Holiday Calendar – 2016

List of all holiday list for Central & State Government employees

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S. No Title 1 Andhra Pradesh 2 Dadra & Nagar Haveli 3 Daman & Diu 4 New Delhi 5 Goa 6 Gujarat 7 Haryana 8 Himachal Pradesh 9 Jammu & Kashmir 10 Karnataka 11 Kerala 12 Maharashtra 13 Manipur 14 Odisha 15 Puducherry 16 Punjab 17 Tamil nadu

18 Telangana 19 Tripura 20 West Bengal

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Andhra Pradesh

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ANDHRA PRADESH - HOLIDAY – 2016

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH ABSTRACT HOLIDAYS – Holidays under Negotiable instruments Act, 1881 for the year 2016 – Notified ------GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (POLL.A) DEPARTMENT G.O.RT.No. 3644 Dated 09.12.2015 Read the following :

1. From the Jt.Secy (BO), Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, (Banking Division), New Delhi D.O.Lr.No.41/2/98-BO-II, dated 03.05.2002. 2. From the Director (JCA), Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dept., of Personnel & Training, New Delhi, Letter F.No. 12/5/2015/JCA-2, dated : 11.06.2015. 3. From the Manager (Personnel), Reserve Bank of India, Hyderabad, Letter No. HRMD (H) 1154/09.15.01/2015-16, dated : 05.08.2015. ******** ORDER :- The following Notification shall be published in the next issue of Andhra Pradesh Extra-Ordinary Gazette:

NOTIFICATION

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Under the Explanation to Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Central Act XXVI of 1881) read with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Notification No. 20-25/26/Pub.1, dated 08.06.1957, the Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby declare that in addition to Sundays expressly defined as Public Holidays in the said “Explanation” the following days shall be observed as Holidays in the Andhra Pradesh State during the year 2016.

GENERAL HOLIDAYS under N.I.Act, 1881.

S .No OCCASION/ DATE DAY SAKA-ERA FESTIVAL 1 2 3 4 5 1 SANKRANTI/PONG 15.01.2016 FRIDAY PAUSHA AL 25-1937 2 REPUBLIC DAY 26.01.2016 TUESDAY MAGHA 06-1937 3 MAHA 07.03.2016 MONDAY PHALGUNA SHIVARATRI 17-1937 4 HOLI 23.03.2016 WEDNESD CHAITRA AY 03-1938 5 ANNUAL CLOSING 01.04.2016 FRIDAY CHAITRA OF ACCOUNTS 12-1938 DAY 6 08.04.2016 FRIDAY CHAITRA 19-1938

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7 DR.B.R. 14.04.2016 THURSDA CHAITRA AMBEDKAR’S Y 25-1938 BIRTHDAY 8 SRI RAMA 15.04.2016 FRIDAY CHAITRA NAVAMI 26-1938 9 RAMZAN (ID-UL- 06.07.2016 WEDNESD ASHADHA FITR) AY 15-1938 10 INDEPENDENCE 15.08.2016 MONDAY SRAVANA DAY 24-1938 11 VINAYAKA 05.09.2016 MONDAY BHADRA CHAVITHI 14-1938 12 VIJAYA DASAMI/ 11.10.2016 TUESDAY ASVINA DUSSEHRA 19-1938 13 MOHARAM 12.10.2016 WEDNESD ASVINA AY 20-1938 14 EID MILADUN 12.12.2016 MONDAY AGRAHAYAN NABI A 21-1938

The following festivals occur on Sunday during the year 2016

1 GANDHI 02.10.2016 SUNDAY ASVINA JAYANTHI 10-1938 2 DURGASTAMI 09.10.2016 SUNDAY ASVINA 17-1938 3 DEEPAVALI 30.10.2016 SUNDAY KARTIKA 08-1938

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4 CHRISTMAS 25.12.2016 SUNDAY PAUSHA 04-1938

If there is any change of date in respect of ID-UL-FITR, MOHARAM and EID MILADUN NABI as per the moon sight or any other holiday declared now, it shall be announced through electronic/print media. At the Heads of Financial Institutions in the State shall take action according to such an announcement and without waiting for formal order about the change of date. (BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)

I.Y.R. KRISHNA RAO CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

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DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI

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DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI – 16

ANNEXURE – I LIST OF HOLIDAYS DURING THE YEAR 2016 FOR U.T OF DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI

Sr.No Gazetted Holiday Date Saka Data Day of SAKA – Week ERA 1. Republic Day January 26 Magha 06 Tuesday 2. Holi (Dhuleti) March 24 Chaitra 04 Thursday 3. Good Friday March 25 Chaitra 05 Friday 4. Mahavir Jayanti April 20 Chaitra 31 Wednesday 5. Idu’l Fitr July 06 Ashadha 15 Wednesday 6. Liberation Day For Dadra August 02 Ashadha 14 Tuesday and Nagar Haveli 7. Independence Day August 15 Sravana 24 Monday 8. Ganesh September Bhadra 14 Monday Chaturthi/Vinayaka 05 Chaturthi 9. Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) September Bhadra 21 Monday 12 10. Mahatma Gandhi’s October 02 Asvina 10 Sunday Birthday 11. Dussehra October 11 Asvina 19 Tuesday 12. Muharram October 12 Ashvina 20 Wednesday 13. Diwali (Deepavali) October 30 Kartika 08 Sunday

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14. Guru Nanak’s Birthday November Kartika 23 Sunday 14 15. Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-E- December Agrahayana Tuesday Milad (Birthday of 13 22 Prophet Mohammad) 16. Christmas Day December Pausha 04 Sunday 25

(Gaurav Singh Rajawat) Collector, Dadra & Nagar Haveli Silvassa ANNEXURE – III

YEAR 2016 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, UNDER NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT 1881 (FOR U.T. OF DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI) PART – A SHALL APPLY TO THE COMMERCIAL BANKS ONLY

Sr.No Holiday Date Saka Date Days of ERA 1938 Weeks 1. Bank’s April 01 Chaitra 12 Friday Annual Closing Day

