On December 11, 2024, the Government of Punjab issued a notification regarding the Punjab State List of Holidays for 2025. The notification outlines the official holidays, along with additional provisions for employees to manage their leave and participate in cultural events during the year.
Key Highlights from the Notification:
Gazetted Holidays for 2025: The government has provided a comprehensive list of gazetted holidays for the Calendar Year 2025, which includes national, regional, and cultural observances that will be officially recognized for government employees.
Reserved Holidays for Employees: The notification specifies that each employee is allowed to choose 2 reserved holidays from the list of listed holidays. These holidays can be taken at the employee’s discretion during the year.
Participation in Nagar Kirtan/Shobha Yatra:
- In addition to the regular holidays, employees are allowed to take up to four half-day leaves for participating in Nagar Kirtan or Shobha Yatra on specific occasions during 2025.
- Employees must record these leaves, and it is mandatory for the controlling authority to maintain proper records of such leave taken.
Rules for Reserved Holidays: The rules and instructions mentioned in the notification will apply specifically to the reserved holidays that employees are allowed to select. This provides flexibility for employees to observe holidays of personal or cultural significance.
Rakhi Festival: The Rakhi Festival for 2025 will be observed on Saturday, August 9th, and is listed as an important cultural event for employees to consider in their holiday planning.
