Keralam govt declares public holiday on October 19 for Durgashtami
The Kerala government has declared October 19 a public holiday to observe the Durgashtami festival. The order applies to all government offices, educational institutions, and public sector undertakings across the state.
Why it matters
This administrative decision impacts the operational schedule of all public and educational institutions in the region, providing an extended holiday period.
Keralam govt declares public holiday on October 19 for Durgashtami Holiday will apply to all government and quasi-government offices, public sector undertakings, institutions covered under the Negotiable Instruments Act and all educational institutions Thiruvananthapuram The Keralam government on Friday (October 16, 2026) declared October 19 a public holiday in connection with the Durgashtami festival, officials said.
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