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Daman & Diu

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DAMAN AND DIU - 16

LIST OF HOLIDAYS DURING THE YEAR 2016 FOR DAMAN AND DIU

Sr.No Holidays Date Saka Dated Day of Week 2016 A.D. 1937 SAKA ERA 1. Republic Day January 26 Magha 06 Tuesday 1938 SAKA ERA 2. Holi March 24 Chaitra 04 Thursday 3. Good Friday March 25 Chaitra 05 Friday 4. Mahavir Jayanti April 20 Chaitra 31 Wednesday 5. Idu’l Fitr July 06 Ashadha 15 Wednesday 6. Independence Day August 15 Sravana 24 Monday 7. Ganesh September Bhadra 14 Monday Chaturthi/Vinayaka 05 Chaturthi 8. Id- ul-Zuha (Bakrid) September Bhadra 21 Monday 12 9. Mahatma Gandhi’s October 02 Asvina 10 Sunday Birthday 10. Dussehra October 11 Asvina 19 Tuesday 11. Muharram October 12 Asvina 20 Wednesday 12. Diwali (Deepavali) October 30 Kartika 08 Sunday 13. Guru Nanak’s birthday November 14 Kartika 23 Monday

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14. Milad-Un-Nabi or Id- December 13 Agrahayana Tuesday E-Milad (Birthday of 22 Prophl Mohammad) 15. Liberation Day for December 19 Agrahayana Monday Daman & Diu 29 16. Christmas Day December 25 Pausha 04 Sunday

(J.P. Agarwal) Collector/Director (G.A) Daman

YEAR – 2016 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, UNDER NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT, 1881 (FOR U.T. OF DAMAN & DIU PART – A

SHALL APPLY TO THE COMMERCIAL BANKS ONLY

Sr. Holidays Date Saka Dated 1938 Day of Week No SAKA ERA 1. Bank’s Annual April 01 Chaitra 12 Friday Closing Day

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New Delhi

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NEW DELHI - 16

To be published in Delhi Gazette Part – IV (Extraordinary)

GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (CO-ORDINATION BRANCH) DELHI SECRETARIAT, I.P. ESTATE, NEW DELHI – 110 002

No.F.53/1/2014/GAD/CN/dsgad-III/5325-5372, Date : 02/11/2015

NOTIFICATION

Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi orders that the days specified below to be the holidays in the National Capital Territory of Delhi under Section 25 of Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 during the year 2016 (Saka Era 1937 – 38):-

S.No Holiday Date Saka Date Day 1937 SAKA ERA 1. Republic day January 26 Magha 06 Tuesday 1938 SAKA ERA 2. Holi March 24 Chaitra 04 Thursday 3. Good Friday March 25 Chaitra 05 Friday 4. Annual Closing April 01 Chaitra 12 Friday of Bank Accounts

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5. Mahavir Jayanti April 20 Chaitra 31 Wednesday 6. Buddha Purnima May 21 Vaisakha 31 Saturday 7. Idu’l Fitr July 06 Ashadha 15 Wednesday 8. Independence August 15 Sravana 24 Monday Day 9. Id-ul-Auha September 12 Bhadra 21 Monday (Bakrid) 10. Mahatma October 02 Asvina 10 Sunday Gandhi’s Birthday 11. Dussehra October 11 Asvina 19 Tuesday 12. Muharram October 12 Asvina 20 Wednesday 13. Diwali October 30 Kartika 08 Sunday (Deepavali) 14. Guru Nanak’s November 14 Kartika 23 Monday Birthday 15. Milad-Un-Nabi December 13 Agrahayana 22 Tuesday or Id-E-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad) 16. Christmas Day December 25 Pausha 04 Sunday

BY ORDER OF GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI

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(AMITABH KUNDOO) DY. SECRETARY (GAD/CN

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Goa

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GOA – 16

ANNEXURE – V LIST OF BANK HOLIDAYS FOR THE YEAR 2016

Sr.No Holidays Date Saka Days of the week 1. Republic Day January -26 Magha, 06 Tuesday 2. Holi March – 24 Chaitra, 04 Thursday 3. Good Friday March – 25 Chaitra, 05 Friday 4. Yearly Closing of April – 01 Chaitra, 12 Friday Account 5. Gudi Padava April – 08 Chaitra, 19 Friday 6. Birth Anniversary of April – 14 Chaitra, 25 Thursday Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar 7. May Day May – 01 Vaisakha, 11 Sunday 8. Id-Ul-Fitr July – 07 Ashadha, 16 Thursday 9. Independence Day August – 15 Sravana, 24 Monday 10. Genesh Chaturthi (1st September – Bhadra, 14 Monday Day) 05 11. Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd September – Bhadra, 15 Tuesday Day) 06 12. Id- Ul-Zuha (Bakri Id) September, 13 Bhadra, 22 Tuesday 13. Gandhi Jayanti October – 02 Asvina, 10 Sunday 14. Dassehra (Vijaya October – 11 Asvina, 19 Tuesday Dashmi)

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15. Diwali October – 29 Kartika, 07 Saturday 16. Feast of St. Francis December – Agrahayana, Saturday Xavier 03 12 17. Goa Liberation Day December – Agrahayana, Monday 19 28 18. Christmas Day December – Pausa, 04 Sunday 25

* The holiday mentioned at Sr. Nos 8 & 12 are subject to appearance of moon.

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Gujarat

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GUJARAT – 16

PART – III PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, 2016 FOR BANKS

No. GS/2015-29-PHD/102015/1040/GH:- In pursuance of the explanation to section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, (XXVI of 1881) read with the Notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs No. 39/1/68-Judl.III dated the 8th May, 1968, the Government of Gujarat, in consultation with Reserve Bank of India, Ahmedabad is pleased to declare the following days to be Public Holidays for banks during the year 2016.

