Shimla, August 27: The Himachal Pradesh government has declared Friday, August 28, 2026, as a public holiday across the state on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department on Wednesday, the holiday will apply to all government departments, boards, corporations, schools, colleges and universities in Himachal Pradesh.
The notification stated that the decision was taken to enable employees and students to celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan. However, the holiday will not be considered a holiday under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
The notification was approved by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
