Delhi Holiday Rules

Statutory paid holiday requirement in Delhi, under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954.

Statute

Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954

Section

Section 16 read with the GNCTD annual holiday notification

Paid holidays required

3 National Holidays compulsorily; additional public and restricted holidays are notified annually by the Government of NCT of Delhi

Notifying authority

Services Department, Government of NCT of Delhi

Notes

Central Government offices in Delhi follow the DoPT holiday list, which differs from the GNCTD list.

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