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Kerala Government Declares 2026 Public Holidays: Compliance Alert for Businesses from SGC Services

The Government of Kerala, via official notification G.O.(P) No.14/2025/GAD, has released the finalized list of public holidays for the calendar year 2026. This announcement is crucial for all businesses, public sector undertakings, and financial institutions operating within the state, as timely compliance with these directives is a legal requirement under relevant labour and industrial laws.

The state cabinet approved the comprehensive list, which includes a notable addition for the banking sector: Maundy Thursday has been officially included as a holiday under the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act, meaning all banks and financial institutions in Kerala will observe a closure on that day.

For more details, Please refer the attached notification.

SGC Services: Your Partner in Compliance

Navigating the complexities of state-specific labor laws and payroll compliance can be challenging for any business. The official declaration of holidays, along with rules for restricted holidays and those under the Kerala Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays) Act, 1958, requires meticulous attention to detail.

SGC Services offers expert HR compliance and payroll management solutions to help businesses align their operations with these regulatory requirements seamlessly.

Our team ensures your company remains compliant, avoiding potential penalties and operational disruptions. We provide updated payroll processing schedules and leave management systems that automatically account for state and national holidays, restricted holidays for specific communities, and relevant industrial laws.

Thank you for reading. We hope the information was helpful to you!

Team SGC Services

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Kerala-Holiday list 2026.pdf


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