kolkata

IIE DIGITAL DESK : Kolkata, May 23: The West Bengal government has announced that there will be a public holiday in the state on May 28 on the occasion of Eid-Ud-Zoha. The decision was officially notified on Saturday through a government order issued by the state administration.

The notification, the Governor of West Bengal has been pleased to declare May 28, 2026 (Thursday) as a public holiday in observance of Eid-Ud-Zoha. The order also includes a revision of earlier holiday notifications issued for the festival period.

The statement further clarifies that the previously declared holidays for May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) and May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) have now been withdrawn. As a result, both these dates will now be considered working days for all offices, institutions, and establishments where the earlier holiday notification was applicable.

The revised schedule means that only May 28 will be observed as the official holiday for Eid-Ud-Zoha in the state, ensuring uniform implementation across government departments and institutions.

The adjustment has been made as part of administrative revision of the holiday calendar, and all concerned departments have been instructed to follow the updated order accordingly.