Viswakarma Puja Holiday: Big Announcement! Finance Department Declares State Holiday for Viswakarma Puja
Viswakarma Puja Holiday: The Government of West Bengal’s Finance Department has brought good news for state government employees by issuing a new notification. According to a notification published on September 10, 2025, a public holiday has been declared across the state to celebrate the upcoming Viswakarma Puja. This announcement will benefit lakhs of government employees, teachers, and students, allowing them to celebrate the festival with their families.
This notification, No. 3323-F(P2), was issued from Nabanna in continuation of a previous notification (No. 4712-F(P2) dated 22nd November, 2024). The circular, signed by P. K. Mishra, Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal, has been forwarded to all relevant departments for necessary action. This holiday will lead to the closure of government offices and educational institutions, facilitating festival preparations and celebrations. Viswakarma Puja, dedicated to the divine architect Lord Viswakarma, is celebrated with great enthusiasm in West Bengal, especially in factories, industrial units, and artisan communities. This holiday declaration by the state government honors this significant cultural tradition.
Details of the Holiday
Here are the key details about the upcoming holiday that you need to know:
- Date of Holiday: 17th September, 2025
- Day: Wednesday
- Occasion: Viswakarma Puja
This holiday provides state government employees with an additional day off in the middle of the week, offering a brief respite from their daily work schedules.
Who is this Holiday Applicable To?
According to the notification, the holiday will be applicable to the following establishments:
- All State Government Offices
- Local Bodies
- Statutory Bodies
- Boards, Corporations, and Undertakings controlled or owned by the State Government
- Educational Institutions and other offices/institutions under the control of the Government of West Bengal
Exceptions
While most government establishments will be closed, the notification specifies that certain essential offices will remain operational. The following two offices are exempt from this holiday:
- The office of the Registrar of Assurances, Kolkata
- The office of the Collector of Stamp Revenue, Kolkata
These two departments will function as usual. Therefore, individuals with urgent business at these offices are advised to take note of this exception.