No Name of General Date / Saka Era Days of Week Holidays 1. Makar Sankranti 14th January, 2016/24, Paush, Thursday 1937 2. Republic Day 26th January, 2016/6, Magh, Tuesday 1937 3. Maha Shivratri 7th March, 2016/17, Phalgun, Monday 1937 4. Holi 2nd Day-Dhuleti 24th March, 2016/4, Chaitra, Thursday 1938 5. Dr. Baba Saheb 14th April, 2016/25, Chaitra, Thursday Ambedkar’s Birthday 1938 6. Shree Ram Navmi 15th April, 2016/26, Chaitra, Friday 1938

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7. Ramjan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitra) 6th July, 2016/15, Ashadh, Wednesday (1st Shawaal) (Muslim, 1938 Shiya & Sunni) 8. Independence Day 15th August, 2016/24, Shravan, Monday 1938 9. Raksha Bandhan 18th August, 2016/27, Shravan, Thursday 1938 10. Janmashtami (Shravan 25th August, 2016/3, Thursday Vad-8) Bhadrapad, 1938 11. Samvatsari (Chaturthi 5th September, 2016/14, Monday Paksha) Bhadrapad, 1938 12. Bakri-Id (Eid-al-Adha) 12th September, 2016/21, Monday Bharapad, 1938 13. Dusshera (Vijaya 11th October, 2016/19, Tuesday Dashmi) Ashwin, 1938 14. Vikram Samvat New 31st October, 2016/9, Kartik, Monday Year Day 1938 15. Bhai Bij 1st November, 2016/10, Kartik, Tuesday 1938 16. Id-c-Milad-Un-Nabi 13th December, 2016/22, Tuesday (Propher Mohammad’s Agrahayan, 1938 Birthday)

Note : The following day has not been notified as General Holiday as it falls on Sunday

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1. Mahatma Gandhi’s 2nd October, 2016/10, Ashwin, Sunday Birthday 1938 2. Diwali 30th October, 2016/8, Kartik, Sunday 1938 3. Christmas 25th December, 2016/4, Paush, Sunday 1938

Note:- (2) The Government of Gujarat is also pleased to declare Friday, the 1st April, 2016/12, Chaitra, 1938 to be Public Holiday for Banks, Pay & Accounts Office, Treasury/ Sub-Treasury Offices only in the State of Gujarat to enable them to close yearly accounts.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Gujarat,

DR.J.N.SINGH, Additional Chief Secretary to Government General Administration Department Government of Gujarat

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Haryana

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HARYANA – 16

HARYANA GOVERNMENT GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION

No. 28/67/2008-3GSII Dated Chandigarh, the 14.12.2015

It is hereby notified that the holidays enumerated in the schedule below shall be observed as public holidays in the State of Haryana (Except Judicial Courts, in the State of Haryana) during the Calendar year 2016 within the meaning of section 25 of Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881:- SCHEDULE – III

Sr.No Name of the Date on Saka-era Day of the No.of Holidays which they 1937-38 Week holidays fall 1 All Sundays 52 2 Republic Day Jan 26 Magha 06 Tuesday 1 3 Guru Ravida’s Feb 22 Phalguna Monday 1 Birthday 03 4 Maha Shivratri March 07 Phalguna Monday 1 17 5 Holi March 24 Chaitra Thursday 1 04 6 Annual Closing of April 01 Chaitra Friday 1 Bank Account (1st 12

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working day of April) 7 Dr.B.R.Ambedkar’s April 14 Chaitra Thursday 1 Jayanti 25 8 Mahavir Jayanti April 20 Chaitra Wednesday 1 31 9 Budh Purnima May 21 Vaisakha Saturday 1 31 10 Id-ul-Fitr July 06 Ashadha Wednesday 1 15 11 Independence Day Aug 15 Sravana Monday 1 24 12 Janmashtami Aug 25 Bhadra 03 Tuesday 1 13 Dussehra Oct 11 Asvina 19 Tuesday 1 14 Guru Nanak’s Nov 14 Kartika Monday 1 Birthday 23

D.S. Dhesi Chief Secretary to Government, Haryana To 1. All the Additional Chief Secretaries/Principal Secretaries to Government, Haryana. 2. The Chief Electoral Officer, Haryana, 30 Bays Building, 3rd floor, Sector- 17-B, Chandigarh. 3. Senior Special Secretaries/Senior Secretaries/Secretaries/Private Secretaries to Chief Minister/Ministers/State Ministers

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Himachal Pradesh

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HIMACHAL PRADESH - 16

ANNEXURE -IV GOVERNMENT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH Gazetted holidays for the Year – 2016 under Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881

Sr. Holiday Date Saka Day of week No 1. Guru Govind Singh’s 16th January, SAKA ERA Saturday Birthday 16 1937 Pausha 26 2. Republic Day 26th January, Magha 06 Tuesday 16 3. Guru Ravidas’s 22nd Phalguna 03 Monday Birthday February, 16 4. Maha Shivratri 7th March, 16 Phalguna 17 Monday 5. Holi 24th March, SAKA ERA Thursday 16 1938 Chaitra 04 6. Annual Accounts 1st April, 16 Chaitra 12 Friday closing 7. Himachal Day/ Ram 15th April, 16 Chaitra 26 Friday Navami 8. Budha Purnima 21st May, 16 Vaisakha 31 Saturday 9. Maharana Pratap 7th June, 2016 Jayeshtha 17 Tuesday Jayanti

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10. Idu’l Fitr 6th July, 16 Ashada 15 Wednesday 11. Independence Day 15th August, Sravana 24 Monday 16 12. Janmashtami 25th August, Bhadra 03 Thursday 16 13. Idu’l Zuha (Bakrid) 12th Bhadra 21 Monday September, 16 14. Mahatma Gandhi’s 2nd October, Asvina 10 Sunday Birthday 16 15. Dussehra 11th October, Asvina 19 Tuesday 16 16. Diwali 30th October, Kartika 08 Sunday 16

Annexure – II

Gazetted Holidays for the Year – 2016 for Women Employees working in all Government Office/Boards/Corporations/Educational Institutions in H.P. These will also be holidays for Women employees under Section 25 of Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 and also to daily wage Women employees.

Sr. No Holiday Date Saka Day 1. Raksha Bandhan 18th August, SAKA ERA Thursday 16 1938 Sarvana 27

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2. Karva Chauth 19th October, Asvina 27 Wednesday 16 3. Bhai Duj 1st November, Kartika 10 Tuesday 16

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Jammu & kashmir

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JAMMU & KASHMIR – 16

GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT Annexure to Government Order No. 1558 –GAD of 2015

Dated : 21.12.2015 Holidays to be observed during the calendar year 2016 under the Negotiable instruments Act:-

S.No Name of the Holiday Date Day 1. Republic Day 26th January Tuesday 2. Mahashivratri 7th March Monday 3. Holi (Jammu Province only) 23rd March Wednesday 4. Yearly closing of Banks (Banks 1st April Friday only) 5. Ist Navratra 8th April Friday 6. Balsakhi 13th April Wednesday 7. Birthday of Dr.B.R. Ambedkar 14th April Thursday 8. Buddha Purnima 21st May Saturday 9. Jumat-ul-vida* 1st July Friday 10. Shab-i=Qadr* 3rd July Sunday 11. Guru Hargobind Ji’s Birthday 5th July Tuesday 12. Eid-ul-Fitr* 7th July Thursday 13. Martyr’s Day 13th July Wednesday 14. Independence Day 15th August Monday 15. Janamashtami 25th August Thursday

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16. Eid-ul-Azha* 13th & 14th Tuesday & September Wednesday 17. Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday 2nd October Sunday 18. Dussehra 11th October Tuesday 19. Ashoora* 12th October Wednesday 20. Diwali 30th October Sunday 21. Guru Nanak Dev’s Birthday 25th November Friday 22. Birthday of Sheikh Mohammad 5th December Monday Abdullah 23. Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi* 12th December Monday 24. Friday following Eid-i-Milad-ul- 16th December Friday Nabi* 25. Christmas Day 25th December Sunday

* The holidays are subject to the appearance of moon.

