Holiday for Karam Puja: More good news for state government employees. The Government of West Bengal has announced a new public holiday on the occasion of Karam Puja. A notification regarding this has been issued by the Finance Department (Audit Branch). This holiday provides an additional day off for state government employees. Let’s delve into the details of this announcement.
Date and Reason for the Holiday
According to the notification, the “Karam Puja” festival will be celebrated on 3rd September, 2025, which is a Wednesday. In light of this, the Governor has declared September 3rd, 2025, as a State Government Holiday. This announcement serves as a partial modification to the earlier Finance Department Memo No. 4712-F(P2) dated 22/11/2024.
Who is Eligible for This Holiday?
This holiday will be applicable to the following bodies and institutions:
- State Government Offices
- Local Bodies
- Statutory Bodies, Boards, Corporations, and Undertakings
- Educational institutions controlled or owned by the State Government
- Employees of tribal communities working in Tea Gardens throughout the State
Which Offices are Exempted?
However, the holiday will not be effective in two government offices. The exempted offices are:
- The office of the Registrar of Assurances, Kolkata
- The office of the Collector of Stamp Revenue, Kolkata
Notification Details
The notification for this holiday was issued with the signature of Shri P.K. Mishra, the Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal. The official notification number is No.2802-F(P2), and it is dated 29/07/2025. Copies of the notification have been forwarded to numerous government departments for information and necessary action, including the Principal Accountant General, all departmental secretaries, and District Magistrates.
Karam Puja is a significant festival, primarily for the tribal communities of the state. This holiday declaration is a gesture of respect towards the cultural heritage of these communities, allowing them to celebrate their festival with due reverence. It also comes as welcome news for government employees, offering them an additional day of rest.
