Kerala government declares holiday for Bakrid on May 27 and 28

Kerala government declares holiday for Bakrid on May 27 and 28

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: State government has declared a two-day holiday on Wednesday and Thursday in connection with Bakrid celebration.

All government offices, public sector undertakings, educational institutions including professional colleges, and institutions covered under Negotiable Instruments Act will remain closed on both days.



In a notification, general administration department said that May 27 had already been declared a holiday for Bakrid, the 'festival of sacrifice'.

"Since Eid-Ul-Adha (Bakrid) is being celebrated in the state on May 28, government is pleased to order that Thursday, May 28, 2026, will also be a holiday...," the notification said.

Last year, there was a political row in the state after govt decided to change Bakrid holiday.