This declaration ensures that all state government offices and educational institutions in the district will remain closed on this date.
GUWAHATI: The Governor of Assam has officially announced a local holiday on March 15, 2025, in observance of the Dol Jatra (Holi) Festival within the Kamrup (Metro) District. This declaration ensures that all state government offices and educational institutions in the district will remain closed on this date, allowing residents to celebrate the festival.
In addition to government offices and schools, all financial institutions operating within the Kamrup (Metro) District will also observe the holiday. This closure is in accordance with Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and follows the Government of India’s Ministry of Home Affairs Notification No. 20/25/Pub-I dated June 8, 1957.
Holi, or the Festival of Colors, is a colorful festival which celebrates the onset of spring and the triumph of good over evil. It is celebrated mostly in India on the full moon day of the Phalguna month. On the day of Holi, individuals indulge in carefree hurling of colored powders and water, all indicating joy and the mood of unity.
Families and friends gather to exchange sweets, music, and dance, promoting a sense of community and harmony. The festival also has deep cultural and religious significance, with several legends attached to its origins, such as the tale of Prahlad and Holika.
