govt Office Holiday Naraka Chaturdashi 4 November 2021
• Amendment in DOPT Restricted Holiday list of 2021

2020 DoPT Orders on Holidays

Get all the 2020 DoPT orders on Indian holidays from one convenient source. Keep your calendar up to date with official orders.

• Tripura Govt General Holiday List 2021 PDF Download December 18, 2020
• Tamil Nadu RTO Office Holiday List 2021 December 10, 2020
• Holidays to be observed in BSNL Offices during the year 2021 December 3, 2020
• Kerala Government Public Holiday List 2021 Gazette Notification November 23, 2020
• Post Office Holiday List 2021 in India November 20, 2020
• Delhi Holiday list for Central Govt Offices 2021 PDF Download November 20, 2020
• Maharashtra Govt Public Holiday List 2021 November 20, 2020
• Telangana Government Public Holiday List 2021 November 20, 2020
• List of Gazetted and Restricted Holidays in Telangana 2021 November 19, 2020
• Restricted Holiday list 2020 for ITS Sub-Centre Odisha November 18, 2020
• Amendment in DOPT Restricted Holiday list of 2021 November 17, 2020
• CGEWCC Chandigarh: List of Compulsory and Restricted Holidays 2021 November 13, 2020
• CGEWCC Kolkata Compulsory and Restricted Holiday List 2021 November 12, 2020
• CG Office Holiday List 2021 and Working Hours November 8, 2020
• Holiday on All Saturdays and Sundays for TN Govt Offices October 31, 2020
• Holiday List 2021 for IIT Gandhinagar October 21, 2020
• Grant of Paid Holiday to Employees on the Day of Poll October 16, 2020
• Regulation of Attendance for Central Government Employees – Office Procedure 2020 October 9, 2020
• Holiday List of October 2020 in India October 1, 2020
• Bye-election starts on 3 November 2020 in MP, UP and Gujarat September 30, 2020
• Legislative Assemblies of various States exist as on September 2020 September 30, 2020
• Gandhi Jayanti Holiday 2020 Day and Date in India September 29, 2020
• Holidays to be observed in Railway Offices during the year 2021 September 24, 2020
• Corrigendum for Central Govt Office Holiday Naraka Chaturdashi (4 November 2021) August 17, 2020
• Central Government Holiday for Janmashtami (Krishna Jayanti) on 12th August 2020 August 9, 2020
• Celebration of the 74th Independence Day will be marked by the musical performances August 5, 2020
• Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) 2020 – Govt Holiday in India August 2, 2020
• Deepawali falls on 14.11.2020: Dopt Corrigendum of Holidays 2020
• Government Holiday list in India during August 2020 July 31, 2020
• List of Public Holidays and Bank Holidays in July 2020 June 28, 2020
• List of Holidays during the year 2021 for Central Government Offices June 12, 2020
• ESIC Holiday List 2020 June 10, 2020
• Closure of Rail Bhawan on 14th and 15th May 2020 for Sanitization May 14, 2020
• Declaration of Holiday on 14 April 2020 – Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar – DoPT Orders April 8, 2020
• Coronavirus Alert – Central government offices will run till April 4 with 50 percent staff March 19, 2020
• Coronavirus Alert – All Kendriya Vidyalaya Schools Closed till 31 March 2020 March 19, 2020
• Closing of Central Government Offices to Stop Spreading Coronavirus March 19, 2020
• Change in Dussehra Holidays 2020 for Central Government Offices March 12, 2020
• Election Holiday Notification for Delhi Govt Employees on 8 Feb 2020 January 21, 2020

2019 DoPT Orders on Holidays

Get information on 2019 Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) Orders on Holidays in India. Find out if your holiday is covered and what benefits you receive.

