Gujarat govt announces holidays for the year 2027: 18 holidays from Makar Sankranti to Diwali; See the list of state government and bank holidays

The General Administration Department of the Government of Gujarat has issued a notification of public holidays to be observed in the state government offices during the year 2027. According to the notification, a total of 18 public holidays have been declared during the year. Apart from this, a list of alternative holidays for employees has also been published. The notification issued by the General Administration Department includes Makar Sankranti, Republic Day, Mahashivratri, Ramzan Eid, Dhuleti, Good Friday, Cheti Chand, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, Ram Navami, Mahavir Janmakalyanak, Bakri Eid, Muharram, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Samvatsari, Gandhi Jayanti, Diwali and New Year. The list of alternative holidays has also been announced. The notification also lists alternative holidays for employees in addition to public holidays. These include festivals including Bhagwan Parshuram Jayanti, Independence Day, Parsi New Year, Eid-e-Milad, Dussehra, birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Holidays of Muslim festivals will be subject to Chandradarshan According to the notification, holidays will not be given on other days in lieu of public holidays falling on the second and fourth Saturdays or Sundays. Holidays of Muslim festivals will be subject to Chandradarshan. This notification has been published by the General Administration Department of the Government of Gujarat for the offices of the State Government.