The Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has officially notified the list of Gazetted Holidays for Central Government offices located in Delhi/New Delhi for the calendar year 2027, vide Office Memorandum F.No. 12/2/2023-JCA dated 16 July 2026. This list applies to all administrative offices of the Central Government based in the national capital and is one of the key reference documents employees use for annual leave planning.
What Are Gazetted Holidays?
Gazetted Holidays are compulsory closed holidays notified by the Government of India under which all Central Government offices remain closed. Unlike Restricted Holidays, which employees can choose to avail based on personal preference, Gazetted Holidays are mandatory and apply uniformly to all employees of the office, subject to essential services being exempted.
Central Government Gazetted Holiday List 2027 (Delhi / New Delhi)
The following 17 gazetted holidays will be observed in Central Government offices located in Delhi and New Delhi during 2027. Dates for Islamic festivals are provisional and subject to moon sighting, as clarified by DoPT after consultation with Delhi Police.
| S. No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic Day | 26 January 2027 | Tuesday |
| 2 | Id-ul-Fitr* | 10 March 2027 | Wednesday |
| 3 | Holi | 23 March 2027 | Tuesday |
| 4 | Good Friday | 26 March 2027 | Friday |
| 5 | Ram Navami | 15 April 2027 | Thursday |
| 6 | Mahavir Jayanti | 19 April 2027 | Monday |
| 7 | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)* | 17 May 2027 | Monday |
| 8 | Buddha Purnima | 20 May 2027 | Thursday |
| 9 | Muharram* | 16 July 2027 | Friday |
| 10 | Independence Day | 15 August 2027 | Sunday |
| 11 | Janmashtami | 24 August 2027 | Tuesday |
| 12 | Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad)* | 15 September 2027 | Wednesday |
| 13 | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday | 2 October 2027 | Saturday |
| 14 | Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) | 11 October 2027 | Monday |
| 15 | Diwali (Deepavali) | 29 October 2027 | Friday |
| 16 | Guru Nanak's Birthday | 15 November 2027 | Monday |
| 17 | Christmas Day | 25 December 2027 | Saturday |
Holidays for Offices Outside Delhi / New Delhi
Central Government offices located outside Delhi/New Delhi will observe a common set of 14 compulsory holidays applicable nationwide, along with 3 additional holidays chosen locally by the respective State-Level Coordination Committees, based on regional and religious observances relevant to that State.
Restricted Holidays (RH) Entitlement
In addition to the 17 gazetted holidays, every Central Government employee is entitled to avail two Restricted Holidays (RH) of their choice during the year, selected from the officially approved Restricted Holiday list issued separately by DoPT under Annexure-II of the same Office Memorandum.
Important Notes
- The above list of 17 holidays is applicable specifically to Central Government offices located in Delhi/New Delhi.
- Offices outside Delhi/New Delhi will observe the 14 compulsory national holidays plus 3 additional holidays notified by their respective State-Level Coordination Committees.
- Employees can avail two Restricted Holidays (RH) from the approved list, subject to office exigencies and administrative approval.
- Dates marked with * are based on the Islamic lunar calendar and are provisional; final dates will be confirmed via a separate DoPT notification closer to the date, based on moon sighting.
- Industrial and commercial establishments under the Central Government may observe a different set of up to 16 holidays, mandatorily including Republic Day, Independence Day, and Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many gazetted holidays are there for Delhi Central Government offices in 2027?
There are 17 gazetted holidays notified for Central Government offices located in Delhi/New Delhi for the year 2027.
2. Which authority notifies the Central Government holiday list?
The Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, issues the annual holiday list through an Office Memorandum.
3. Can the Islamic holiday dates change?
Yes. Id-ul-Fitr, Id-ul-Zuha, Muharram, and Milad-un-Nabi depend on the sighting of the moon. DoPT may revise these dates through a follow-up notification, in consultation with Delhi Police for Delhi-based offices.
4. Do offices outside Delhi follow the same holiday list?
No. Offices outside Delhi/New Delhi observe 14 compulsory holidays common across India, plus 3 additional holidays chosen by their State-Level Coordination Committee.
5. How many Restricted Holidays can an employee avail in 2027?
Employees can avail two Restricted Holidays of their choice from the separately notified Restricted Holiday list for 2027.
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