• Closed Holidays for the year 2020 – Clarification on the Date for Dussehra December 21, 2019
• Paid Holiday to Govt employees on 25.11.2019 due to Bye elections November 19, 2019
• Election Holiday (Leave) for Employees on the Day of Poll November 10, 2019
• Holidays for Central Government Offices during the year 2020 – 7th Pay Commission Latest News 2019 October 6, 2019
• National Holidays and Restricted Holidays – 7th Pay Commission Latest News on Holidays October 5, 2019
• Election Holiday 2019: Grant of Paid Holiday to Employees on the Day of Poll September 17, 2019
• List of Goa Public Holidays for 2019 September 17, 2019
• Amendment in Leave and Attendance Rules – Officers’ Leave and Special Casual Leave August 26, 2019
• Office Leave and Office Holiday Table for August 2019 August 22, 2019
• Closure of Office and Buildings surroundings R.P. Bhawan in connection with the function of Independence Day Celebrations 2019 August 7, 2019
• Deepawali falls on 14.11.2020: Dopt Corrigendum of Holidays 2020 June 27, 2019
• CG Offices Holiday List 2020 – PDF Download June 19, 2019
• Holidays to be observed in Central Government offices during the year 2020 June 18, 2019
• Holidays for Central Government Employees during 2020 June 18, 2019
• Early Closure of Delhi Offices: Swearing Of Ceremony of Newly Elected Prime Minister May 29, 2019
• Closing of Central Government Offices in connection with General Elections to Lok Sabha 2019 – DoPT Orders dt. 19.4.2019 April 11, 2019
• Declares Public Holiday on 11.4.2019 in Telangana April 10, 2019
• General Holiday in Andhra Pradesh on 11.04.2019 in view of General Elections to Lok Sabha April 10, 2019
• RBI – All Agency Banks to Remain Open for Public on March 31.3.2019 (Sunday) March 29, 2019
• Declaration of Holiday on 14.4.2019 – Birthday of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar March 19, 2019
• Grant of Paid Holiday on the Day of Poll – DoPT Orders January 19, 2019
• Holiday List 2019 for Central Govt Employees January 10, 2019
• Maharashtra Public Holidays 2019 with Govt Notification January 8, 2019
• West Bengal Public Holidays 2019 PDF Download January 6, 2019
• Andhra Pradesh Public Holidays 2019 PDF Download January 6, 2019
• Telangana Public Holidays 2019 PDF Download January 6, 2019
• Assam Public Holidays 2019 PDF Download January 6, 2019
• Gujarat Public Holidays 2019 PDF Download January 6, 2019
• Himachal Pradesh Public Holidays 2019 with Govt Notification January 6, 2019
• Odisha Public Holidays 2019 PDF Download January 6, 2019
• Haryana Public Holidays 2019 PDF Download January 6, 2019
• Punjab Public Holidays 2019 PDF Download January 6, 2019
• Tamil Nadu Public Holidays 2019 PDF Download January 5, 2019
• Early Closure of CG Offices in Delhi on 25.1.2019 January 1, 2019

2018 DoPT Orders on Holidays

Get the 2018 DoPT Orders on Holidays to help you plan your vacation. Learn about the official regulations and available holidays.

• DoPT Orders on Holidays: Change of Lohri Holiday December 12, 2018
• List of BSNL Holidays 2019 December 8, 2018
• List of Compulsory and Restricted Holidays 2019 December 3, 2018
• Holidays for Sarkari Employees – Orders & Amendments November 23, 2018
• Holidays to be observed in Department of Posts for the year – 2019 November 3, 2018
• Grant of Paid holiday on the Day of Poll – DoPT Orders on 1.11.2018 November 3, 2018
• Election Holidays – Grant of Paid Holiday – Dopt Orders on 2.11.2018 November 2, 2018
• Tamil Nadu Govt Holiday List 2019 – G.O.Ms No.840 Dt. 29.10.2018 October 30, 2018
• TN Govt Declared Holiday on 5.11.2018 October 30, 2018
• Finmin Clarified about Bank Holidays on Social Networks August 31, 2018
• Bakrid Holiday Change to 22.8.2018 – DoPT Orders August 21, 2018
• Grant of Paid Holiday on Election Date August 19, 2018
• Half Day Holiday for all CG Offices on 17.8.2018 August 16, 2018
• Vajpayee Death: Holiday Declared on 17.8.2018 in TN August 16, 2018
• DoPT Orders: Change of Id-u-Zuha (Bakrid) Holiday on 23.8.2018 August 14, 2018
• Change in Holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) August 14, 2018
• Karunanidhi Death: What about Central Govt Offices Tomorrow(8.8.2018) in Tamil Nadu? August 7, 2018
• DMK President M Karunanidhi Passes Away August 7, 2018
• Compulsory and Restricted Holidays for CG Employees 2019 July 11, 2018
• Holidays List 2019 – Central Govt Offices July 11, 2018
• Central Government Holiday List 2019 – DoPT Orders July 11, 2018
• Election Holidays to Central Govt Employees – DoPT Orders dt.18.5.2018 May 19, 2018
• Election Holidays Dopt Orders – Karnataka Election on 12.05.2018 May 12, 2018
• Declaration of Closed Holiday on 14.4.2018 – DoPT Order April 3, 2018
• West Bengal Declares Additional Holiday for “May Day” April 2, 2018
• Holidays for Central Government Offices 2018 March 24, 2018
• Grant of 10 days CL – Who are not entitled to 17 holidays March 22, 2018
• Opening of Office on Holidays March 21, 2018
• Grant of Election Paid Holiday on 12.03.2018 – DoPT Orders March 10, 2018
• KV School Vacation and Breaks During Academic Session 2017-18 January 24, 2018

2017 DoPT Orders on Holidays

View the 2017 Department of Personnel and Training orders for official holidays throughout the year.

• Grant of paid holiday for Bye-Elections – DoPT Orders July 29, 2017
• Compulsory Holidays and Restricted Holidays for Central Government administrative offices July 20, 2017
• Central Government Holidays 2018 – DoPT Orders issued on 14.6.2017 June 15, 2017
• Election Holiday for Bank Employees on 19.4.2017 – IBA Orders issued April 19, 2017
• Election Holiday – General Administration Department Notification issued on 10.4.2017 April 19, 2017
• Declaration of Holiday on 14.4.2017 on account of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar April 6, 2017
• Grant of paid holiday to employees on the day of poll – DoPT Orders February 1, 2017
• Early Closure of Offices in connection with Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony during 2017 January 17, 2017
• Closed Holiday for Pongal on 14.1.2017 for Central Government Employees of Tamilnadu state January 11, 2017
• Pongal Holiday is not in the List of Compulsory Holidays 2017 January 9, 2017

2016 DoPT Orders on Holidays

Get the latest 2016 DoPT Orders on Holidays regarding the rules and regulations for federal and state government offices.

