National & Festival Holidays
The wages to an employee on account of festival holidays shall be entitled if he has been in service under the employer for a total period of 30 days within a continuous period of 90 days immediately preceding such a holiday (which may vary from state to state).
National and Festival Holidays Matrix
"NFH Details" means a National and Festival Holiday Matrix that enumerates the national and festival holiday list entitling employees in industrial establishments, factories, shops, and other commercial establishments, etc., for paid holidays or to pay them double the wages or provide a compensatory holiday on another day within 6 months if they have worked on such holidays. This page will show the list of National and Festival Holidays that have been notified by the Appropriate Government.
National and Festival Holidays Matrix
It is intended to provide National and Festival holidays to workers in industrial establishments, factories, shops, commercial establishments, plantations, etc. Public holidays vis-à-vis National and Festival Holidays are being regulated under the Industrial Establishment (National and Festival Holidays) Act and Rules thereof in many states. However, in a few states, the same is being regulated under the Shops and Establishments Act of the respective states.
What are National and Festival Holidays?
With the provision of paid holidays on National and Festival Holidays, employees are encouraged to celebrate with due fervor and acknowledge the importance of these days. This act serves as a powerful tool in ensuring that the rights and interests of workers are protected and upheld, contributing to the overall development and progress of the workforce in India. Employees have the right to receive paid leave for three national holidays and additional festival holidays as determined by the respective State Governments. It should be noted that the specific holidays may differ across states, reflecting the rich cultural and regional diversity prevalent in India.
Eligibility to receive wages on account of festival holidays:
The wages to an employee on account of festival holidays shall be entitled if he has been in service under the employer for a total period of 30 days within a continuous period of 90 days immediately preceding such a holiday (which may vary from state to state).
Eligibility to receive wages on account of national holidays:
The employee is eligible from day one itself to avail of wages on National Holidays.
What is the provision given in the Act if employees are engaged during National and Festival Holidays?
If employees are engaged during National and Festival Holidays, they are, at their option, entitled to (a) twice the wages; or (b) wages for such a day and to avail of a substituted holiday with wages on any other day. (Varies from state to state).
Applicable States
Non-Applicable States
- 1. Central
- 2. Daman and Diu
- 3. Rajasthan
- 4. Tripura
- 5. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- 6. Lakshadweep
- 7. Sikkim