Gujarat Government Holidays 2027
The Gujarat government has announced its public holiday calendar for 2027, bringing important news for state government employees, bank staff and residents planning their holidays in advance. According to the notification issued by the General Administration Department, government offices across Gujarat will observe 18 public holidays in 2027. The government has also announced 9 optional holidays for employees.
Gujarat Government Public Holidays 2027: Complete List
The following is the list of 18 public holidays announced for Gujarat government offices:
January to March 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 14 | Thursday | Makar Sankranti |
| January 26 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
| March 6 | Saturday | Maha Shivratri |
| March 10 | Wednesday | Ramzan Eid |
| March 23 | Tuesday | Dhuleti |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday |
April to June 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| April 7 | Wednesday | Cheti Chand |
| April 14 | Wednesday | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| April 15 | Thursday | Ram Navami |
| April 19 | Monday | Mahavir Janma Kalyanak |
| May 17 | Monday | Bakri Eid |
| June 16 | Wednesday | Muharram |
August to October 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| August 17 | Tuesday | Raksha Bandhan |
| August 25 | Wednesday | Janmashtami |
| September 4 | Saturday | Samvatsari |
| October 2 | Saturday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 29 | Friday | Diwali |
| October 30 | Saturday | Gujarati New Year (Vikram Samvat 2084) |
Gujarat Bank Holidays 2027: 17 Public Holidays
The government has also announced a separate list of 17 public holidays for banks in Gujarat.
The bank holiday list is largely similar to the government office calendar. However, Cheti Chand on April 7 is not included in the bank holiday list.
The 17 bank holidays include Makar Sankranti, Republic Day, Maha Shivratri, Ramzan Eid, Dhuleti, Good Friday, Ambedkar Jayanti, Ram Navami, Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, Bakri Eid, Muharram, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Samvatsari, Gandhi Jayanti, Diwali and Gujarati New Year.
April 1: Separate Annual Account-Closing Holiday
Banks, pay-and-accounts offices, treasuries and sub-treasuries will also observe a holiday on Thursday, April 1, 2027, for annual account closing.
This holiday is separate from the 17 public holidays listed for banks.
Gujarat Government Optional Holidays 2027
Apart from the regular public holidays, government employees will have the option to choose from 9 additional holidays during 2027.
The optional holiday list includes:
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| May 8 | Saturday | Bhagwan Parshuram Jayanti |
| August 15 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| Date not specified in report | Sunday | Parsi New Year and Pateti |
| Date not specified in report | Sunday | Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi |
| October 9 | Saturday | Dussehra |
| October 31 | Sunday | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti |
| October 31 | Sunday | Bhai Bij |
| November 14 | Sunday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas |
These optional holidays will also apply to employees of state government boards, corporations and panchayats.
Important Rules Regarding Gujarat Government Holidays 2027
The government notification also clarifies certain rules regarding public holidays:
- If a public holiday falls on a Sunday or the second or fourth Saturday, employees will not receive a separate compensatory holiday on another day.
- Holidays for Muslim festivals will remain subject to the sighting of the moon.
- If a Muslim festival is celebrated on a date different from the one mentioned in the notification, Muslim employees may be allowed an optional holiday on the actual festival day, as per the applicable rules.
Plan Your 2027 Holidays in Advance
The Gujarat Government Holiday Calendar 2027 will help government employees, bank staff and residents plan their personal schedules, travel and festival celebrations.
People should also check with their respective departments, banks or institutions for any additional local holidays or specific workplace instructions.
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