Holiday
West Bengal Government Notification related to Government Holidays, Public Holidays, Holidays under Negotiable Instruments Act (N.I. Act) etc.
Governor is pleased to declare 13th February, 2025 as holiday for observance of Shab-e-Barat. In the aforesaid Notification, 14th February, 2025 was also declared as holiday on account of birthday of Thakur Panchanan Barma.
Model Holiday List 2025 for all the recognised Schools under West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.
Holiday List of Primary Schools in West Bengal, 2025
WBBPE has already circulated the Holiday List of Primary Schools under the respective DPSC/ PSC for the Academic Year 2025 as approved by the Department of School Education, Government of West Bengal.
List of maximum number of holidays to be observed in the academic session-2025 (01 January, 2025 to 31 December, 2025)
Governor is pleased to declare that the days as specified at List-Ill may be observed as Sectional Holidays in the year 2025 for the employees of different communities mentioned against the day.
This year “Karam Puja” festival will be celebrated on 14th September, 2024 (Saturday). Governor has been pleased to declare State Government Holiday on the 14.09.2024.
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Governor has been pleased to declare that the Offices under the Government of West Bengal will be closed at 02.00 PM on Monday, the 1st July, 2024 (Monday) on account of the Birth Day of Late Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, Ex-Chief Minister of West Bengal.
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All State Government offices shall be closed at 2.00 PM on the 12th June 2024 (Wednesday) on the occasion of JAMAI SHASTHI.
In view of the 18th General Elections to the House of People, 2024 (Parliamentary Elections, 2024) scheduled to be held on 19th, 26th April, 2024, 7th, 13th, 20th, 25th May, 2024 and 1st June, 2024
Governor is pleased to declare 17th April, 2024 (Wednesday) as Public Holiday on the occasion of “Ram Navami” under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881.
Governor is pleased to declare that ‘Prakash Purab’ of Guru Gobind Singh Ji will be observed as Sectional Holiday for the employees belonging to Sikh community.
Governor is pleased to declare the following days as Public Holidays under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881.
LIST OF HOLIDAYS FOR FREE PRIMARY/ JUNIOR BASIC SCHOOLS OF WEST BENGAL FOR THE YEAR 2024 (1st January – 31st December, 2024)
The State Government has decided to observe Parshwanath’s Rathajatra which also falls on the 27th November 2023.
Governor is also pleased to notify that the offices under the Government of West Bengal with the exception of the offices of the Registrar of Assurances, Kolkata and Collector of the Stamp Revenue, Kolkata shall be closed on the days as specified.
Governor has been pleased to declare State Government Holiday on the 25th September, 2023 (Monday) for the State Government Offices, Local Bodies, Statutory Bodies, Boards, Corporations, Undertakings etc.
Every year 1st July is celebrated as Doctors’ Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Late Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, Ex-Chief Minister of West Bengal and a half day holiday for the offices under the State Government is notified.
All State Government offices shall be closed at 2:00 PM on the 25th May, 2023 (Thursday) on the occasion of JAMAI SHASTHI.
I am directed to inform all concern that the Recognised Madrasahs (Government Model Madrasahs (English Medium), Non-Government Aided Madrasahs and Un-aided Madrasahs) will remain closed from 02/05/2023 until further instruction.
Summer Vacation is declared in schools due to heat wave and prevailing situation on and from 2nd May, 2023 until further instructions except for the schools in hill areas of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts.
Governor has been pleased to declare the 3rd April, 2023 (Monday) as Public Holiday on the occasion of “Mahavir Jayanti” under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881.
I am directed to forward herewith the aforementioned Memo of the Department of School Education along with the approved Holiday List for the academic year 2023.
Due to sad demise of Shri Subrata Saha, Hon’ble Minister of State, Government of West Bengal, all Government Offices will be closed on 29.12.2022 from 2.00 p.m. for paying homage and respect to the departed soul of the dignitary.