(Imteeaz Kacho), Under Secretary to the Government

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Karnataka

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KARNATAKA – 16

GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA NO.DPAR 27 HHL 2015 Karnataka Government Secretariat, Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore, dated: 09.11.2015

NOTIFICATION –II

Under the explanation of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 (Act No. XXVI of 1881) read with Notification No. 20/25/26/Pub-I dt. 15.6.1957 of the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs the following shall be Public Holidays throughout the State of Karnataka during the year 2016.

All Sundays and the following days.

Sl. No Date Days Public Holidays 1. 15-01-2016 Friday Uttarayana punya kala Sankranti Festival 2. 26-01-2016 Tuesday Republic Day 3. 07-03-2016 Monday Maha Shivaratri 4. 25-03-2016 Friday Good Friday 5. 01-04-2016 Friday Yearly Closing of Bank Accounts 6. 08-04-2016 Friday Chandramana Ugadi 7. 14-04-2016 Thursday Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Jayanthi 8. 19-04-2016 Tuesday Mahaveera Jayanthi

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9. 09-05-2016 Monday Sri Basava Jayanthi, Akshaya Tritiya 10. 06-07-2016 Wednesday Kutub-E-Ramzan 11. 15-08-2016 Monday Independence day 12. 05-09-2016 Monday Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata 13. 12-09-2016 Monday Bakrid 14. 30-09-2016 Friday Mahalay Amavasye 15. 10-10-2016 Monday Maha Navami Ayudapooja 16. 11-10-2016 Tuesday Vijayadasami 17. 12-10-2016 Wednesday Last Day of Moharam 18. 15-10-2016 Saturday Maharshi Valmiki Jayanthi 19. 29-10-2016 Saturday Naraka Chaturdashi 20. 31-10-2016 Monday Balipadyami Deepavali 21. 01-11-2016 Tuesday Kannada Rajyothsava 22. 17-11-2016 Thursday Kanakadasa Jayanthi 23. 12-12-2016 Monday Id-Milad

Note:- 1. This list does not include 01.05.2016 May Day, 02.10.2016 Gandhi Jayanthi and 25.12.2016 Christmas Day which fall on Sundays. 2. The holiday declared on 01.04.2016 for closing of Accounts of Commercial Banks and Co-operative Banks only. However, all the offices of Reserve Bank will remain closed for public transactions on July 01 for annual closing of accounts.

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Kerala

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KERALA – 16

GOVERNMENT OF KERALA General Administration (Co-ordination) Department

NOTIFICATION G.O. (P) NO. 265/2015/GAD Dated, Thiruvananthapuram. 15th October, 2015

Under the explanation to Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Central Act 26 of 1881) read with the Notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs No. 20/25/56/Pub-1 dated 8th June, 1957, the Government of Kerala are hereby pleased to declare that in addition to Sundays, expressly defined as Public Holidays in the said explanation, the following days shall be Public Holidays Under N.I. Act in Kerala for the Calendar year 2016.

Name of Holidays Days of Date Week Sl .No (1) (2) (3) 1. Republic Day Tuesday 26-1-2016 2. Sivarathri Monday 7-3-2016 3. Good Friday Friday 25-3-2016 4. Annual closing of Accounts of Friday 1-4-2016 Commercial and Co-operative Banks 5. /Birthday of Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Thursday 14-4-2016 6. Id-ul-Fitr* (Ramzan) Wednesday 6-7-2016 7. Independence Day Monday 15-8-2016

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8. Id-ul-Ad’ha* (Bakrid) Monday 12-9-2016 9. First Onam Tuesday 13-9-2016 10. Thiruvonam Wednesday 14-9-2016 11. Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi Friday 16-9-2016 12. Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day Wednesday 21-9-2016 13. Mahanavami Monday 10.10.2016 14. Vijayadasami Tuesday 11.10.2016 15. Deepavali Saturday 29-10-2016 16. Milad-i-Sherif* Monday 12-12-2016 (Birthday of Prophet Muhammed)

The following Festivals/Occasions which fall on Public Holidays (Sundays) have been excluded from the above list. The branches of Banks, which work on Sunday will observe Holiday for the same days.

Sr.No (1) (2) (3) 1. Easter Sunday 27-3-2016 2. May Day Sunday 1-5-2016 3. Gandhi Jayanthi Sunday 2-10-2016 4. Christmas Sunday 25-12-2016

* Subject to change depending on the sighting of the moon.

The holidays to the Institutions coming under Industrial Disputes Act. Labour Law, Shops and Commercial Establishment Act etc., will be governed by the Kerala Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays) Act, 1958.

