The Government of Puducherry on January 10th 2025 has announced holidays for all government offices and institutions in the Puducherry, Karaikal, and Yanam regions to celebrate Pongal.
Key Details:
Holidays Declared:
- January 16, 2025 (Thursday): Uzhavar Thirunaal
- January 17, 2025 (Friday): Pongal Festival
Compensatory Working Days:
- February 1, 2025 (Saturday)
- February 8, 2025 (Saturday)
- Note: These holidays are not covered under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
The holidays aim to allow employees to participate in the festive celebrations, while the compensatory working days ensure that work is made up later.