Model Holiday List for 2023 for all Recognised Junior High/ Secondary Schools (Govt./ Govt. Sponsored/ Non-Govt.-Aided/ D.A. getting/ Unaided) under West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.
This Holiday List shall be treated as model holiday List for the Academic Year-2023. The adjustment in Holiday(s) is permissible as per local need for festival and for any natural disaster subject to approval of the M.C./ Administrator as the case may be.
Heads of all recognized Madrasahs are being instructed to follow the List of holidays – 2023 as per specimen list of holidays attached herewith.
Governor is pleased to declare 26th December, 2022 (Monday) as holiday being the day after ‘Christmas’ for the State Government Offices.
Governor is pleased to declare that the days as specified at List-III may be observed as Sectional Holidays in the year 2023 for the employees of different
communities mentioned against the day.
Governor is pleased to declare the 27th October, 2022 (Thursday) as a Public Holiday on account of Bhratridwitiya under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881.
You are advised not to conduct any examination in your school on 6th September, 2022 . In case, if such examination is already scheduled, then all concerned are advised to postpone the same.
Governor is pleased to declare 6th September, 2022 [Tuesday] as a Sectional Holiday on occasion of KARAM PUJA for the employees belonging to Tribal Communities employed in State Govt. Offices all over the State.
Governor is pleased to declare 11th August, 2022 (Thursday) as a holiday on account of “Rakhi Bandhan” festival in West Bengal.
Every year 1st July is celebrated as Doctors’ Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Late Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, Ex-Chief Minister of West Bengal, and a half day holiday for the offices under State Government is notified.
Govt./ Govt. aided/ sponsored schools will re-open after summer vacation, with effect from 27/06/2022 maintaining all COVID norms and protocols.
The competent authority has decided to extend the summer vacation till 26th June, 2022 or until further instructions whichever is earlier except for the schools in hilly areas of the Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts.
Approved List of Holidays & Vacations of the City Civil Court, Calcutta for the year 2022 to be observed by the West Bengal Judicial Academy in the year 2022.
Revised Model Holiday List of West Bengal Board of Secondary Education for the Academic Session 2022 (01.01.2022 to 31.12.2022)
State Government has decided to declare 30th March, 2022 (Wednesday) as holiday on account of Birth Day of Shri Shri Harichand Thakur in place of 10th April, 2022 (Sunday)
Shivaratri 1st March, Tuesday, Doljatra 18th March, Friday, *Holi (Day after Dol Jatra) 19th March, Saturday, *Councils’ Foundation Day 3rd April, Sunday, *Birthday of Sri Sri Haricharan Thakur 10th April, Sunday, Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar & Mahavir Jayanti 14th April, Thursday, Bengali New Year’s Day & Good Friday 15th April, Friday, *Easter Saturday (Christian…
Due to sad demise of Shri Sadhan Pande, Hon’ble Minister, Government of West Bengal, all Government Offices will be closed on 21.02.2022 from 2.00 p.m. for paying homage and respect to the departed soul of the dignitary.
All offices of the Government of West Bengal shall be closed in the 2nd half of 7th February, 2022 (Monday) as a mark of respect to the departed icon of India, Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar.
Approved Holiday List for Primary Schools of West Bengal under DPSC/ PSC for the Academic year 2022 subject to the Government Orders in connection with COVID-19.
Heads of all recognized Madrasahs are being requested to follow the List of holidays – 2022 (01 January, 2022 to 31 December, 2022) as per specimen list of holidays attached herewith.
Model Holiday List for 2022 Academic Session to the Heads of all Recognised Schools (Govt./ Govt. Sponsored/ Non-Govt.-Aided/ D.A. getting/ Unaided) under West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.
Governor is pleased to declare the days as specified at List I below to be Public Holidays during the year 2022. List II which are not declared to be public holidays. List III observed as Sectional Holidays in the year 2022.
