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Himachal declares public holiday for Bhai Dooj on 11 November
The Story in Brief
The Himachal Pradesh government has declared 11 November 2026 as a public holiday for Bhai Dooj, applicable to both male and female employees. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu approved the decision on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, and a notification was issued the same day.
Previously, only women employees were granted leave for the festival. The revised order allows all government staff to observe the festival with their families.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The decision extends a holiday that was earlier limited to women to all government employees, making it a full public holiday for the first time. This affects every state government office in Himachal Pradesh, which will remain closed on 11 November. The notification has already been issued, so no further administrative steps remain, the holiday takes effect immediately.
Source: amarujala.com
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