DoPT Changes Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) Holiday to May 28, 2026
DoPT Changes Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) Holiday to May 28, 2026
Dept of Personnel & Training, Govt of India – Dated 22.05.2026
F. No.
12/3/2023-JCA
Date
22.05.2026
Ministry
DoPT, Pers. Policy (JCA)
Subject
Holiday Date Change
Subject: Change in the date of holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid).
📅 Key Changes & Details
- Original Date: The holiday was initially notified for 27th May, 2026.
- Revised Date: The holiday is shifted to 28th May, 2026 for Central Government administrative offices in Delhi/New Delhi.
- Reason: The change is based on the sighting of the moon, which indicates the celebration will take place on May 28 in Delhi.
- Outside Delhi: For Central Government offices located outside Delhi/New Delhi, the date will be decided by the Central Government Employees Coordination Committees or the Head of Offices, based on the decision of the concerned State Government.
Reference: This OM amends the holiday list circulated vide O.M. No.12/2/2023-JCA dated 3 July, 2025.
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