Governor is pleased to declare 17th September (Friday), 2021 as a Sectional Holiday on occasion of “KARAM PUJA” for the employees belonging to Tribal Communities employed in State Govt. Offices all over the State.
Due to sad demise of Shri Rachhpal Singh, former Minister, Government of West Bengal, all State Government Offices will be closed today i.e. 8th July, 2021 from 4.00 p.m.
To celebrate the National Doctors’ Day, the State Government has decided to observe 1st July, 2021 (Thursday) as a State Government holiday in all State Government Offices.
To celebrate the occasion of JAMAI SHASTHI, all office under the control of the Government of West Bengal shall remain closed on the 16th June 2021 (Wednesday).
Due to heat wave and prevailing situation summer vacation shall begin in all schools on and from 20.04.2021 until further order.
Governor is pleased to accord approval towards payment in one lump of Cash Compensation to all the Block Development Officers of the State which will be equivalent to 30 (thirty) days of their Pay and Dearness Allowances for every completed year of service.
Due to Covid-19 Pandemic, the High Madrasah, Alim and Fazil Examinations of the Board has been scheduled to be held in the month of June, 2021 in lieu of the month of February. Considering the above changes the list of holidays for the academic session 2021 needs to be adjusted accordingly.
LIST OF HOLIDAYS TO BE OBSERVED BY THE CITY CIVIL COURT AT CALCUTTA IN THE YEAR 2021.
All Government Offices, Organizations under it, Undertakings, Corporations, Boards, Statutory and Local Bodies, Educational Institutions etc. situated within the Assembly Constituency will remain closed on the respective dates so that every employee is able to exercise his/her right to franchise in the election.
As regular classes are suspended due to covid pandemic, the list of holidays is as per holiday list of West Bengal Govt. No holiday can be adjusted for months when regular classes will remain suspended.
Rathayatra: 12th July, Monday, Birthday of Poet Bhanu Bhakat (For Darjeeling & Kalimpong District only): 13th July, Tuesday, Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid): 21st July, Wednesday, *Independence Day: 15th August, Sunday, Muharram: 19th August, Thursday, Janmastami: 30th August, Monday.
Governor is pleased to declare the days as specified at List I below to be Public Holidays during the year 2021. List II which are not declared to be public holidays. List III observed as Sectional Holidays in the year 2021.
As a mark of respect to the departed soul of the former President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, a glorious son of Bengal, all State Government offices, Urban and Rural Bodies, Corporations, Undertakings, Educational institutions and other offices/ institutions under the control of the Government of West Bengal shall be closed tomorrow the 1st September,…
Governor is pleased to declare 29th August (Saturday), 2020 as a Sectional Holiday on occasion of “KARAM PUJA” for the employees belonging to Tribal Communities employed in State Govt. Offices all over the State.
Governor is pleased to declare that all Saturdays shall be public holidays in respect of all bank branches working in the State of West Bengal, in addition to the existing holidays on 2nd and 4th Saturdays.
State Government has decided to observe 1st July, 2020 (Wednesday) as a State Government holiday in all State Government Offices, Educational Institutions, Rural and Urban Bodies, other Grant-in-Aid Institutions, Boards, Corporations etc.
In order to enable the employees to observe the auspicious occasion and to pay obeisance to the Lord while at home, it has been decided that all Offices shall remain closed on 23rd June 2020.
Due to sad demise of Shri Abani Mohan Joardar, former Minister, Government of West Bengal, Offices will be closed for the 2nd half of the day today i.e. 12th June, 2020 to enable everyone to pay homage and respect to the departed soul of the former Minister.
State Government has decided to declare holiday on 29th January, 2020 (Wednesday) in connection with Saraswati Puja in addition to already declared 30th and 31st January, 2020, for all State Government offices.
Holiday List of West Bengal Board of Secondary Education for the year 2020 which is applicable for all recognized secondary schools in West Bengal.