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By order of the Governor, K.R. JYOTHILAL Secretary to Government

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Maharashtra

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MAHARASHTRA – 16

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT Madam Cama Road, Hutatma Rajguru Chowk, Mantralaya, Mumbai 400 032, dated the 24th November 2015 NOTIFICATION PUBLIC HOLIDAYS – 2016

NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT, 1881 No. PHD-1115/216/C.R.229/XXIX – In exercise of the powers of Central Government under section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (XXVI of 1881) entrusted to it by the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs vide its Notification No. 39/1/68/JUdl-III/dated the 8th May 1968, the Government of Maharashtra hereby declares the following days as Public Holidays in the State of Maharashtra during the year 2016:-

Sr. Holiday Date Saka Date Day No 1 Republic Day 26th January 6 Magh, 1937 Tuesday 2016 2 Chhatrapati Shivaji 19th February 30 Magh, 1937 Friday Maharaj Jayanti 2016 3 Mahashivratri 7th March, 17 Phalguna, Monday 2016 1937 4 Holi (Second Day) 24th March 4 Chaitra, 1938 Thursday 2016

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5 Good Friday 25th March 5 Chaitra, 1938 Friday 2016 6 8th April 2016 19 Chaitra, Friday 1938 7 Dr. Babasaheb 14th April 25 Chaitra, Thursday Ambedkar Jayanti 2016 1938 8 Ram Navmi 15th April 26 Chaitra, Friday 2016 1938 9 Mahavir Jayanti 19th April 30 Chaitra, Tuesday 2016 1938 10 Buddha Pournima 21st May 2016 31 Vaisakha, Saturday 1938 11 Ramzan Id (Id-Ul- 6th July 2016 15 Ashadha, Wednesday Fitar) Shawal-1 1938 12 Independence Day 15th August 24 Sravana, Monday 2016 1938 13 Parsi 17th August 26 Sravana, Wednesday (Shahenshahi) 2016 1938 14 Ganesh Chaturthi 5th September 14 Bhadra, Monday 2016 1938 15 Bakri Id (Id-Ul-Zua) 13th 22 Bhadra, Tuesday September 1938 2016 16 Dasara 11th October 19 Asvina, Tuesday 2016 1938 17 Moharum 12th October 20 Asvina, Wednesday 2016 1938

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18 Diwali 31st October 9 Kartika, 1938 Monday () 2016 19 Guru Nanak Jayanti 14th 23 Kartika, Monday November 1938 2016 20 Id-E-Milad 12th December 21 Agrahayana, Monday 2016 1938

(B) For Banks 1 To enable Banks to 1st April 2016 12 Chaitra, Friday close their yearly 1938 accounts

Above holiday is limited for the Banks only, This holiday is not admissible to the Government Offices (C) The following days falls on Sunday :

1 Maharashtra Din 1st May 2016 11 Vaisakha, Sunday 1938 2 Mahatma Gandhi 2nd October 2016 10 Asvina, 1938 Sunday Jayanti 3 Diwali Amavasya 30th October 8 Kartik, 1938 Sunday (Laxmi Pujan) 2016 4 Christmas 25th December 4 Pausha, 1938 Sunday 2016

By order and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra,

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ANNEXURE –II LIST OF PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR 2016 (SAKA) 1937 FOR GOVT. OF MANIPUR (UNDER THE NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT ACT, 1881)

Sl.N Name of No. Gregoria National Manipur Days o Festivel Of n Calendar i Da Calendar Calenda y r 1. New Year’s 1 1 January 11 Pousa 22 Poinu Friday Day 2. Gaan-Ngai 1 22 2 Magha 13 Friday January Wakchin g 3. Republic Day 1 26 6 Magha 17 Tuesday January Wakchin g 4. Lui Ngai-Ni 1 15 26 Magha 8 Phairen Monday February 5. Yaosang 1 23 March 3 Chaitra 15 Lamta Wednesda (Doljatra) y 6. Good Friday 1 25 March 5 Chaitra 17 Lamta Friday 7. Yearly closing 1 1 April 12 Chaitra 24 Lamta Friday of Bank’s Account

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8. Sajibu 1 8 April 19 Chaitra 1 Sajibu Friday Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba) 9. Cheiraoba 1 13 April 24 Chaitra 7 Sajibu Wednesda y 10. Idul-Fitr 1 6 July 15 2 Ingen Wednesda Ashadha y 11. Independence 1 15 August 24 Sravan 12 Monday Day Thawan 12. Janma 1 25 August 3 Bhadra 23 Thursday Ashtami Thawan 13. Ningol 1 1 10 2 Tuesday Chakkouba/Ku November Kartika Hiyangei t 14. Milad-un-Nabi 1 13 22 14 Poinu Tuesday December Agrahaya n 15. Post Christmas 1 26 5 Pausa 27 Poinu Monday December 16. New Year’s 1 31 10 Pausa 2 Saturday Eve December Wakchin g

16 Days

FESTIVAL FALLING ON 2nd Saturday and Sundays 1. May Day 1 May Sunday

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2. Patriot’s Day 13 August 2nd Sunday 3. Gandhi Jayanti 2 October Sunday 4. Durga Ashtami 9 October Sunday 5. Diwali (Deepavali) 30 October Sunday 6. Christmas 25 December Sunday

N.B:- Commercial Banks / Co-operative Banks and Regional Rural Banks will remain closed for Public transaction on 1st April, 2016.

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ODISHA – 16

ANNEXURE – A LIST OF PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE BANKS & OTHER BANKING INSTITUTIONS IN ODISHA UNDER THE N.I. ACT FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR, 2016 SAKA ERA – 1937/1938.

Sl. Name of the Festivals Date Date as Day of the No. No per Saka Week Of Era days 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Republic Day 26.01.2016 Magha – Tuesday 1 06 2 Basanta 12.02.2016 Magha – Friday 1 Panchami/Saraswati 23 Puja 3. Maha Shivaratri 07.03.2016 Phalguna – Monday 1 17 4. Holi 24.03.2016 Chaitra – Thursday 1 04 5. Good Friday 25.03.2016 Chaitra – Friday 1 05 6. Annual Closing of Bank 01.04.2016 Chaitra – Friday 1 Account 12 7. Maha Visubha 13.04.2016 Chaitra – Wednesday 1 Sankranti 24

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8. Ambedakar Jayanti 14.04.2016 Chaitra – Thursday 1 25 9. Shriram Navami 15.04.2016 Chaitra – Friday 1 26 10. Raja Sankranti 15.06.2016 Jyestha – Wednesday 1 25 11. Ratha Yatra 06.07.2016 Asadha – Wednesday 1 15 12. Id-ul-Fitre 07.07.2016 Asadha – Thursday 1 16 13. Independence Day 15.08.2016 Shravan – Monday 1 24 14. Janmasthami 24.08.2016 Bhadra – Wednesday 1 02 15. Ganesh Puja 05.09.2016 Bhadra – Monday 1 14 16. Naukhai 06.09.2016 Bhadra – Tuesday 1 15 17. Vijaya Dasami 11.10.2016 Aswina – Tuesday 1 20 18. Moharrum 12.10.2016 Aswina – Wednesday 1 20 19. Kalipuja 20.10.2016 Kartik – Saturday 1 07 Total 19

