Is April 14, 2025, a mandatory holiday for private companies, factories, and industrial establishments on account of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's birthday?

No, the holiday declared by the Government of India on April 14, 2025, for the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is not applicable to private establishments, companies, or factories.

Reasons:
1.Notification Issued Under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: The holiday has been declared under Section 25 of the NI Act, which applies only to Government offices, banks, and industrial establishments run by the Central Government. It does not mandate private companies or factories to observe this holiday.
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2.Clarification in the Circular (Circular No. 022/2025): The office notice, Circular No. 022/2025, clearly states that the term "Industrial Establishment" includes only those factories or offices directly operated by a department of the Government of India (for example, Ordnance Factories under the Ministry of Defence). Private industries are explicitly excluded from this

​Conclusion:
For private companies, factories, and industrial establishments, April 14, 2025, is not a mandatory paid holiday unless it is specifically declared by the state government or covered under particular agreements.

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