Uttar Pradesh government declares public holiday on October 19 for Mahanavami celebrations

The Uttar Pradesh government has declared October 19 a public holiday for Mahanavami across the state, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

The decision revises the earlier holiday schedule under an order issued by Principal Secretary (General Administration) S V S Ranga Rao. Divisional commissioners, district magistrates, the High Court, banks and concerned departments have been directed to follow the revised order.

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The state had earlier declared October 20 a holiday for Mahanavami and Vijayadashami. With the latest decision, public holidays will be observed on both October 19 and 20.