Odisha Declares Public Holiday for Nuakhai Festival

The Odisha government announced a public holiday on September 9 to celebrate Nuakhai, a significant festival in the state's western region. The break will allow people to fully enjoy the festival, extending the celebrations from September 8, which is a Sunday. Government offices, courts, and educational institutions will be closed.

The Odisha government declared September 9 a public holiday for Nuakhai, a prominent festival in the western region of the state.

The Chief Minister's Office announced that government offices, magisterial courts, and educational institutions will be closed on this day.

Though Nuakhai falls on September 8, a Sunday, the additional holiday on September 9 ensures a two-day celebration for the people.

(With inputs from agencies.)