• Change of date of holiday on account of Milad-Un-Nabi during 2016 – Dopt Order December 8, 2016
• Change of date of holiday on account of Bakrid for all Central Government offices – Dopt September 7, 2016
• Change of date of holiday on account of Id-ul-Fitr during 2016 for all Central Government Offices – Dopt July 5, 2016
• Holidays for Central Government Employees during year 2017 – Dopt Orders June 24, 2016
• Declaration of Holiday on 14.4.2016 for Central Govt Offices on account of Birthday of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar March 22, 2016
• List of Bank Holidays in Goa February 15, 2016
• Election Holidays 2016 – Grant of Paid Holiday for CG Employees February 10, 2016
• 7th CPC recommendations on Gazetted and Restricted Holidays – Dopt expects comments from NC JCM Staff Side January 30, 2016
• Early Closure of Govt Offices in connection with Republic Day Parade January 20, 2016

2015 DoPT Orders on Holidays

2015 DoPT Orders on Holidays – Get up to date information on all holidays declared by the Department of Personnel and Training for 2015.

• Closure of offices/buildings surrounding Patel Chowk and Vijay Chowk/ Rajpath on 30.10.2015 for the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel – Dopt Order October 30, 2015
• Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2016- corrigendum October 12, 2015
• 2nd and 4th Saturday as Public Holiday for Banks August 21, 2015
• No Holidays for CG Offices – Funeral of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam will be held at 11 AM at Rameswaram on 30.7.2015 July 29, 2015
• G.O. Of Public Department of TN – Holiday on 30.07.2015 as a mark of respect to Late Thiru A.P.J. Abdul Kalam July 29, 2015
• TN Govt Declares Public Holiday on 30.7.2015 Over APJ Abdul Kalam’s demise July 28, 2015
• Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2016 – Dopt Orders on 11.6.2015 June 11, 2015
• Terms and Conditions for Allotment of Holiday Homes and Touring Officers Hostel for E-Payment April 8, 2015
• Bank Holiday on 14.4.2015(Tuesday) throughout India on account of Birthday of Dr. B R Ambedkar: IBA Order April 3, 2015
• Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2015 – Birthday of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar – Railway Board Orders April 1, 2015
• Holiday for Central Govt Offices on 14.4.2015 on account of birthday of Dr.B.R. Ambedkar March 20, 2015
• No Curtailing of Public Holidays March 12, 2015
• Election Holidays – Grant of Paid Holiday to CG Employees on the day of Poll – Orders Issued by Election Commission January 28, 2015
• Holidays to be observed in Central Government offices during the year 2015 January 22, 2015
• Election Holidays 2015 – Closing of Central Government Offices in connection with general elections January 21, 2015
• Early Closure of Offices in connection with Republic Day Parade -Dopt orders January 19, 2015
• Change in Closed Holiday from 14.01.2015 to 15.01.2015 January 14, 2015

2014 DoPT Orders on Holidays

Official 2014 orders from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) regarding holidays in India. Get the latest information on government holidays and learn how to plan your work schedule accordingly.

• Public Holiday on 25.12.2014 on account of Christmas Day – Clarification issued by MHRD December 16, 2014
• New Holiday Home at Madurai – Address and Contact Details November 27, 2014
• Bank Holidays 2015 for Delhi, Gujarat, West Bengal etc.. November 19, 2014
• “Run for Unity” flag off celebration – Early closure of CG Offices on 30th October 2014 in New Delhi October 29, 2014
• List of Government Holidays in West Bengal for 2015 October 28, 2014
• Due to General Assembly Elections in Maharashtra, Declaration of Public Holiday on 15.10.2014 – Orders issued October 13, 2014
• Rs.10 Lakh Compensation if Government Employee Dies During Election Duty October 12, 2014
• Closing of Central Government Offices in connection with Bye-Elections to the Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies in State Assemblies  September 4, 2014
• List of Holidays for Central Govt Employees 2015 – Dopt Orders June 10, 2014
• Dopt Orders – Early Closure of Offices in connection with the Swearing in Ceremony of the newly elected PM of India on 26.05.2014 May 24, 2014
• Banks and Income Tax Offices to Remain Open on 29th, 30th and 31st March, 2014 March 27, 2014
• Corporate Office order on Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2014 – Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar March 24, 2014
• Closing of Central Government Offices in connection with General Elections March 21, 2014
• Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2014 – Birthday of Dr.B.R. Ambedkar. March 12, 2014

2013 DoPT Orders on Holidays

Get the 2013 Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Orders on Holidays, with information and guidelines regarding holidays for federal government employees in India.

• Dopt Orders – Closing of Central Government Offices in connection with general elections to the Legislative Assemblies etc. during 2013 November 27, 2013
• Grant of Paid Holiday to Employees on the Day of Poll November 27, 2013