Birthday of Netaji – 23rd January, Thursday; Saraswati Puja (Shree Panchami) – 30th January, Thursday; Doljatra – 9th March, Monday; Good Friday – 10th April, Friday; Bengali New Year’s Day/ Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar – 14th April, Tuesday;
CHHAT PUJA will be celebrated this year (2019) on 2nd November and 3rd November, which fall on Saturday and Sunday respectively. In view of this 4th November (Monday), 2019 is declared as a General Holiday in West Bengal.
On occasion of VISWAKARMA PUJA which falls on 18th September (Wednesday), 2019, the Governor has been pleased to declare that all State Government offices shall be closed at 2:00 P.M on that day.
Governor is pleased to declare 9th September (Monday), 2019 as a Sectional Holiday on occasion of “KARAM PUJA” for the employees belonging to Tribal Communities.
Offices under the Government of West Bengal will be closed at 2 P.M. on Monday, the 1st day of July, 2019 on account of the Birth Day of Late Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, Ex-Chief Minister of West Bengal.
Considering the changed weather conditions, it has been decided that all schools will remain closed upto 08.06.2019 and will open on 10.06.2019. Similar action is recommended for all un-aided schools also.
All Govt. and Non-Govt. aided-Madrasahs located in Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly and Kolkata shall remain closed on 3rd May and 4th May, 2019.
In view of the Parliamentary Election-2019 to be held on 11th, 18th, 23rd & 29th April, 2019 and 6th, 12th & 19th May, 2019 in the respective Parliamentary Constituency/ Assembly Constituency, the Government has declared the said days as public holidays.
All Offices shall be closed at 4 PM today i.e. 24th December, 2018 to enable everyone to pay homage and respect to the former Minister, Government of West Bengal, Late Shri Nirupam Sen.
Uniform list of maximum number of holidays to be observed in the academic session-2019 (01 January, 2019 to 31 December, 2019). The maximum numbers of holidays for this academic session will be 65 days.
The President of West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education is pleased to declare that the Council will observe the following holidays during the year, 2019.
Annual Academic Calendar, 2019 and Holiday List, 2019 for all recognized secondary schools in West Bengal published by West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.
Holiday List of West Bengal Board of Secondary Education for the year 2019 which is applicable for all recognized secondary schools in West Bengal.
It is gathered that Chhat Puja will be celebrated this year on 13th & 14th November, 2018. The State Government has already declared holiday on 13th November, 2018.
21st November, 2018, Wednesday will be treated as a Holiday on account of Fateha-Dwaz-Dahm (Milad-un-Nabi) in place of 19th December, 2018, Wednesday.
Birthday of Swami Vivekananda: 12th January, Saturday, Birthday of Netaji: 23rd January, Wednesday, Republic Day: 26th January, Saturday, Doljatra: 21st March, Thursday, Bengali New Year’s Day: 15th April, Monday.
On occasion of VISWAKARMA PUJA which falls on 17th September (Monday), 2018, the Governor has been pleased to declare that all State Government offices shall be closed at 2:00 P.M on that day.
Governor is pleased to declare 20th September (Thursday), 2018 as a Sectional Holiday on occasion of “KARAM PUJA” for the employees belonging to Tribal Communities.
All Offices under Government of West Bengal shall remain closed for the second half today i.e. 17th August, 2018 to enable everyone to pay homage and respect to the former Prime Minister, Late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Due to extreme hot weather conditions prevailing in the State it has been decided that classes will remain suspended in all Govt., Govt. Sponsored and Non-Govt. aided schools from 20.06.2018 to 30.06.2018.
All offices under the Government of West Bengal shall be closed at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday the 19th June, 2018 in view of celebration of JAMAI SASTHI.
Governor is pleased to declare 14th May, 2018 (Monday) to be a public holiday under the N.I. Act, 1881 for the aforesaid districts for Panchayat General Elections 2018.
