Hindu/Vedic · 2026
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Past observance
A Tamil harvest thanksgiving festival honouring the Sun, nature and agricultural life. Different days of the Pongal cycle have their own customs.
A Tamil harvest thanksgiving festival honouring the Sun, nature and agricultural life. Different days of the Pongal cycle have their own customs.
Wednesday, 14 January 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 II, entry 4. Check subsequent notices and the applicable office calendar.
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DoPT notification date · Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Annexure II, entry 4. Check subsequent notices and the applicable office calendar.
DoPT 2026 holiday notification, as hosted by NHAI