November 9, 2026, to Be Observed as a Public Holiday
Raipur, October 26, 2026/ Chhattisgarh Government has declared a public holiday for state employees on the auspicious occasion of Govardhan Puja, the second day of Diwali. According to an order issued by the state government, the holiday will be observed on Monday, November 9, 2026.
A notification issued by the General Administration Department (No. GENS-2101/3340/2026-GAD-5) states that Govardhan Puja had earlier been included in the list of optional holidays for November 9, 2026, under serial number 50, through a departmental notification dated November 6, 2025.
The state government has now amended the earlier notification, converting the optional holiday into a public/general holiday. Following this official announcement, November 9, 2026, will be observed as a public holiday in the relevant government offices and institutions across Chhattisgarh.
