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Keralam Declares Public Holiday on October 19 for Durgashtami
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News18•16-10-2026, 13:15
Keralam Declares Public Holiday on October 19 for Durgashtami
- •The Keralam government officially declared October 19 as a public holiday for the Durgashtami festival.
- •The General Administration Department issued the official order regarding the holiday closure.
- •The holiday applies to all government and quasi-government offices, public sector undertakings, and educational institutions.
- •Institutions covered under the Negotiable Instruments Act will also remain closed.
- •The holiday creates an extended weekend break combined with the upcoming Pooja festival holidays on October 20 and 21.
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The Keralam government declared October 19 as a public holiday in connection with the Durgashtami festival.
The holiday applies to all government and quasi-government offices, public sector undertakings, institutions under the Negotiable Instruments Act, and all educational institutions including professional colleges.
The holiday on October 19 comes ahead of the Pooja festival holidays on October 20 and 21, providing an extended four-day break when combined with Sunday's weekend holiday.
