Meghalaya
Labour CodeCorrigendum regarding the State Holiday for Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) may please be read as 28th May, 2026 instead of 27th May, 2026
Meghalaya published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: meghalaya-corrigendum-regarding-the-state-holiday-for-id-ul-zuha-bakrid-may-please-be-read-as-28th-may-2026-instead-of-27th-may-20) on 2026-05-21, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to correct the previously announced date of the state holiday for Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) to ensure accurate information and proper planning for employers and employees in Meghalaya.
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| Gazette ID | meghalaya-corrigendum-regarding-the-state-holiday-for-id-ul-zuha-bakrid-may-please-be-read-as-28th-may-2026-instead-of-27th-may-20 |
| Category | Labour Code |
Action Required
Employers in Meghalaya must update their holiday calendars to reflect the corrected date of 28th May 2026 for Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) and ensure that employees are granted the holiday on the correct date. This may involve revising leave policies and payroll schedules accordingly.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (for banking holidays)
- State List of Holidays
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Meghalaya must update their holiday calendars to reflect the corrected date of 28th May 2026 for Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) and ensure that employees are granted the holiday on the correct date. This may involve revising leave policies and payroll schedules accordingly. |
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Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to correct the previously announced date of the state holiday for Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) to ensure accurate information and proper planning for employers and employees in Meghalaya.
Summary
The Government of Meghalaya has issued a corrigendum regarding the state holiday for Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid), changing the date from 27th May 2026 to 28th May 2026. This change affects the list of state holidays for the year 2026 in Meghalaya.