Official Update: Change in Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) Holiday Date for 2026
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), under the Government of India's Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, has issued an official memorandum regarding a change in the observance date for the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday.
Summary of the Notification:
- Revised Holiday Date: The holiday for Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) has been officially shifted to May 28, 2026, replacing the previously scheduled date of May 27, 2026.
- Reason for Change: The date adjustment was made based on the sighting of the moon in Delhi, which confirmed the celebration will fall on May 28.
- Offices in Delhi/New Delhi: This revised date of May 28, 2026, applies directly to all Central Government administrative offices located within Delhi and New Delhi.
- Offices Outside Delhi: For Central Government offices situated outside of Delhi, the local Central Government Employees Coordination Committees or the Head of Offices have the authority to decide the final holiday date depending upon the decision made by their respective State Governments.
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