How Chandigarh Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?
Chandigarh's position as a shared Union Territory capital means its workforce spans Central Government employees, state government staff from both Punjab and Haryana, and a large private sector, each operating under different leave and holiday rules. Maintaining a single accurate payroll calendar is therefore more complex than in a standard state setup.
Four of the 17 holidays follow the Islamic lunar calendar and may shift by a day based on moon sighting, requiring payroll teams to stay close to official circulars as each date approaches. The October to November stretch Dussehra, Diwali and Guru Nanak's Birthday within five weeks generates the highest leave volume of the year. In 2026, Diwali falls on a Sunday, so there is no in-lieu day for government offices; payroll teams should account for this before processing November leave balances.
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