The Government of Puducherry has issued an official corrigendum revising the restricted holiday date for Karthigai Deepam for the year 2025. The change applies to all Government Offices, Government Undertakings, Boards, and other state-run institutions across every region of the Union Territory.
Background of the Notification
Earlier, the Home Department had published the list of public and restricted holidays for 2025 through G.O. Ms. No. 88 dated 25.11.2024. In this list, the restricted holiday for Karthigai Deepam was mistakenly mentioned under Appendix-III (Restricted Holidays – 2025).
To correct this error, the Home Department has now released a corrigendum through G.O. Ms. No. 78, dated 02.12.2025, ensuring accuracy in the official holiday calendar.
What Has Been Corrected?
The corrigendum specifically amends Appendix-III, Sl. No. 37 of the Restricted Holidays list for 2025.
Incorrect Entry (Earlier)
- Thursday, 4th December 2025
Corrected Entry (Now)
- Wednesday, 3rd December 2025
This correction ensures that government institutions observe the restricted holiday on the correct date aligned with the traditional observance of Karthigai Deepam, a significant festival celebrated across Tamil and Puducherry regions.
Impact of the Change
- The corrected date will apply to all departments and government-linked institutions in Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.
- Employees depending on the official holiday list for planning religious observances and leave schedules can now follow the updated date issued by the Home Department.
- The corrigendum ensures that institutional calendars, attendance systems, and government holiday publications reflect the accurate date.
Conclusion
With this corrigendum, the Government of Puducherry clarifies the official restricted holiday for Karthigai Deepam in 2025, reaffirming 3rd December 2025 (Wednesday) as the correct observance date. The updated notification ensures administrative accuracy and helps the public and government employees plan accordingly.