National Holiday Dilemma: Should We Give Monday Off Since August 15th Is a Sunday?

We are working in the Shops and Establishments Act and the Industrial Employment Standing Orders Act is applicable to us. Since this year, the 15th of August is falling on Sunday, our weekly holiday. Should we declare a holiday on Monday in addition to Sunday, or is it not necessary? Please suggest.

There is no legal obligation to give compensatory holiday when a national holiday falls on Sunday. This is because there are a number of establishments that have different weekly off days other than Sunday. At the same time, if the employer is willing, then an additional festival holiday can be given for the year in which public holidays fall on a Sunday.

Regards,
Madhu.T.K