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Date Day Holiday 1st Jan Wednesday New Year’s Day 6th Jan Monday Guru Govind Singh Jayanti 14th Jan Tuesday Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Hazarat Ali’s Birthday 26th Jan Sunday Republic Day (Gazetted Holiday) 2nd Feb Sunday Vasant Panchami 12th Feb Wednesday Guru Ravidas Jayanti 19th Feb Wednesday Shivaji Jayanti 26th Feb Wednesday Maha Shivaratri 13th Mar Thursday Holika Dahana 14th Mar Friday Holi, Dolyatra (Gazetted) 28th Mar Friday Jamat Ul-Vida 30th Mar Sunday Chaitra Sukhladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa 31st Mar Monday Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitr 6th Apr Sunday Rama Navami 10th Apr Thursday Mahavir Jayanti 18th Apr Friday Good Friday 12th May Monday Buddha Purnima/Vesak 7th Jun Saturday Bakrid/Eid ul-Adha 6th Jul Sunday Muharram/Ashura 9th Aug Saturday Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) 15th Aug Friday Independence Day, Janmashtami (Smarta), Parsi New Year (Gazetted Holiday) 16th Aug Saturday Janmashtami 27th Aug Wednesday Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi 5th Sep Friday Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad, Onam 29th Sep Monday Maha Saptami 30th Sep Tuesday Maha Ashtami 1st Oct Wednesday Maha Navami 2nd Oct Thursday Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra (Gazetted Holidays) 7th Oct Tuesday Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti 10th Oct Friday Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) 20th Oct Monday Naraka Chaturdasi, Diwali/Deepavali 22nd Oct Wednesday Govardhan Puja 23rd Oct Thursday Bhai Duj 5th Nov Wednesday Guru Nanak Jayanti 24th Nov Monday Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day 24th Dec Wednesday Christmas Eve 25th Dec Thursday Christmas

As #Multinationalcompanies (#MNC) increasingly rely on #EmployerofRecord (#EOR) solutions to streamline international workforce expansion, compliance with localized labor statutes becomes a strategic necessity. India’s regulatory framework, particularly in cities like #Delhi, includes distinct rules regarding employee leave and holiday entitlements. For EORs managing employment responsibilities on behalf of MNCs, it is crucial to align with local legal standards to ensure smooth operations and risk mitigation. 1. Statutory Leave Entitlements Under Indian Labor Law #Indianlaborlaw prescribes several categories of leave, with specifics often varying by state. In Delhi, these are primarily governed by the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, in addition to applicable central legislation. EOR providers must incorporate these standards into their employment policies to ensure lawful engagement. a. #EarnedLeave (EL) / #PrivilegedLeave (PL) Employees earn this leave based on their duration of service—commonly accruing at a rate between 1.25 and 1.75 days per month. In Delhi, workers are entitled to a minimum of 15 days of earned leave per year. Unused days can typically be carried over (up to a limit of 45 days) and may be paid out upon termination, depending on company policy. b. Casual Leave (CL) Casual Leave is intended for short and unplanned personal matters. Most organizations in Delhi offer between 7 to 12 days of this leave annually. These days are not carried forward to the next year and are non-encashable. c. Sick Leave (SL) Under Delhi’s employment rules, workers are entitled to 12 days of paid sick leave annually. Employers may request a medical certificate for absences that extend beyond a couple of consecutive days. d. Maternity Leave The #MaternityBenefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 grants 26 weeks of paid maternity leave to eligible female employees for their first two deliveries. For subsequent births, the entitlement is 12 weeks. Provisions also exist for paid leave in case of miscarriage (6 weeks) and for adopting mothers (12 weeks under certain conditions). EORs are responsible for ensuring these benefits are provided in accordance with applicable laws. e. Paternity Leave While there is no statutory #paternityleave in India, many employers in Delhi voluntarily offer 5 to 15 days of paid leave to new fathers. EORs can support clients in implementing such benefits as part of inclusive HR practices. f. #SpecialLeave Categories Some companies may offer discretionary leave such as for marriage, bereavement, or education. These are usually governed by internal HR policies or individual employment contracts. 2. Public Holiday Structure in Delhi Delhi observes a mix of national, gazetted, and religious holidays throughout the year. Employers in India offer 10 to 14 public holidays depending upon the policies and religious observances and are expected to publish an annual list of recognized holidays. Key statutory holidays include: Organizations may offer #substituteholidays in #india to accommodate religious and cultural diversity, reinforcing their commitment to workforce inclusion.