UP government announces second Ram Navami holiday on March 27

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday announced an additional public holiday on March 27 for Ram Navami celebrations, according to an official statement.

"The decision has been taken keeping in mind the growing number of devotees visiting temples during the festival and to ensure their convenience," it said.

March 26 was already declared a holiday on account of Ram Navami.


"The move has been taken in respect of public sentiment and to facilitate smooth observance of the festival by devotees across the state," the statement said.