Governor is hereby pleased to declare 1st, 3rd and 5th of May 2018 as public holidays in view of Panchayat General Elections 2018.
Governor is pleased to declare State Government holiday on 2nd May, 2018 (Wednesday), in addition to 1st May, 2018 in order to celebrate May Day in a befitting manner.
The President of West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is pleased to declare that the Council will observe following holidays during the year 2018.
Uniform list of maximum number of holidays to be observed in the academic session, 2018 (01 January, 2018 to 31 December, 2018).
Holiday List of West Bengal Board of Secondary Education for the year 2018 which is applicable for all recognized secondary schools in West Bengal.
Annual Academic Calendar, 2018 and Holiday List, 2018 for all recognized secondary schools in West Bengal published by West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.
Governor is pleased to declare 26th October, 2017 (Thursday) as a Sectional holiday and 27th October (Friday) as a General holiday for State Govt. Offices.
Governor is pleased to declare 26th October, 2017 as a Holiday on account of “CHHAT PUJA” for all the Employees of State Government and Govt. Undertakings.
Birth Day of Swami Vivekananda: 12th January, Friday, Saraswati Puja (Sree Panchami): 22nd January, Monday, Birth Day of Netaji: 23rd January, Tuesday, 2018.
Governor is pleased to declared 2nd September, 2017 (Saturday) as a Sectional Holiday on account of ‘KARAM PUJA’ for the employees belonging to Tribal Communities.
No separate notification of holiday on account of the Birth Day of Late Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, Ex-Chief Minister of West Bengal is required to be issued.
All offices under the Government of West Bengal shall be closed at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday the 31st May, 2017 in view of celebration of JAMAI SASTHI.
As per schedule for the bye-election to 216-Kanthi Dakshin Assembly Constituency as announced by the Election Commission of India, the date of poll is 09.04.2017, Sunday.
Governor is pleased to declare 10th May, 2017 (Wednesday), as a holiday on account of ‘BUDDHA PURNIMA’, for State Government Offices, Local Bodies, Boards, Corporations etc.
Revised Annual Academic Calendar, 2017 and Holiday List, 2017 in cancellation of the Memo No. D.S.(Aca)/355/A/25/1 dated 07.12.2016.
Madrasahs shall have to observe a uniform list of holidays for the year 2017. The maximum numbers of holidays for this academic session will be 65 days.
Annual Academic Calendar, 2017 and Holiday List, 2017 for all recognized secondary schools in West Bengal published by West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.
Holiday List of West Bengal Board of Secondary Education for the year 2017 which is applicable for all recognized secondary schools in West Bengal.
Governor is pleased to declare 12th December, 2016 (Monday), as a Holiday on account of Fateha-Dwaz-Daham, in place of 13th December, 2016 (Tuesday).
Kalipuja: 19th October; Additional day in connection with Kalipuja: 20th October; Bhatridwitya: 21st October; Birthday of Guru Nanak: 4th November; Fateha-Dwaz-Daham: 2nd December;
Governor is pleased to declare 7th November, 2016 as a Holiday on account of “CHHAT PUJA” for all the Employees of State Government and Govt. Undertakings.
Governor is pleased to declare 6th October, 2016, Thursday as a Holiday on account of Durgapuja (Panchami) under the N.I. Act, 1881.
Governor is pleased to declare 13th September, 2016, Tuesday as Public Holiday on account of Id-Ud-Joha under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881.
Governor is pleased to declare 13th September, 2016 as a Sectional Holiday on account of “KARAM PUJA” for the employees belonging to Tribal Communities employed in W.B.
Declaration of Local Holiday on 20th July, 2016, the date of holding West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (Medical), 2016.
Governor has been pleased to direct that 20th July 2016 is hereby declared as local holidays and the regular academic and other activities in the schools shall remain closed.
Governor has been pleased to direct the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board to conduct the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations (Medical), 2016.
