Karnataka Holiday Rules

Statutory paid holiday requirement in Karnataka, under the Karnataka Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays) Act, 1963.

Statute

Karnataka Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays) Act, 1963

Section

Sections 3 and 5

Paid holidays required

At least 5 paid holidays a year: the three National Holidays plus festival holidays chosen from the State Government's annually notified list

Notifying authority

Department of Labour, Government of Karnataka

Notes

The list of festival holidays for the year is notified by the State Government and the establishment selects from it in consultation with employees.

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