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The following festivals falling on Sundays may be observed as holidays by the Branches of the Banks for whom Sundays are normally working days,

Sl. Name of the Date Date as per Day No. Of No festivals Saka Era days 1. Gandhi Jayanti 02.10.2016 Ashwina – 10 Sunday 1 2. Maha Asthami 09.10.2016 Ashwina – 17 Sunday 1 3. x-Mas Day 25.12.2016 Pausa – 04 Sunday 1 Total 3

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PUDUCHERRY – 16

APPENDIX – II (G.O.Ms. No.: 72 dated 27.10.2015)

NOTIFICATION

In exercise of the powers conferred by the explanation to section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (No. XXVI of 1881) read with the Notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, SRO No. F.G.P. 54/99636/701, dated 31.12.1955, the Lieutenant-Governor of the Union Territory of Puducherry hereby declares the under mentioned days in the Calendar Year 2016 shall be Holidays for all Banking institutions including co-operative Banks in the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Public Holidays – 2016

PUDUCHERRY AND KARAIKAL REGIONS :

Sl. No Date Day Festival 1. 01.01.2016 Friday New Year’s Day 2. 15.01.2016 Friday Pongal 3. 16.01.2016 Saturday Thiruvalluvar Day 4. 26.01.2016 Tuesday Republic Day 5. 25.03.2016 Friday Good Friday 6. 01.04.2016 Friday Annual Closing of Bank Accounts

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7. 14.04.2016 Thursday Tamil New Year’s Day/Dr.B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday 8. 07.07.2016 Thursday Ramzan (id-ul-Fitr)* 9. 15.08.2016 Monday Independence Day 10. 16.08.2016 Tuesday De jure Transfer Day 11. 05.09.2016 Monday Vinayaga Chathurthi 12. 13.09.2016 Tuesday Bakrid (id-ul-Alha)* 13. 02.10.2016 Sunday Gandhi Jayanthi 14. 10.10.2016 Monday Saraswathi Pooja & Ayudha Pooja 15. 29.10.2016 Saturday Deepavali 16. 01.11.2016 Tuesday Puducherry Liberation Day 17. 13.12.2016 Tuesday Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad)*

* Subject to change depending on the appearance of the Moon.

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MAHE REGION

Sl. No Date Day Festival 1. 01.01.2016 Friday New Year’s Day 2. 26.01.2016 Tuesday Republic Day 3. 25.03.2016 Friday Good Friday 4. 01.04.2016 Friday Annual Closing of Bank Accounts 5. 13.04.2016 Wednesday Vishu 1st Day 6. 14.04.2016 Thursday Vishu 2nd Day / Dr.B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday 7. 07.07.2016 Thursday Ramzan (Id-ul-Fitr)* 8. 15.08.2016 Monday Independence Day 9. 16.08.2016 Tuesday De jure Transfer Day 10. 13.09.2016 Tuesday Onam 1st Day/ Bakrid* 11. 14.09.2016 Wednesday Onam 2nd Day 12. 02.10.2016 Sunday Gandhi Jayanthi 13. 10.10.2016 Monday Saraswathi Pooja / Mahanavami 14. 15.10.2016 Saturday St. Theresa Festival 15. 29.10.2016 Saturday Deepavali 16. 01.11.2016 Tuesday Puducherry Liberation Day 17. 13.12.2016 Tuesday Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad)*

* Subject to change depending on the appearance of the Moon.

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YANAM REGION

Sl. No Date Day Festival 1. 01.01.2016 Friday New Year’s Day 2. 15.01.2016 Friday Pongal 3. 26.01.2016 Tuesday Republic Day 4. 22.03.2016 Tuesday Vishnu Car Festival 5. 25.03.2016 Friday Good Friday 6. 01.04.2016 Friday Annual closing of Bank Accounts 7. 08.04.2016 Friday Telugu New Year Day (Ugadi festival) 8. 14.04.2016 Thursday Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday 9. 07.07.2016 Thursday Ramzan (Id-ul-Fitr)* 10. 15.08.2016 Monday Independence Day 11. 16.08.2016 Tuesday De jure Transfer Day 12. 05.09.2016 Monday Vinayaga Chathurthi 13. 13.09.2016 Tuesday Bakrid (Id-ul-Alha)* 14. 02.10.2016 Sunday Gandhi Jayanthi 15. 29.10.2016 Saturday Deepavali 16. 01.11.2016 Tuesday Puducherry Liberation Day 17. 13.12.2016 Tuesday Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad)*

* Subject to change depending on the appearance of the Moon.

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GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL (PERSONNEL POLICIES – III BRANCH)

Notification The 14th December, 2015 No. 6/8/2015-3PP3/679 It is hereby notified that the holidays enumerated in the schedule below shall be observed as Public Holidays in the State of Punjab during the Calendar year – 2016 within the meaning of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881.

SCHEDULE

Sr.No Name of the Holidays Date on which Day of the they fall week 1 2 3 4 1 All Sundays Other Holidays 1 Parkash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Gobind 16th January Saturday Singh Ji 2 Republic Day 26th January Tuesday 3 Birthday of Sri. Guru Ravidass Ji 22nd February Monday 4 Holi 24th March Thursday

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5 Bank Holiday (Annual Account 1st April Friday closing) 6 Ram Navmi 15th April Friday 7 Martyrdom day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev 8th June Wednesday Ji 8 Idu’l Fitr 6th July Wednesday 9 Independence Day 15th August Monday 10 Janmashtami 25th August Thursday 11 Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi Ji 2nd October Sunday 12 Dussehra 11th October Tuesday 13 Birthday of Maharishi Valmiki Ji 16th October Sunday 14 Diwali 30th October Sunday 15 Parkash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Nanak 14th November Monday Dev Ji 16 Christmas day 25th December Sunday

This has been issued in compliance with the directions issued by the Government of India. Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (Banking Division), New Delhi vide their D.O.No. 41/2/98-BO II, dated 9th August, 2002.

Sarvesh Kaushal Cheif Secretary to Government, Punjab

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TAMILNADU – 16

APPENDIX NOTIFICATION

Under the “Explanation” to section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Central Act XXVI of 1881) read with Notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, No. 20-25-26, Public-1, dated the 8th June 1957, the Government of Tamil Nadu hereby declares, that in addition to “Sundays” expressly defined as Public Holidays in the said “Explanation” the following days shall be Public Holidays for the year 2016.

