Holiday Types & Classifications
Gazetted Holiday
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<holidayfyi-glossary slug="gazetted-holiday"></holidayfyi-glossary>A public holiday formally declared and published in an official government gazette, giving it legal force. The term is widely used in South Asian countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Gazetted holidays are binding on all government offices and may be observed by private employers as well.