Bhubaneswar, Oct 30 (UDN): The Odisha government has announced 29 public holidays for state government offices and executive revenue and magisterial courts for the calendar year 2027.
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The Revenue and Disaster Management Department issued a notification on Friday, listing holidays for religious festivals, national occasions and important state commemorative events. The government has also approved four optional holidays for employees.
Key Public Holidays in 2027
The holiday calendar includes several important occasions throughout the year.
The major holidays include Makar Sankranti on January 14, Republic Day on January 26 and Basanta Panchami on February 11.
In March, employees will get holidays for Holi on March 3, Maha Shivaratri on March 6, Id-ul-Fitr on March 10 and Dola Purnima on March 22.
April will feature holidays for Utkal Divas on April 1, Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti and Maha Visuba Sankranti on April 14, and Shree Rama Navami on April 15.
Other important holidays include Id-ul-Zuha on May 17, Budhadev Jayanti and Baisakha Purnima on May 20, Sabitri Amabasya on June 4, Pahili Raja on June 14, Raja Sankranti on June 15 and Muharram on June 16.
The second half of the year will include Rath Yatra on July 5, Janmashtami on August 24, Ganesh Puja on September 4, Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 and Diwali on October 29.
Four Optional Holidays Announced
Apart from the 29 public holidays, the state government has announced four optional holidays for employees.
These include Guru Gobind Singh’s birthday, Bahuda Yatra, the Foundation Day of the Brahmo Samaj and Christmas Eve.
Employees will be allowed to avail themselves of one optional holiday from the notified list, irrespective of their religious affiliation or denomination, subject to prior written approval from the competent authority.
Holiday Rules for Government Offices
The notification also outlines provisions regarding holidays that fall on Sundays.
The declared holiday calendar will apply to state government offices and executive revenue and magisterial courts, as specified in the department’s notification.
The announcement provides government employees with an advance schedule to plan their leave and personal commitments for 2027.
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