ANNEXURE

Sl. Public Holidays Date Day No 1. New Year’s Day 01.01.2016 Friday 2. Pongal 15.01.2016 Friday 3. Thiruvalluvar Day 16.01.2016 Saturday 4. Uzhavar Thirunal 17.01.2016 Sunday 5. Republic Day 26.01.2016 Tuesday 6. Good Friday 25.03.2016 Friday 7. *Annual closing of Accounts for 01.04.2016 Friday Commercial Banks & Co-operative Banks 8. Telugu New Year’s Day 08.04.2016 Friday 9. Tamil New Year’s Day and Dr. B.R. 14.04.2016 Thursday Ambedkar’s Birthday

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10. Mahaveer Jayanthi 19.04.2016 Tuesday 11. May Day 01.05.2016 Sunday 12. Ramzan 07.07.2016 Thursday 13. Independence Day 15.08.2016 Monday 14. Krishna Jayanthi 25.08.2016 Thursday 15. Vinayakar Chathurthi 05.09.2016 Monday 16. Bakrid 13.09.2016 Tuesday 17. Gandhi Jayanthi 02.10.2016 Sunday 18. Ayutha Pooja 10.10.2016 Monday 19. Vijaya Dasami 11.10.2016 Tuesday 20. Muharram 12.10.2016 Wednesday 21. Deepavali 29.10.2016 Saturday 22. Milad-un-Nabi 12.12.2016 Monday 23. Christmas 25.12.2016 Sunday

* Applicable only to Commercial Banks and Co-operative Banks in Tamil Nadu.

K. GNANADESIKAN Chief Secretary to Government

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TELANGANA – 16

GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA ABSTRACT

HOLIDAYS – Holidays under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for the year 2016 – Notified GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (POLL.A) DEPARTMENT

G.O.RT.NO. 3193 Dated : 05/12/2015

Read the following:-

1. From the Jt. Secy. (BO), Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, (Banking Division) New Delhi D.O.Lr.No. 41/2/98-BO II, dated 3.5.2002. 2. From the Director (JCA), Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dept. Of Personnel & Training, New Delhi, Letter F.No. 12/7/2015/JCA-2, dated 11.06.2015. 3. From the Manager (Personnel), Reserve Bank of India, Hyderabad, Letter No. HRMD (H) 1154/09.15.01/2015-16, dt. 05.08.2015. ********* ORDER:- The following Notification shall be published in the next issue of Telangana State Extra-Ordinary Gazette: NOTIFICATION

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Under the Explanation to Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Central Act XXVI of 1881) read with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs Notification No. 20-25/26/Pub.I, dated 8-6-1957, the Government of Telangana hereby declare that in addition to expressly defined Public Holidays in the said “Explanation” the following days shall be observed as Holidays in the Telangana State during the year 2016.

ANNEXURE –I GENERAL HOLIDAYS under N.I. Act, 1881

Sl. Occasion/Festival Date Day Saka – Era No 1 2 3 4 5 1. Sankranti/Pongal 15.01.2016 Friday Pausha 25-1937 2. Republic Day 26.01.2016 Tuesday Magha 06-1937 3. Maha Shivaratri 07.03.2016 Monday Phalguna 17-1937 4. Holi 23.03.2016 Wednesday Chaitra 03-1938 5. Annual closing of Accounts 01.04.2016 Friday Chaitra Day 12-1938 6. Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday 05.04.2016 Tuesday Chaitra 16-1938 7. Ugadi 08.04.2016 Friday Chaitra 19-1938 8. Dr.B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday 14.04.2016 Thursday Chaitra

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25-1938 9. Sri Rama Navami 15.04.2016 Friday Chaitra 26-1938 10. Ramzan (Id-Ul-Fitr) 06.07.2016 Wednesday Ashadha 15-1938 11. Independence Day 15.08.2016 Monday Sravana 24-1938 12. Sri Krishna Astami 25.08.2016 Thursday Bhadra 03-1938 13. Vinayaka Chavithi 05.09.2016 Monday Bhadra 14-1938 14. Vijaya Dasami/Dassehra 11.10.2016 Tuesday Asvina 19-1938 15. Moharam 12.10.2016 Wednesday Asvina 20-1938 16. Karthika Punima/Gurunanak 14.11.2016 Monday Kartika Jayanthi 23-1938 17. Eid Miladun Nabi 12.12.2016 Monday Agrahayana 21-1938

The following festivals occur on Sunday during the year 2016

1. MAY DAY 01.05.2016 SUNDAY VAISAKHA 10-1938 2. GANDHI JAYANTHI 02.10.2016 SUNDAY ASVINA 10-1938 3. DURGASTAMI 09.10.2016 SUNDAY ASVINA

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17-13-938 4. DEEPAVALI 30.10.2016 SUNDAY KARTIKA 08-1938 5. CHRISTMAS 25.12.2016 SUNDAY PAUSHA 04-1938

If there is any change of date in respect of Idu’l Fitar, Idu’l Zuha, Muharram and Id-e-Milad as per the moon sight or any other holiday declared no, it shall be announced through electronic/print media. All the Heads of Financial Institutions in the State shall take action according to such an announcement and without waiting for formal order about the change of date. (By Order And In The Name Of The Governor Of Telangana State)

DR. RAJIV SHARMA CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

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GOVERNMENT OF TRIPURA ENERAL ADMINISTRATION (SA) DEPARTMENT SECRETARIAT

No. F. 17(1)-GA (SA)/2015 Dated, Agartala, the 5th October, 2015.

NOTIFICATION

In exercise of powers conferred by the explanation to the Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act., 1881, (XXVI of 1881), read with Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Notification No. 21/18/72-Judl. Dated 18.04.1972, the Governor of Tripura is pleased to declare the following days to be the public holidays for Banks, Financial Institutions situated in Tripura during the year 2016.

