Shimla
The Himachal Pradesh Government has declared November 11, 2026 (Wednesday), a public holiday across the state on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj.
According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department on November 10, all government departments, boards, corporations, schools, colleges and universities under the state government will remain closed to enable employees to celebrate the festival with their families.
The notification, issued by order of the Governor, further clarifies that the holiday will not qualify as a holiday under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
