NFH Details

National and Festival Holidays Matrix

"NFH Details" means a National and Festival Holiday Matrix that enumerates the national and festival holiday list entitling employees in industrial establishments, factories, shops, and other commercial establishments, etc., for paid holidays or to pay them double the wages or provide a compensatory holiday on another day within 6 months if they have worked on such holidays. This page will show the list of National and Festival Holidays that have been notified by the Appropriate Government.

What are National and Festival Holidays?

With the provision of paid holidays on National and Festival Holidays, employees are encouraged to celebrate with due fervor and acknowledge the importance of these days. This act serves as a powerful tool in ensuring that the rights and interests of workers are protected and upheld, contributing to the overall development and progress of the workforce in India. Employees have the right to receive paid leave for three national holidays and additional festival holidays as determined by the respective State Governments. It should be noted that the specific holidays may differ across states, reflecting the rich cultural and regional diversity prevalent in India.

Eligibility to receive wages on account of festival holidays:

The wages to an employee on account of festival holidays shall be entitled if he has been in service under the employer for a total period of 30 days within a continuous period of 90 days immediately preceding such a holiday (which may vary from state to state).