Central Government Holiday on 4 November 2021 Thursday due to Narka Chaturdasi (Diwali)
Narka Chaturdasi (Diwali) 2021 comes on 4 November Thursday as per DOPT order. Diwali, or Deepavali, is an official public holiday in many parts of India and is part of a five-day Hindu observance known as the ‘Festival of Lights’.
Diwali is a holiday celebrated around the world that got its start in India. It’s a harvest festival, but it’s also an important religious celebration for Hindus, Jains and Sikhs.
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F. No. 12/9/2020-JCA
Department of Personnel & Training
Establishment (JCA) Section
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the August 14 2020
CORRIGENDUM
Subject: Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2021- Corrigendum.
In the list of holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2021, circulated vide O.M of even no. dated 10/06/2020, entry S. No.29 in Annexure-II, may be read as under.
| S. No | Holiday (Occasion) | Date | Saka Date | Day |
| SAKA ERA 1943 | ||||
| 29. | Narka Chaturdasi | November 4 2021 | Kartika 13 | Thursday |
2. Hindi version will follow.
Sd/-
(S.P. Pant)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
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