Muharram is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by the Muslim community in India as it marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year and it falls on August 30(Sunday) as per DOPT OM “Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2020”
HOLIDAY
Holiday on October 26, 2020 on account of Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami is celebrated as victory of Lord Rama over Demon Ravana and also triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo Demon Mahishasura. Vijayadashami is also known as Dussehra or Dasara. In Nepal Dasara is celebrated as Dashain.
Holiday on August 12, 2020 for Janmashtami
Janmashtami is the birthday of Lord Krishna. Krishna Janmashtami is also known as Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti and Sree Jayanthi and a Gazetted holiday in many regions of India. In Tamil Nadu this holiday is known as Sri Krishna Jayanti
Holiday on August 15, 2020 on account of Independence Day
Independence Day is a gazetted holiday in India. National, state and local government offices, post offices and banks are closed on this day. Stores and other businesses and organizations may be closed or have reduced opening hours.
Salary/Pension to CG employees/Pensioner in Kerala on 20 August 2020 for “ONAM” Festival
ONAM is the State festival of Kerala. The Festival commences on 22nd August 2020 and culminates on 02nd September 2020 This is also a social festival and is celebrated by one and all