Executive Summary:
This notification from the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi declares holidays to be observed in all government offices within its jurisdiction during the year 2018, Saka Era 1939-40. It lists both gazetted holidays and restricted holidays, from which employees can choose two. The notification was issued on November 9, 2017.
Key Points / Main Content:
Gazetted Holidays:
* The following days are declared as holidays: Republic Day (January 26), Maha Shivaratri (February 14), Holi (March 2), Mahavir Jayanti (March 29), Good Friday (March 30), Buddha Purnima (April 30), Idul-Fitr (June 16), Independence Day (August 15), Idul-Zuha (Bakrid) (August 22), Janmashtami (September 3), Muharram (September 21), Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday (October 2), Dussehra (October 19), Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday (October 24), Diwali Deepavali (November 7), Miladun-Nabi or Id-e-Milad (November 21), Guru Nanak's Birthday (November 23), and Christmas Day (December 25).
Restricted Holidays:
* Employees are entitled to avail themselves of any two holidays from the list of restricted holidays.
* The following days are listed as restricted holidays: New Year's Day (January 1), Makar Sankranti & Pongal (January 14), Basant Panchami Sri Panchami (January 22), Guru Ravidass' Birthday (January 31), Swami Dayananda Saraswati Jayanti (February 10), Shivaji Jayanti (February 19), Holika Dahan Dolyatra (March 1), Chaitra Sukladi Gudi Padava Ugadi Cheti Chand (March 18), Ram Navami (March 25), Easter Sunday & Hazarat Ali's Birthday (April 1), Vaisakhi Vishu Mesadi (April 14), Vaisakhadi BengalBahag Bihu Assam (April 15), Guru Rabindranath's Birthday (May 9), Jamat-Ul-Vida (June 15), Rath Yatra (July 14), Parsi New Year's day Nauraj (August 17), Onam or Thiru Onam Day (August 25), Raksha Bandhan (August 26), Vinayaka Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi (September 13), Dussehra Maha Saptami Additional (October 16), Dussehra Maha Ashtami Additional (October 17), Dussehra Maha Navmi (October 18), Karaka Chaturthi Karva Chouth (October 27), Deepavali South India & Naraka Chaturdasi (November 6), Govardhan Puja (November 8), Bhai Duj (November 9), Pratihar Sashthi or Surya Sashthi Chhat Puja (November 13), Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom Day (November 24), and Christmas Eve (December 24).
Impact Analysis:
Government Employees under the National Capital Territory of Delhi:
* Impact: Entitled to holidays as specified in the schedule. Can choose two restricted holidays.
* Action Required: Note the gazetted holidays and select two restricted holidays to avail during the year 2018.
Government Offices under the National Capital Territory of Delhi:
* Impact: Required to observe the declared holidays.
* Action Required: Ensure offices are closed on gazetted holidays and accommodate employee requests for restricted holidays.
Key Entities Referenced
National Capital Territory of Delhi: A Union Territory of India, also referred to as Delhi.
Lieutenant Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi: The constitutional head of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Republic Day: A national holiday in India, celebrated on January 26th.
Independence Day: A national holiday in India, celebrated on August 15th.
Mahatma Gandhi: Preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement.
Guru Nanak's Birthday: A Sikh festival celebrating the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.
Christmas Day: An annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, held on December 25th.
Government Offices under Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi: All Government Offices operating under the National Capital Territory of Delhi.