Chandigarh Administration shifts Bakrid public holiday to May 28
Chandigarh, May 26
The Chandigarh Administration has revised the public holiday for Id-ul-Zuha in the Union Territory.
As per the latest notification issued by the Home Department, May 28, 2026, will now be observed as a public holiday across all government offices, boards, corporations, institutions, and industrial establishments under the Chandigarh Administration.
Earlier, the holiday had been declared for Wednesday, May 27 The change has been made through a partial modification of the previous holiday notification issued in December 2025.
Meanwhile, the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday postponed the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2026 examinations scheduled for May 28 in view of the revised date of the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday announced by the government.
In a post on X, the NTA informed candidates that both shifts of the examination scheduled for May 28 would now be conducted on revised dates, which will be announced later."Important update for CUET (UG) 2026 candidates. The examinations scheduled for 28 May 2026 (both shifts) stand postponed -- in view of the change in the date of the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday as per the Government of India notification. Revised exam dates for affected candidates will be announced shortly," the agency said in a post on X.
The NTA also issued a public notice citing the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum dated May 22, 2026, regarding the revised holiday schedule for Bakrid.
"In light of the DoPT O.M. No. F. No. 12/3/2023-JCA dated 22.05.2026 regarding the change in the date of the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), and in continuation of the Public Notice dated 05 May 2026, it is hereby informed that the CUET (UG) 2026 examinations scheduled to be held on 28.05.2026 in both shifts stand postponed," the notice stated.
The NTA advised candidates to regularly visit its official websites for the latest updates regarding the examination schedule and related announcements.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, shifting holidays at the last minute creates a lot of confusion. Many families would have already made plans for May 27. And poor CUET students - they were probably prepared for May 27 but now get an unexpected break. Just hope NTA announces new dates quickly. Government needs to be more stable with such decisions. 🙄
Sahi kiya! (Rightly done!) Religious holidays should be observed on correct dates. But one question - why was it originally declared for 27th if sighting of moon changes things? Anyway, glad NTA is being considerate. Students deserve a break without exam pressure during Eid. 🎉
This happens every year with moon-sighting based festivals. Government should learn to announce holidays closer to the actual date instead of months in advance. CUET students must be stressed - first rehearsal, now this. Hope NTA doesn't overlap revised dates with other exams. Common sense please! 😤
Interesting. In the US, such holiday changes would be handled at the local level. But I appreciate India's approach of balancing religious observances with education. The CUET postponement shows flexibility, though last-minute changes always cause logistical headaches. Hoping for smooth rescheduling.
As a student who was supposed to appear for CUET on May 28, this is both a relief and a worry. Relief because now I can celebrate Bakrid with family without exam tension. Worry because new dates might clash with other entrance exams or my college schedule. Please NTA - be clear and quick about the revised dates! 🤞
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