In view of the uncertainty associated with the date of celebration of the festival, the Governor is pleased to declare 7.7.2016 and 6.7.16 to be a public holiday.
Governor has been pleased to declare that all offices under the Government of West Bengal with few exception will be closed at 2:00 P.M. on 01.07.2016.
In view of celebration of Jamai Sasthi, all offices under the Govt. of West Bengal shall be closed at 2:00 p.m. on Friday the 10th June, 2016 except few.
Summer Vacation which has already been started w.e.f 19th May 2016 will continue upto 11th June, 2016 and all schools will reopen on 13 June, 2016.
Teachers and other staffs who have duty in connection with the Joint Entrance Examination on 17.05.2016 will attend school and discharge their functions as required by WBJEEB.
Schools will be opened on 16th and 17th May, 2016. On these two days, school syllabus may be explained to the students. Schedule of the summative and formative evaluation may be also be informed.
Due to adverse weather condition, classes will remain suspended in all Government, Government Sponsored and Non-Government Aided schools (primary to higher secondary) from 11th April, 2016 until further order.
Governor is pleased to declare, Monday, the 7th March, 2016 as holiday on account of Sibaratri in all the offices under the Government of West Bengal.
All offices under the Government of West Bengal will be closed at 2 p.m. today i.e. on Friday, the 12th day of February, 2016 on account of Sree Panchami.
Academic Calendar 2016 and Holiday list – 2016 along with chapter-wise division of all subjects for the classes IX and X to be taught in 1st, 2nd and 3rd summative evaluations.
Model Holiday List of Schools recognized by West Bengal Board of Secondary Education for the Academic year 2016. (1st January, 2016 to 31st December, 2016).
Uniform list of maximum number of holidays to be observed in the academic session – 2016 (01.01.2016 to 31.12.2016). The total number of Holidays in the Academic Year would be fixed at 65 days.
Birth Day of Swami Vivekananda: 12th January, Tuesday, **Birth day of Netaji: 23rd January, Saturday, Republic Day: 26th January, Tuesday, **Saraswati Puja (Sree Panchami): 13th February.
Owing to onset of Puja vacation salary bills of Govt. Employees and Grant-in-aid salary for the month of October, 2015 may be submitted by 13th October, 2015.
Offices of West Bengal will be closed at 2 p.m on Friday, the 18th day of September, 2015 on account of celebration of Viswakarma Puja.
Governor is pleased to declare 24th September, 2015 as a Sectional Holiday on account of “KARAM PUJA” for the employees belonging to Tribal Communities in different offices of West Bengal.
All offices under the Government of West Bengal will be closed at 2 p.m. on 01.07.2015 on account of the Birth Day of Late Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, Ex Chief Minister of West Bengal.
Classes will remain suspended in all Government, Government Sponsored and Non-Govt aided schools (Primary to Higher Secondary) from 08.06.2015 to 13.06.2015. The Schools may reopen from 15.06.2015.
Bye-Elections to 14-Bangaon (SC) Parliamentary Constituency and 88-Krishnaganj (SC) Assembly Constituency scheduled to be held on 13th February, 2015 (Friday) declared as public holiday.
Summer Vacation from 19.05.2015 to 07.06.2015 in the Holiday List of 2015 for all Secondary Schools in West Bengal will be read as 18.05.2015 to 06.06.2015.
Fateh-Dwaj-Daham will fall on Sunday i.e 04-01-2015 which is a public Holiday under N.I Act and on 24-12-2015, Thursday which has already been notified as holiday.
Annual Academic Calendar 2015 and a model holiday list for 2015 for all recognised Secondary Schools in West Bengal. 1000 HOURS TEACHING – LEARNING HOURS IN A YEAR – AS PER RTE.
Uniform list of maximum number of holidays to be observed in the academic session-2015 (01 January, 2015 to 31 December, 2015). The total number of Holidays in the Academic Year would be fixed at 65 days.
