Himachal Pradesh declares October 29 public holiday for Karwa Chauth

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced October 29 as a public holiday across the state to observe Karwa Chauth. The directive, issued by the General Administration Department under the Governor’s instructions, applies to all government offices, boards, corporations, schools, colleges, and universities.

While state departments and public sector undertakings will observe the holiday, commercial banks will remain operational as the day is not covered under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.