Delhi
Labour CodeNotification regarding declaration of Half-Day Holiday in Delhi for Phool Walon Ki Sair on 19th Mar 2026
Delhi published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: delhi-notification-regarding-declaration-of-half-day-holiday-in-delhi-for-phool-walon-ki-sair-on-19th-mar-2026) on 2026-03-18, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to provide a half-day holiday to employees in Delhi to participate in the Phool Walon Ki Sair festival and promote cultural and social harmony.
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| Gazette ID | delhi-notification-regarding-declaration-of-half-day-holiday-in-delhi-for-phool-walon-ki-sair-on-19th-mar-2026 |
| Category | Labour Code |
Action Required
Employers in Delhi must declare a half-day holiday on 19th Mar 2026 and ensure that all employees are granted the requisite leave. They must also adjust their work schedules accordingly to accommodate the half-day holiday.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- Delhi Shops and Establishments Act
- Labour Code
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Delhi must declare a half-day holiday on 19th Mar 2026 and ensure that all employees are granted the requisite leave. They must also adjust their work schedules accordingly to accommodate the half-day holiday. |
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Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to provide a half-day holiday to employees in Delhi to participate in the Phool Walon Ki Sair festival and promote cultural and social harmony.
Summary
The Delhi government has declared a half-day holiday on 19th Mar 2026 for Phool Walon Ki Sair, a traditional festival in the state. This notification applies to all establishments in Delhi, including private and public sector organizations.