Kerala Government Declares Two Consecutive Days of Holiday for Bakrid
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- •Kerala government declares two consecutive days of holiday for Bakrid on May 27 and 28.
- •The General Administration Department issues a notification stating that May 28 will also be a holiday for government offices and institutions in the state.
- •The decision is aimed at allowing government employees and students to participate in the festivities without any disruptions.
- •Last year, the Kerala government faced criticism for changing the date of the Bakrid holiday.
- •The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and a few other Muslim outfits had criticized the government's move, accusing it of attempting to implement "communal agenda and fascism" in the state.
The Kerala government has announced a two-day holiday for public sector employees and government offices in the state, coinciding with the celebration of Bakrid, also known as 'Id-Ul-Ad'ha', the 'festival of sacrifice'. The General Administration Department issued a notification on Sunday declaring May 28 as a holiday in addition to the already scheduled May 27 holiday for Bakrid.
According to the notification, Thursday, May 28, 2026, will be a holiday for all government offices, including public sector undertakings, educational institutions, including professional colleges, and institutions coming under the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881. The decision is aimed at allowing government employees and students to participate in the festivities without any disruptions. This move is likely to benefit a large number of people in the state, particularly Muslims, who observe the festival with great fervor.
