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The government has added another day to the public holiday for Durga Puja this year, giving government employees a five-day break from October 20 to 24.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman approved October 22 (Thursday) as an additional public holiday through an executive order on Tuesday, his Press Secretary AAM Saleh Shibly confirmed.
According to the government’s holiday calendar, October 20 (Tuesday), Maha Navami, is a public holiday under an executive order, while October 21 (Wednesday), Bijoya Dashami, is a general holiday.
With October 22 also declared a public holiday, the break will continue through October 23 and 24, which fall on Friday and Saturday, the weekly holidays.
As a result, government officials and employees will enjoy five consecutive days off from Tuesday, October 20, to Saturday, October 24, without having to take any additional leave.
This year, Mahalaya will be observed on October 10. Maha Shashthi will be observed on October 16, Maha Saptami on October 18, Maha Ashtami on October 19, Maha Navami on October 20 and Bijoya Dashami on October 21.
The extended holiday will also affect banks, financial institutions and other organisations according to relevant regulations. However, employees engaged in emergency and essential services will have to remain on duty as decided by the respective authorities.
