Uttar Pradesh Govt Announces Early Salary Before Holi ..?!
CM yogi Orders Advance Salary Release
In a festive relief measure, yogi adityanath has directed that february salaries be credited ahead of Holi.
The move aims to ease financial pressure on lakhs of state government employees before the festival season.
Teachers, regular staff, contractual workers, outsourcing employees, and sanitation workers will all benefit.
The chief minister warned officials that any negligence in implementation will not be tolerated.
The directive applies uniformly across all state departments and district-level offices.
February 28 Declared Working Day
The government has ordered that salaries be credited on Saturday, february 28, 2026.
The day has been officially declared a working day to ensure smooth salary processing.
Authorities have been instructed to complete all formalities without delay.
Officials must ensure no employee category is left out of the payment process.
The adjustment was necessary due to upcoming holidays in early March.
Holi Holiday Schedule Announced
Holika Dahan will be observed on Monday, march 2, 2026.
Holi celebrations will take place on Wednesday, march 4, 2026.
March 3, 2026, has been declared a holiday for employees.
Holi holidays will be observed from march 2 to march 4.
The early salary release ensures employees have funds before the holiday stretch begins.
Education Dept Issues Directions
The office of the director of school education issued specific compliance instructions.
Director General monica Rani signed the formal communication.
All directorates and finance officials must complete salary disbursement before march 2.
Schools and education offices have been told to avoid administrative delays.
Finance Dept Approves Proposal
The Finance Department cleared the early disbursement plan.
Approval was granted by governor Anandiben Patel.
The decision received widespread appreciation from employees across the state.