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The work culture across the world differs (based on the country, geographic location, cultural background and other factors) and so are the number of holidays available. In India Government Employees are entitled to have National or Gazetted Holidays over the year.
Government employees must have a clear idea about the Government Employee’s holidays in February 2023 and other months. In the following article, the Government Employee’s holidays in February 2023 are discussed in detail.
Government Employee’s holidays in February 2023
In India, Government Employee’s holidays in February 2023 and other months are properly listed as gazetted and restricted holidays. Government Employee’s holidays in February 2023 include zero gazetted holidays and 4 restricted holidays. To understand the difference between the Gazetted holidays and restricted holidays, check out the following section for more information. You will find the detailed list of Government Employee’s holidays in February 2023 For Teachers & Students is also mentioned below.
Gazetted Holidays Meaning
Gazetted Holidays are the mandatory holidays approved by the Government of India for the year. On the Gazetted Holidays, all government and private offices along with banks, schools and colleges will remain closed. People of India are entitled to these holidays across India maybe except for the emergency services.
Restricted Holidays Meaning
Restricted Holidays are also known as Optional Holidays. The list of Restricted holidays may include holidays that are state or festival specific and the employees are allowed to avail of a specific number of restricted holidays from the entire list. These are not mandatory holidays available for all. The Restricted Holidays can be availed at the discretion of the individual employee or at the discretion of the office, school, or any other institution concerned.
Government Employee’s holidays in February 2023 List
As there are no gazetted holidays in February 2023, here is the list of restricted holidays assigned as Government Employee’s holidays in February 2023.
Government Employee’s holidays in February 2023 (Restricted) | Dates |
Hazarat Ali’s Birthday/Guru Ravi | 5th February 2023 |
Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati | 15th February 2023 |
Maha Shivratri | 18th February 2023 |
Shiva ji Jayanti | 19th February 2023 |