Government of Madhya Pradesh issued a notification on December 21st 2024 declaring the official list of holidays for the calendar year 2025. The announcement provides clear guidelines regarding General Holidays, Public Holidays, and Optional Holidays for government offices and institutions in the state.
Key Highlights from the Notification:
General Holidays
These holidays will be observed across all government offices and institutions in Madhya Pradesh. The general holidays are mandatory for all state employees.
Public Holidays
The list of public holidays includes specific days when government offices and institutions will remain closed for the general public, in line with state and national observances.
Optional Holidays
In addition to general and public holidays, government employees are allowed up to three optional holidays from a list of 68 holidays. These optional holidays can be taken at the employee’s discretion, giving them the flexibility to choose holidays based on their personal preferences, provided that they do not exceed the three-day limit.