WB Holiday Announcement: West Bengal Government Declares Holiday on December 27 for Specific Employees

WB Holiday Announcement: Kolkata: The West Bengal Government has announced a holiday update as the year comes to an end. The State Finance Department issued a notification declaring a special holiday on December 27, 2025 (Saturday). It is important to note that this holiday is not for all employees but is applicable only to those belonging to a specific community. Here are the full details.

Notification Details

The Finance (Audit) Department of the Government of West Bengal issued Notification No. 4600-F(P2) on December 23, 2025. Through this order, the Governor has declared a holiday to observe the ‘Prakash Purab’ (Birth Anniversary) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

• Holiday Date: December 27, 2025 (Saturday).
• Occasion: ‘Prakash Purab’ of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
• Type of Holiday: Sectional Holiday.

Who is Eligible for This Holiday?

According to the official notification, this is a Sectional Holiday, meaning it is not a general public holiday for everyone. It is strictly reserved for employees belonging to the Sikh community. This order is applicable to Sikh employees working in:

• State Government Offices
• Local Bodies
• Statutory Bodies
• Boards, Corporations, and Undertakings owned or controlled by the State Government
• Educational Institutions

Background and Significance

This notification is a continuation of the Department’s previous Notification No. 289-F(P2), dated January 17, 2024. Guru Gobind Singh Ji is a central figure in Sikhism, and his birth anniversary is a day of great reverence. By declaring this Sectional Holiday, the State Government ensures that employees from the Sikh community can observe this auspicious day.

The notification has been forwarded to all relevant departments, including the Accountant General and Divisional Commissioners, for information and necessary action.