Gazetted Holidays 2023

Gazetted holidays in India refer to public holidays officially declared by the central government and observed nationwide, including all states and union territories. These holidays typically commemorate significant national events like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti. Gazetted holidays, often termed as mandatory holidays, entail the closure of government offices, banks, schools, and various other institutions.

In contrast, restricted holidays are optional and at the discretion of employees, who can choose up to 30 holidays from a designated list. These holidays usually correspond to religious or cultural festivals, such as Holi, Diwali, Eid, Christmas, and more. Known as optional holidays, employees have the flexibility to decide whether to work or take leave on these days.

What is a Gazetted Holiday?

Gazetted holidays in India refers to official public holidays designated by the government and published in the official gazette. These holidays are officially declared and documented in the Gazette of India or respective state gazettes.

Here are the essential aspects of gazetted holidays in India:

1. Official Declaration: Gazetted holidays are formally declared by the government through an official notification in the Gazette of India or the state's official gazette.

2. Mandatory for All: These holidays are compulsory for all government offices, banks, schools, and both public and private institutions. It is mandatory for organizations to grant a day off to their employees.

3. National Observance: Gazetted holidays are observed across India, encompassing all states and union territories. They are intended to commemorate significant events, religious festivals, or national celebrations.

4. Diverse Reasons: Gazetted holidays are designated for various reasons, including national holidays (e.g., Independence Day, Republic Day), religious festivals (e.g., Diwali, Eid), and regional holidays (specific to particular states or regions).

5. Cultural and Religious Significance: Many of these holidays hold cultural, religious, or historical importance for different communities, and they are observed with specific rituals, customs, and festivities.

6. Employment Rights: Gazetted holidays are considered as paid holidays for employees, and they are entitled to their regular wages or salaries for these days off.

7. Government Offices: In government offices, essential services may be maintained with minimal staff, but the majority of employees have the day off. Public offices, courts, and government institutions remain closed on gazetted holidays.

8. Private Sector Compliance: Private organizations are also required to adhere to these holidays and grant leaves to their employees accordingly. Some businesses may remain open, often with reduced staffing.

Examples of gazetted holidays in India include New Year's Day (January 1), Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), Gandhi Jayanti (October 2), Diwali (varies each year), Eid ul-Fitr (varies each year), and Christmas (December 25), among others.

It's important to note that the list of gazetted holidays can vary slightly from state to state, and the dates for certain holidays based on the lunar calendar may vary each year.

Gazetted Holidays in January 2023

The list of gazetted holidays in India in January 2023 is as follows:

Month and Date	Name	Day
26 January 2023	Republic Day	Thursday

Gazetted Holidays in February 2023

There are no gazetted holidays in India in February 2023.

Gazetted Holidays in March 2023

The list of gazetted holidays in India in March 2023 is as follows:

Month and Date	Name	Day
8 March 2023	Holi	Wednesday
30 March 2023	Rama Navami	Thursday

Gazetted Holidays in April 2023

The list of gazetted holidays in India in April 2023 is as follows:

Month and Date	Name	Day
4 April 2023	Mahavir Jayanti	Tuesday
7 April 2023	Good Friday	Friday
22 April 2023	Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar	Saturday

Gazetted Holidays in May 2023

The list of gazetted holidays in India in May 2023 is as follows:

Month and Date	Name	Day
5 May 2023	Buddha Purnima/Vesak	Friday

Gazetted Holidays in June 2023

The list of gazetted holidays in India in June 2023 is as follows:

Month and Date	Name	Day
29 June 2023	Bakrid/Eid ul-Adha	Thursday

Gazetted Holidays in July 2023

There are no gazetted holidays in India in July 2023.

Gazetted Holidays in August 2023

The list of gazetted holidays in India in August 2023 is as follows:

Month and Date	Name	Day
15 August 2023	Independence Day	Tuesday

Gazetted Holidays in September 2023

The list of gazetted holidays in India in September 2023 is as follows:

Month and Date	Name	Day
2 September 2023	Id ul Juha/Bakrid	Saturday
30 September 2023	Dussehra (Maha Navami)	Saturday

Gazetted Holidays in October 2023

The list of gazetted holidays in India in October 2023 is as follows:

Month and Date	Name	Day
1 October 2023	Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)	Sunday
2 October 2023	Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday	Monday
19 October 2023	Diwali (Deepavali)	Thursday

Gazetted Holidays in November 2023

The list of gazetted holidays in India in November 2023 is as follows:

Month and Date	Name	Day
4 November 2023	Guru Nanak’s Birthday	Saturday

Gazetted Holidays in December 2023

The list of gazetted holidays in India in December 2023 is as follows:

Month and Date	Name	Day
25 December 2023	Christmas Day	Monday

List of Gazetted Holidays in 2023

The complete list of gazetted holidays in India in 2023 is as follows:

Month and Date	Name	Day
26 January 2023	Republic Day	Thursday
8 March 2023	Holi	Wednesday
30 March 2023	Rama Navami	Thursday
4 April 2023	Mahavir Jayanti	Tuesday
7 April 2023	Good Friday	Friday
22 April 2023	Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar	Saturday
5 May 2023	Buddha Purnima/Vesak	Friday
29 June 2023	Bakrid/Eid ul-Adha	Thursday
15 August 2023	Independence Day	Tuesday
2 September 2023	Id ul Juha/Bakrid	Saturday
30 September 2023	Dussehra (Maha Navami)	Saturday
1 October 2023	Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)	Sunday
2 October 2023	Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday	Monday
19 October 2023	Diwali (Deepavali)	Thursday
4 November 2023	Guru Nanak’s Birthday	Saturday
25 December 2023	Christmas Day	Monday