Planning 2009 Holidays: How Many Days Off Should We Offer?

Hi,

I am preparing a holiday list for 2009. Can anyone help me out with the maximum number of holidays to be given in a year?

Regards,
Smita

Hi Smita,

The highest number is 14 holidays (Festival and national holidays). You cannot go beyond 14.

Regards,
Rajeev Dixit

Hi Samita,

As per the law, you have to declare a minimum of 7 festival holidays, including three national holidays, which are a must.

Thanks & Regards,
Arun Gupta
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Hi Smitha,

FYI,

THE TAMIL NADU INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS (NATIONAL AND FESTIVAL HOLIDAYS) ACT, 1958

This Act provides for the grant of paid holidays for five festival and four national holidays, i.e., on 26th January, the 15th August, the 2nd October, and on 1st May each year, to every person employed in an Industrial Establishment in the State.

Regards,
Rajasekar

Hi Smita,

Please mention the industry you are working in, as it varies from business to business and industry to industry. In the IT industry, the maximum number of holidays should be 10.

Regards,
Upasna

Hi,

I am with a Pune-based private limited company in the IT software industry, and we currently have 20 employees. Could you please provide guidance on what the holiday agreement should entail for our organization?

Thank you,
Grishma

Hi Smita,

I am sending a list of holidays available in 2009. According to your industry and your State/Region, you can decide on the holidays. However, the total number of holidays must comply with the limits set by your industry, as mentioned by others. National Holidays such as 26th Jan, 15th Aug, and 2nd Oct are mandatory, and 1st May is essential for Ind.

Happy New Year,
Krishna

Hi Smita,

In my organization, we give 10 holidays. However, you need to consider all factors. We provide 10 holidays because we have a 5-day working week. In organizations that operate 6 days a week, 14 holidays can be given.

Thanks and Regards,
Karan

Hi,

Kindly find attached the list of holidays across PAN India.

Please let me know if you need any further information.

Thank you.

Hi,

I am Ramu Hegde from Bangalore, working at a private limited company in the garments industry. According to the Karnataka Industrial Establishment Act of 1963, the minimum number of holidays is 10 in a year, which includes 5 national holidays such as 26th January, 1st May, 15th August, 2nd October, and 1st November, along with 5 festival holidays decided by the company management.

Regards,
Ramu Hegde

List of Holidays for the Year 2009

Month/Date

Day

Purpose

1st January 2009
Thursday
New Year

26th January 2009
Monday
Republic Day

11th March 2009
Tuesday
Idmilad/ Holi

27th March 2009
Friday
Gudi Padwa

1st May 2009
Friday
Labor Day

5th August 2009
Wednesday
Raksha Bandhan

15th August 2009
Saturday
Independence Day

23rd August 2009
Sunday
Ganesh Chaturthi

28th September 2009
Monday
Vijayadasami

2nd October 2009
Friday
Gandhi Jayanthi

17th October 2009
Saturday
Diwali

25th December 2009
Friday
Christmas

Keeping in mind Pune (M.S)

Hi Smita,

Generally, the pattern is 3 national holidays and 5 others of general interest. If you are a manufacturing establishment (factory), you need to consult your union. Also, see the provisions of the Model Standing Orders applicable to you. If you are not a factory, then refer to the relevant act for your establishment, such as the Shops and Establishment Act, etc. You may also take cues from establishments similar to yours. In older establishments, the holiday pattern (number of holidays) is already set. Just follow them unless there is a very valid reason to deviate. In such cases, in my experience, it is difficult to lessen the number.

Regards,
Mohan

Mr. Karan, the holidays are decided according to the National Festival and Holidays Act. Please refer for your better knowledge.

Dear Mehul,

The determination of holidays will depend upon the nature of the business, rituals of the company, state laws, and the present market condition. Our company is in the FMCG manufacturing sector, and we observe only 7 out of 7 holidays, three of which are national holidays.

Thank you.

Best regards

Hi Smita,

Most of the private limited companies have a maximum of 10 days of holiday listed every year.

Manisha

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Regards,
Mubarak

Hi Smit,

I'm in a cement manufacturing company, and we have 9 holidays coming up in the next year, similar to last year. There are 5 festival holidays and 4 national holidays, in accordance with the Factories Act.

Sweta
HR Executive
KC Cement
:-P

Hi Smita,

You may refer to the attached list of holidays.

Regards,
Gaurav Tank

Hi Smita,

Based on my understanding, there should be a minimum of 10 holidays in a year, including national holidays like 15th August, 26th January, and 2nd October.

Regards,
Manjiri

Hi Krishna,

There are two kinds of holidays:

1. Closed holidays, which are compulsory national holidays, consist of five festivals and four national holidays, i.e., on 26th January, 15th August, 2nd October, and 1st May each year, for every person employed in an Industrial Establishment.

2. Optional holidays: If an industry/organization is spread across different states, to accommodate the local importance of festivals, employees can choose 2 or more holidays, with the total restricted to the number of holidays decided by the company. There is a restriction regarding the minimum compulsory holidays, but there is no such restriction on the maximum number of holidays if the company is very liberal in this regard.

GLN