• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Delhi Metro
  • Delhi News
  • Delhi Locations
  • Delhi Travel
  • Information
  • Story Archives
  • Weather

Delhi Capital

One Stop Information Guide

You are here: Home / Information / Gazetted and Restricted Holidays in Delhi 2023

Gazetted and Restricted Holidays in Delhi 2023

Last Updated on March 26, 2023 By Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Delhi, the capital city of India, is a bustling metropolis that is home to a diverse population. The city is known for its vibrant culture and rich history, which is reflected in its gazetted holiday list. A gazetted holiday is a public holiday that is declared by the government and is observed by all government offices, banks, and public institutions. In this article, we will discuss the gazetted holiday list for Delhi.

Delhi Govt Gazetted Holiday List 2023 
Day Date Holidays
Thursday 26 January 2023 Republic Day
 Wednesday 08 March 2023 Holi
Thursday 30 March 2023 Ram Navami
Tuesday 04 April 2023 Mahavir Jayanti
 Friday 07 April 2023 Good Friday
 Saturday 22 April 2023 Id-ul-Fitr
 Friday 05 May 2023 Buddha Purnima
Thursday 29 June 2023 Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
 Saturday 29 July 2023 Muharram
Tuesday 15 August 2023 Independence Day
Thursday 07 September 2023 Janmashtami (Vaishnva)
Thursday 28 September 2023 Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e Milad
 Monday 02 October 2023 Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday
Tuesday  24 October 2023 Dussehra
Saturday  28 October 2023 Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday
Sunday 12 November 2023 Diwali (Deepavali)
Monday 27 November 2023 Guru Nanak’s Birthday
Monday  25 December 2023 Christmas Day

Apart from these gazetted holidays, Delhi also has several state-specific holidays such as Haryana Day, Uttar Pradesh Day, and Delhi Day. These holidays are celebrated with great enthusiasm by the local communities and add to the festive spirit of the city. Delhi’s gazetted holiday list reflects the city’s diverse culture and rich history.

In addition to gazetted holidays, the government of Delhi also declares a list of restricted holidays. These are holidays that are not mandatory for all government offices, banks, and public institutions to observe, but can be chosen by employees based on their religious or cultural beliefs. In this article, we will discuss the restricted holiday list for Delhi.

Delhi Govt Restricted Holiday List 2023 
Day Date Holiday
Sunday 01 January 2023 New Year’s Day
Saturday 14 January 2023 Makar Sankranti/Magha/ Bihu
Sunday 15 January 2023 Pongal
Thursday 26 January 2023 Basant Panchami/ Sri Panchami
Sunday 05 February 2023 Hazarat Ali’s Birthday, Guru Ravidas’s Birthday
Wednesday 15 February 2023 Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Saturday 18 February 2023 Maha Shivratri
Sunday 19 February 2023 Shiva ji Jayanti
Tuesday 07 March 2023 Holika Dahan, Dolyatra
Wednesday 22 March 2023 Chaitra Sukladi/ Gudi Padava / Ugadi/ Cheti Chand
Sunday 09 April 2023 Easter Sunday
Friday 14 April 2023 Vaisakhi / Vishu / Meshadi
Saturday 15 April 2023 Vaisakhadi (Bengal)/Bahag Bihu (Assam)
Friday 21 April 2023 Jamat-Ul-Vida
Tuesday 09 May 2023 Birthday of Guru Rabindranath Tagore
Tuesday 20 June 2023 Rath Yatra
Wednesday 16 August 2023 Parsi New Year’s day/ Nauraj
Sunday 20 August 2023 Vinayaka Chaturthi
Tuesday 29 August 2023 Onam or Thiru Onam Day
Wednesday 30 August 2023 Raksha Bandhan
Wednesday 06 September 2023 Janmashtami (Smarta)
Tuesday 19 September 202 Ganesh Chaturthi
Saturday 21 October 2023 Dussehra (Saptami)
Sunday 22 October 2023 Dussehra (Mahashtami)
Monday 23 October 2023 Dussehra (Mahanavmi)
Wednesday 01 November 2023 Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)
Sunday 12 November 2023 Naraka Chaturdasi
Monday 13 November 2023 Govardhan Puja
Wednesday 15 November 2023 Bhai Duj
Sunday 19 November 2023 Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhat Puja)
Friday 24 November 2023 Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day
Sunday 24 December 2023 Christmas Eve

In conclusion, the restricted holiday list for Delhi reflects the city’s diverse culture and rich heritage. These holidays give employees the flexibility to choose holidays based on their religious or cultural beliefs and add to the festive spirit of the city. While these holidays may not be mandatory, they are observed with great enthusiasm by the communities they represent.

Filed Under: Information

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Follow DelhiCapiatal on Google News

Recent Posts

  • Delhi Metro Phase IV Corridor – Rithala – Narela – Kundli – Nathupur
  • Why Delhi Transportation Department is Crushing Hundreds of E-Rickshaws
  • Burrp Fest 2024: Delhi’s Biggest Beer Festival
  • Delhi Metro Phase IV Progress, Priority Corridors, Line, Route, Stations
  • New Aqua Link Line Metro Construction Set to Begin in March 2025
  • Amrit Udyan Welcomes Visitors for Summer Bloom Display
  • Why are Delhi’s Electricity Bills Suddenly So High?
  • Movie Magic Under the Stars: Delhi’s Best Open-Air Cinema Spots
  • Delhi Book Fair & Stationery Expo 2024
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2025 · About Us · Contact Us · Disclaimer · Privacy Policy