Doljatra 5th March, Good Friday 3rd April, Birth day of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar 14th April, Bengali New Year’s Day 15th April, May Day 1st May, Birth Day of Rabindra Nath Tagore 9th May.
Please pass necessary instructions that the schools will re-open as per original academic calendar on 27th October, 2014 after the Puja holidays. The matter has been discussed with Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge.
You are requested to pass necessary instructions so that schools will re-open after Puja holidays on 27th October, 2014. The matter has been discussed with Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge.
In cancellation of the earlier notification, all Government, Government sponsored and Non-Government aided and unaided schools will reopen on 27th October, 2014 after Puja holidays as per holiday list of W.B.B.S.E.
Emergency units of all Hospitals upto the level of Bedded PHCs will remain open on 24X7 hrs basis in order to tackle any disaster if arise during Puja Holidays.
All Government, Government sponsored and Non Government aided and unaided schools will reopen on 13th October, 2014 after Puja holidays in view of completing the classes in this academic year.
All offices under the Government of West Bengal will be closed at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, the 17th day of September, 2014 on account of celebration of Vishwakarma Puja.
6th September, 2014 has been declared as Sectional Holiday on account of ‘Karam Puja’ for the employees belonging to Tribal communities.
All offices under the Government of West Bengal will be closed at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, the 1st day of July, 2014 on account of the Birth Day of Late Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, Ex-Chief Minister of West Bengal.
Due to extreme hot conditions prevailing in the State it has been decided that classes will remain suspended in all aided and unaided Madrasahs from 16th june, 2014 to 25th June, 2014. During this period admission process will continue as per schedule in Higher Secondary Madrasahs.
All Government, Government Sponsored and Non-Government aided and unaided schools (Primary to Higher Secondary) will remain closed from 16th June 2014 to 25th June, 2014 due to extreme hot conditions prevailing in the State and to protect school children.
Due to extreme hot conditions prevailing in the State it has been decided that classes will remain suspended in all Government, Government Sponsored and Non-Government aided schools (Primary to Higher Secondary) from 16.06.2014 to 25.06.2014.
In view of celebration of JAMAI SASTHI all over the state the Governor has been pleased to declare that all offices under the Government of West Bengal shall be closed at 2.00 p.m on Wednesday, the 4th June 2014.
Summer Vacation in Madrasah is shifted to 2nd May, 2014 to 24th May, 2014 due to extreme hot weather instead of from 22nd May, 2014 to 8th June, 2014. Total number of holidays for this academic year must not exceed 65 days.
Because of the prevailing heat wave it has been decided to approve the proposals of the Boards to reschedule the summer vacation which will now start from 2nd May, 2014 and end on 31st May, 2014.
Extra ordinary hot conditions are prevailing all over the State. As is the existing practice, whenever there is severe heat wave, all Government, Government Sponsored and Non-Government Aided Schools are rescheduled to morning school.
Summer vacation has been rescheduled and will start from 2nd May, 2014 and will end on 31st May, 2014 because of prevailing heat wave across the State.
In view of the Parliamentary Election-2014 to be held on 17th, 24th, 30th April 2014, 7th & 12th May, 2014 in the different Parliamentary Constituencies and simultaneous Bye-election to 6 (six) Assembly Constituencies in this State, the Government has declared the said days as public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Governor is pleased to notify the 17th March, 2014, day after Doljatra (on 16th March, 2014), as a holiday in all the offices under the Government of West Bengal.
Heads of all recognized Madrasah are being informed that for the current academic session 2014, the Madrasahs shall have to observe a uniform list of holidays as per Model list of holidays attached herewith. The maximum numbers of holidays for this academic session will be 65 days.
Holiday List of West Bengal Board of Secondary Education 2014 vide No. Est/362/2013 dated 10.12.2013.
Elections/ Bye-elections to the Municipalities/ Municipal Corporation to be held on 22.11.2013 in different Districts in the State declared as public holiday.
