West Bengal
HolidayNotification regarding declaration of holiday on occasion of Bye-Elections to 70-Rejinagar and 210 Nandi gram Assemblies on 06th Oct 2026 in West Bengal
West Bengal published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: west-bengal-notification-regarding-declaration-of-holiday-on-occasion-of-bye-elections-to-70-rejinagar-and-210-nandi-gram-assembli) on 2026-09-16, filed under Holiday. The purpose of this notification is to ensure that all citizens can exercise their right to vote in the Bye-Elections without any hindrance or obligation to attend work.
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| Gazette ID | west-bengal-notification-regarding-declaration-of-holiday-on-occasion-of-bye-elections-to-70-rejinagar-and-210-nandi-gram-assembli |
| Category | Holiday |
Action Required
Employers in West Bengal must declare a holiday on October 6th, 2026, and ensure that all employees are allowed to cast their votes without any deduction in pay or leave. They must also comply with the relevant labour laws and regulations.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- The West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act
- The Negotiable Instruments Act
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in West Bengal must declare a holiday on October 6th, 2026, and ensure that all employees are allowed to cast their votes without any deduction in pay or leave. They must also comply with the relevant labour laws and regulations. |
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Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to ensure that all citizens can exercise their right to vote in the Bye-Elections without any hindrance or obligation to attend work.
Summary
The West Bengal government has declared a holiday on October 6th, 2026, due to the Bye-Elections to 70-Rejinagar and 210 Nandi gram Assemblies. This holiday will apply to all establishments in the state, including private and public sector organizations.