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Diwali (Deepavali) — public holiday

29 October 2027 · India

A gazetted holiday in central government offices in 2027, in the list published by the Department of Personnel and Training. States and banks publish their own holiday lists.

Source: Department of Personnel and Training — holidays for central government offices in 2027 (Office Memorandum of 16 July 2026)

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