Kerala government and public sector employees can look forward to two consecutive days of holiday in the middle of next week as the state administration on Sunday declared May 28 also as a holiday for Bakrid, in addition to May 27.In a notification, the General Administration Department said that May 27 had already been declared a holiday for Bakrid, the ‘festival of sacrifice’.”Since ‘Id-Ul-Ad’ha’ (Bakrid) is being celebrated in the state on May 28, the government is pleased to order that Thursday, May 28, 2026, will also be a holiday…,” the notification said.It further said that Thursday will be a holiday for all government offices in the state, including all public sector undertakings, educational institutions, including professional colleges, and institutions coming under the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881.Last year, there was a political row in the state after the government decided to change the Bakrid holiday.Originally, June 6, 2025, was marked as a holiday for Bakrid. However, following reports that the festival would be celebrated across the state on June 7, 2025, the Kerala government changed the date of the public holiday to June 7 and declared the original date as a regular working day.However, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and a few other Muslim outfits had criticised the government’s move to change the holiday and accused it of attempting to implement “communal agenda and fascism” in the state.Subsequently, the government had declared June 6 also a holiday.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEbola Outbreak Declared Global Health Emergency By WHO; India Advises Against Non-Essential TravelTwisha Sharma Death Case: Supreme Court Steps In, CJI-Led Bench Schedules Next HearingArmy, J&K Police And CRPF Launch Anti Terror Joint Op In Gambhir Muglan Area J&K‘Free Mein Milega’: Iran Tells Marco Rubio To Take ‘Sabhyata Ka Crash Course’ In IndiaNDA Faces Seat Shift In Rajya Sabha Polls While Vijay’s TVK Gains Major OpportunityRaghav Chadha Appointed Chairman Of Petitions Committee In Rajya Sabha Weeks After Joining BJPVinesh Phogat Gets Relief From Delhi HC Ahead Of Asian Games 2026 Selection Trials’Whole-Of-Nation Approach’: CDS Chauhan Says Future Wars Will Span Cyber, Cognitive DomainsMarco Rubio Meets PM Modi In India As Both Nations Deepen Strategic And Technology TiesTwisha Sharma Case: Family Alleges Samarth Singh Received VIP Treatment Inside Court Premises123PhotostoriesWhy your kitchen knife gets dull so fast and the 5 ways to fix itZendaya’s home is where fairytale charm meets modern style – 5 art inspirations that you can take away5 science-backed ways parents can build a child’s confidence6 Indian railway foods people still feel nostalgic aboutFrom coconut oil to clove water: 5 desi beauty trends that actually workThe hidden danger of Fatty Liver Disease: Why doctors say it can help Liver Cancer thrive even before CirrhosisArt quote of the day by Vincent van Gogh: “If one really loves nature, one can find beauty everywhere”5 brutal success lessons every ambitious young Indian can learn from cricketer Vaibhav SooryavanshiThe body check: What your tongue colour may reveal about your healthThought of the day inspired by the Bhagavad Gita: “Self-control is greater than controlling others123Hot PicksWhite House ShootingDelhi traffic advisoryNaseer BestUPSC prelims 2026Mumbai local train newsBengaluru suicideBengal bakrid holidayTop TrendingTwisha SharmaVaibhav SooryavanshiNFL Draft RumorFaridabad Volleyball Player MurderNew Green Card RuleJEE Advanced Response SheetIPL Orange Cap 2026Megan Thee StallionFalta election resultWest Bengal Annapurna Yojana
Kerala government and public sector employees can look forward to two consecutive days of holiday in the middle of next week as the state administration on Sunday declared May 28 also as a holiday for Bakrid, in addition to May 27.In a notification, the General Administration Department said that May 27 had already been declared a holiday for Bakrid, the ‘festival of sacrifice’.“Since ‘Id-Ul-Ad’ha’ (Bakrid) is being celebrated in the state on May 28, the government is pleased to order that Thursday, May 28, 2026, will also be a holiday…,” the notification said.It further said that Thursday will be a holiday for all government offices in the state, including all public sector undertakings, educational institutions, including professional colleges, and institutions coming under the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881.Last year, there was a political row in the state after the government decided to change the Bakrid holiday.Originally, June 6, 2025, was marked as a holiday for Bakrid. However, following reports that the festival would be celebrated across the state on June 7, 2025, the Kerala government changed the date of the public holiday to June 7 and declared the original date as a regular working day.However, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and a few other Muslim outfits had criticised the government’s move to change the holiday and accused it of attempting to implement “communal agenda and fascism” in the state.Subsequently, the government had declared June 6 also a holiday.
