Hindu/Vedic · 2026
Deepavali
Sunday, 8 November 2026
25 days away
The festival of lights symbolises light, knowledge and renewal. Celebrations include lamps, family gatherings and worship, with distinct regional and religious traditions.
The festival of lights symbolises light, knowledge and renewal. Celebrations include lamps, family gatherings and worship, with distinct regional and religious traditions.
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Central Government administrative offices located at Delhi/New Delhi. Outside Delhi, compulsory/local-selection rules apply; this is not a State holiday assertion.
Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India · F.No.12/2/2023-JCA, 3 July 2025 · verified · Checked 2026-10-11
Official holiday notificationAnnexure I, entry 15. Check subsequent notices and the applicable office calendar.
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DoPT notification date · Sunday, 8 November 2026
Annexure I, entry 15. Check subsequent notices and the applicable office calendar.
DoPT 2026 holiday notification, as hosted by NHAI