If you have pending work at a government office in Rajasthan, today is your best bet to get it done. Starting April 10, an unusual holiday sequence will make official work nearly impossible for the next 11 days, with government offices closed for 8 of those days due to consecutive public holidays and weekends.
According to the official state calendar, Rajasthan is witnessing a rare alignment of holidays that will significantly disrupt normal functioning at government offices. From April 10 to April 20, only three working days are available—April 15, 16, and 17—amid an 11-day stretch filled with public holidays and weekends.
Here’s how it breaks down:
April 10 (Thursday): Mahavir Jayanti – Public Holiday
April 11 (Friday): Regular working day but many departments may function partially
April 12 (Saturday): Jyotiba Phule Jayanti – State Holiday
April 13 (Sunday): Weekend
April 14 (Monday): Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti – Public Holiday
This sequence alone creates a 5-day continuous break for most government employees.
April 15 (Tuesday)
April 16 (Wednesday)
April 17 (Thursday)
These three days are the only official working days in the 11-day period. Citizens with time-sensitive work are urged to act fast and plan accordingly.
April 18 (Friday): Good Friday – Public Holiday
April 19 (Saturday): Weekend
April 20 (Sunday): Weekend
With this lineup, another 3-day break follows the brief working window, bringing the total number of off-days to 8 out of 11.
Vipin Prakash Sharma, State General Secretary of Akhil Rajasthan Rajya Karamchari Sanyukt Mahasangh (Unified), and Basant Jindal, Vice President of Rajasthan Shikshak Sangh Rashtriya, told the media that this is a rare instance of extended holidays. “Such a sequence of holidays gives employees an ideal opportunity for travel or personal commitments,” they noted.
While this may be a blessing for government employees, it presents a serious bottleneck for the general public who rely on administrative services. From passport verification to land records and public welfare schemes, nearly all government functions are expected to slow down significantly during this period.
Whether it's paying bills, applying for certificates, or completing pending paperwork, citizens are strongly advised to visit government offices on April 9. After that, the chances of receiving timely service will significantly drop until the third week of April.
This kind of holiday chain can cause ripple effects across multiple departments—especially in urban areas where public demand is high.
As if administrative delays weren't enough, Rajasthan is also reeling under intense heatwaves. The Meteorological Department has already issued alerts for cities like Kota and Bikaner, warning of extreme temperatures that could affect public mobility. Planning early visits and avoiding midday heat is also being advised.
This rare holiday streak may offer some relief and relaxation to government employees, but for the public, it's a time to act fast and avoid bureaucratic delays. If you’ve got government work pending—whether small or urgent—today is the day to take care of it.
Stay informed, stay prepared, and save yourself the stress of waiting!
