Ahead of Diwali, the Yogi government has announced an additional holiday for state employees on November 1, complementing the October 31 holiday. This decision provides employees with a four-day break, as November 2 and 3 fall on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
Schools and government offices closed
With the added holiday, various government offices and secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh will remain closed on November 1. The Diwali celebrations this year begin on October 31, continuing through the evening of November 1, offering employees extended time to celebrate with family.
Similar holidays in Uttarakhand
Following Uttar Pradesh, the Uttarakhand government under CM Pushkar Dhami has also declared November 1 as a holiday, granting employees a four-day festive break.
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