The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on December 29th 2024, has officially announced the list of Public Holidays for the calendar year 2025. These holidays are declared in accordance with the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, which empowers the government to designate specific days as holidays for public and commercial purposes.
The announcement, made through a formal order, highlights the public holidays under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Central Act 26 of 1881). These holidays are significant not only for public employees but also for businesses and banks operating in the region.
