This Office Memorandum outlines the list of compulsory and restricted holidays for Central Government administrative offices for the year 2018. It specifies 14 compulsory holidays for offices outside Delhi and provides guidelines for selecting additional holidays through Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committees. Provisions are included for potential date changes due to lunar sightings for specific religious holidays. Industrial and commercial establishments are directed to observe three national holidays, while Indian Missions abroad and banks follow separate regulatory instructions. The circular ensures uniform holiday observance across various government departments and states.

This Office Memorandum outlines the list of compulsory and restricted holidays for Central Government administrative offices for the year 2018. It specifies 14 compulsory holidays for offices outside Delhi and provides guidelines for selecting additional holidays through Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committees. Provisions are included for potential date changes due to lunar sightings for specific religious holidays. Industrial and commercial establishments are directed to observe three national holidays, while Indian Missions abroad and banks follow separate regulatory instructions. The circular ensures uniform holiday observance across various government departments and states.