Governor is pleased to notify the 1st day of January, 2014, as a holiday in all the offices under the Government of West Bengal with the exception of the offices of the Registrar of Assurances, Kolkata and Collector of Stamp Revenue, Kolkata.
Governor is pleased to declare 15th November’ 2013, Friday as public holiday on account of Muharram under section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 in place of 14th November’ 2013, Thursday.
In exercise of the power conferred by the explanation to Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881(XXVI of 1881), the Governor is pleased to declare the following days to be public holidays during the year 2014.
Governor is pleased to declare Dates of Election as Public Holiday under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for the districts mentioned below:-
Governor is pleased to declare P-1 and/or P-2 days and P+1 day as required as holidays in schools of West Bengal for the Panchayat General Elections 2013. Respective District Magistrate and District Panchayat Election Officer will issue necessary orders for schools within his/her jurisdiction immediately.
Handing over the charge by an officer whose actual date of superannuation happens to be a holiday but where handing over charge of cash/ stores is involved.
In view of celebration of Jamai Sasthi, all offices under the Govt. of West Bengal shall be closed at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, 14th June, 2013.
Governor is pleased to exclude the 30th September, 2013, Monday which was earlier declared as Public Holiday on account of Half-yearly closing of Bank Account under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
The Annual Academic Calendar is spread over in the following stages: Total Hours: 10-40 hrs. to 16-30 hrs. = 5 hrs. 50 Minutes. 1000 Hours Teaching -Learning Hours in a year – As per RTE, Teaching-Learning hours = 5 Hours.
Under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Governor is pleased to declare the following days to be public holidays during the year 2013.
State Govt. has declared November 19 as Sectional Holiday on account of Chhat Puja for the non-Bengalees of West Bengal who actually performs this puja.
Governor is pleased to declare October 26, 2012 as a public holiday in connection with Durga Puja festival for the employees employed in the offices under the Govt. of West Bengal, including all Statutory Bodies, Undertakings, Corporations, Local Bodies and Educational Institutions etc.
In view of the present heat wave prevailing over almost the entire State it has been decided to further extend the summer vacation till 17.06.2012.
In view of the present heat wave prevailing over the State it has been decided to prepone the summer vacation for a few days so as to start on and from 15th – 16th May, 2012.
The Governor is pleased to declare the 8th May, 2012, Tuesday under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 as Public Holiday on account of Birthday of Rabindra Nath Tagore.
To encourage students of college to involve themselves in celebrating Rabindra Sardha Satabarshiki by organizing cultural programme, seminars & quiz and similar related activities from 01.05.2012 to 09.05.2012 in a befitting way.
DPSC is hereby pleased to declare that Friday, the 9th March, 2012 as a holiday in addition with Thursday, the 8th March, 2012 in the event of Dolyatra.
The number of Holidays and Vacation days in an academic year in Secondary Schools should not exceed 65 days instead of 80 days excluding Sundays, decided in EC meeting.
List of Public Holidays for the year 2012 i.e. 1st January, 2012 to 31st December, 2012 for the Department of School Education, Govt. of West Bengal. Total number of holidays in this year is 65 days.
Governor is pleased to declare Thursday, the 12th January, 2012, the birthday of Swami Vivekanda as a Public holiday. This is in partial modification of earlier Notification No. 10972-F(P) dated 07.12.11.
No. of Holidays in Secondary Schools for the changed Academic Sessions 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012 & 2012 and the No. of days for Casual Leave to be enjoyed by the Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff of Secondary Schools.
The Governor is pleased to declare the following days to be public holidays during the year 2012. Birthdays of Swami Vivekanada, Netaji, Gandhiji, Guru Nanak.
In exercise of the power conferred by the explanation to Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Governor is pleased to declare 22nd Shrabana of Bengali Year 1418, (Monday, the 8th August, 2011) a Public Holiday in memory of Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore.
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