Sl. No Festival/Occasion Gregorian Saka/Era Days of the Calendar 1937-38 week 2016 1. Republic Day 26th January 6th Magha Tuesday 2. Yearly Bank Closing 1st April 12th Chaitra Friday Day 3. Saraswati Puja 12th February 23rd Magha Friday 4. Biju Festival 13th April 24th Chaitra Wednesday

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5. Bengali New Year’s 14th April 25th Chaitra Thursday Day 6. Garia Puja 20th April 31st Chaitra Wednesday 7. Idu’l Fitr 6th July 15th Wednesday Ashadha 8. Kharchi Puja 12th July 21st Tuesday Ashadha 9. Ker Puja 26th July 4th Sravana Tuesday 10. Independence Day 15th August 24th Monday Sravana 11. Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) 12th 21st Bhadra Monday September 12. Mahalaya 30th 8th Asvina Friday September 13. Maha Navmi 10th October 18th Asvina Monday 14. Vijaya Dasami 11th October 19th Asvina Tuesday 15. Muharram 12th October 20th Asvina Wednesday 16. Lakshmi Puja 15th October 23rd Asvina Saturday 17. Kali Puja 29th October 7th Kartika Saturday By Order etc

(S.K. Debbarma) Under Secretary to the Government of Tripura

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West Bengal – 16

Government of West Bengal Finance Department Audit Branch NOTIFICATION

No. 7690 – F(P2) Dated : 3rd November, 2015

In exercise of the power conferred by the explanation to Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 (XXVI of 1881), read with Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Notification No. 20/25/56-pub(I) dated the 8th June, 1957 the Governor is pleased to declare the following days to be public holidays during the year 2016.

Birthday of Swami Vivekananda 12th January, Tuesday **Birthday of Netaji 23rd January, Saturday Republic Day 26th January, Tuesday ** Saraswati Puja (Sree Panchami) 13th February, Saturday Doljatra 23rd March, Wednesday Good Friday 25th March, Friday Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar & Bengali 14th April, Thursday New Year’s Day Id-Ul-Fitre 6th July, Wednesday Independence Day 15th August, Monday Id-ud-joha 12th September, Monday Mahalaya 30th September, Friday

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Durgapuja

** Saptami 8th October, Saturday Nabami 10th October, Monday Vijaya Dasami 11th October, Tuesday Muharram 12th October, Wednesday ** Lakshmi Puja 15th October, Saturday ** Kalipuja 29th October, Saturday Birthday of Guru Nanak 14th November, Monday

NOTE:-

1. Sundays are holidays under the Negotiable Instrument Act. 2. In the year 2016, the following festivals/occasions fall on Sundays which are Public holidays under N.I Act and hence have not been included in the list of holidays :

1. May Day 1st May, Sunday 2. Birthday of Rabindra Nath 8th May, Sunday Tagore 3. Birthday of Gandhiji 2nd October, Sunday 4. Astami of Durgapuja 9th October, Sunday 5. Christmas Day 25th December, Sunday

3. The holiday with double asterisk marks i.e. (**) is applicable to those Government Offices only where Saturdays are not observed as full holiday.

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4. General Instructions as laid down below in this Notification 7694 –F(P2) Dated – 3rd November, 2015 are to be followed in case of Muslim festivals.

rd No. 7691 - F(P2) Dated : 3 November, 2015

In exercise of the power conferred by the explanation to Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 (XXVI of 1881), read with Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Notification No. 20/25/56-pub (I) dated the 8th June, 1957 the Governor is pleased to declare the following day to be public holiday during the year 2016.

1. Yearly closing of Bank – 1st April, Friday.

NOTE:- All the State Government Offices including Treasuries, Sub-Treasuries shall remain open on the 1st April 2016 which has been declared as public Holiday under N.I. Act, under this Notification.

rd NO. 7692 - F(P2) Dated : 3 November, 2015

The Governor is pleased to notify that on the following days during the year 2016, which are not declared to be public holidays, 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.

New Year’s Day (2016 A.D) 1st January, Friday Day after Doljatra (Holi) 24th March, Thursday

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Birthday of Poet Bhanu Bhakt 13th July, Wednesday (for Darjeeling Dist only) Janmastami 25th August, Thursday Mahasasthi of Durgapuja 7th October, Friday Additional day in connection with 13th October, Thursday & 14th Durga Puja October, Friday Additional Day in connection with 31st October, Monday Kali Puja Bhatridwitiya 1st November, Tuesday Fateha – Dwaz – Daham 13th December, Tuesday

NOTE:-

1. In the year 2016, the following festivals/occasions fall on Sundays which are public holidays under N.I. Act and hence have not been included in the list of holidays : (i) Additional day in connection with Laxmipuja : 16th October, Sunday (ii) Additional day in connection with Kali Puja : 30th October, Sunday 2. Ekadashi of Durgapuja falls on 12th October which is a public holiday under N.I. Act for Muharram and hence has not been included here.

rd No. 7693- F(P2) Dated : 3 November, 2015

The Governor is pleased to declare that the following days may be observed as sectional holidays in the year 2016 for the employees of different communities mentioned against each:

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** Easter Saturday 26th March, Saturday (for Christians only) Baisakhi 13th April, Wednesday (for Sikhs only) Mahabirjayanti 19th April, Tuesday (for Jains Only) ** Buddha Purnima 21st May, Saturday (for Buddhist Only) Sab-e-Barat 23rd May, Monday (for Muslims only) Karam Puja To be notified later on

NOTE :-

1. In the year 2016, the following festival/occasion falls on Sunday which are public holidays under N.I. Act and hence has not been included in the list of holidays :

i) Chat Puja : 6th November, Sunday

2. The holiday with double asterisk marks i.e. (**) is applicable to those Government Offices only where Saturdays are not observed as full holiday.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN ALL TYPES OF HOLIDAYS INCLUDING HOLIDAYS FOR THE MUSLIM FESTIVALS

1. No substitute holiday should be allowed if any of the festival – holidays initially notified subsequently happens to fall on a weekly off or any other non-working day or in the event of more than one festival falling on the same day.

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2. If there is any change in the date of ID-UL-Fitre, ID-Ud-Zoha, Muharram, Fateha-Dwaz-Daham, Sab-e-Barat depending upon the sighting of the moon, holiday will be declared by a separate order for the date on which the festival would be actually observed in lieu of the date originally notified as holiday for this festival. 3. It may happen that the change of date of above occasions has to be notified at a very short notice. In such a situation, announcement would be made through T.V/ A.I.R/News Papers and Heads of Department/Offices of the State Government may take action according to such announcements without waiting for formal order about the change of date.

By order of the Governor,

O.S.D & E.O. Joint Secretary to the Government of West Bengal

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