Karwa Chauth 2026: Uttarakhand Announces Holiday for Female Employees

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October 28, 2026

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Karwa Chauth 2026: Uttarakhand Announces Holiday for Female Employees

The Uttarakhand government, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has declared a one-day holiday for women across the state on the occasion of Karwa Chauth, according to an order issued by the General Administration Department.

As per the order, Thursday, October 29, 2026 will be observed as a holiday for female employees working in government and private offices, educational institutions, and state-run establishments. The decision is expected to provide relief to women observing the festival.

Meanwhile, markets across Uttarakhand are witnessing a surge in activity ahead of Karwa Chauth. Women are busy making last-minute preparations for the festival, with shops selling clothing, jewellery, cosmetics, and traditional accessories reporting increased footfall.

मुख्यमंत्री श्री पुष्कर सिंह धामी के निर्देशों के क्रम में करवा चौथ पर्व पर प्रदेश की महिला कार्मिकों के लिए 29 अक्टूबर 2026 (गुरुवार) को सार्वजनिक अवकाश घोषित किया है। इस संबंध में आदेश जारी कर दिए गए हैं। मुख्यमंत्री श्री पुष्कर सिंह धामी ने कहा कि करवा चौथ महिलाओं की आस्था, प्रेम और पारिवारिक विश्वास से जुड़ा महत्वपूर्ण पर्व है। राज्य सरकार महिलाओं की भावनाओं, आस्था और परंपराओं का सम्मान करते हुए उनके हितों के प्रति संवेदनशीलता के साथ कार्य कर रही है। मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि राज्य सरकार का प्रयास है कि विकास के साथ-साथ हमारी समृद्ध सांस्कृतिक विरासत और पारंपरिक पर्वों से जुड़ी भावनाएं भी सशक्त हों। करवा चौथ जैसे पर्व परिवारों में प्रेम, विश्वास और आपसी समर्पण की भावना को मजबूत करते हैं।

— Uttarakhand DIPR (@DIPR_UK) October 28, 2026

Karwa Chauth is traditionally observed by married Hindu women, many of whom undertake a nirjala fast—abstaining from both food and water—for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. The festival is marked by prayers, rituals, and festive gatherings, with preparations gaining momentum across the state.

With the festival approaching, shopping centres and local markets remain abuzz as women make arrangements for the occasion.

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