Delhi University (DU) Holiday List 2027 - Summary
DU Holiday List 2027 PDF is the official annual holiday schedule issued by the Registrar, University of Delhi (DU). This circular notifies compulsory gazetted holidays, restricted holidays, and university closures for all constituent colleges, departments, and administrative offices across Delhi University for the calendar year 2027.
This PDF is issued as a circular by General Branch-II, detailing 17 compulsory closed holidays along with the optional restricted holidays list for university employees and students.
Delhi University Gazetted Holiday List 2027
| Holiday Name | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | 26 January 2027 | Tuesday |
| Id-ul-Fitr | 10 March 2027 | Wednesday |
| Holi | 23 March 2027 | Tuesday |
| Good Friday | 26 March 2027 | Friday |
| Ram Navami | 15 April 2027 | Thursday |
| Mahavir Jayanti | 19 April 2027 | Monday |
| Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | 17 May 2027 | Monday |
| Buddha Purnima | 20 May 2027 | Thursday |
| Muharram | 16 June 2027 | Wednesday |
| Independence Day | 15 August 2027 | Sunday |
| Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad) | 15 August 2027 | Sunday |
| Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | 25 August 2027 | Wednesday |
| Mahatma Gandhi Birthday | 02 October 2027 | Saturday |
| Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) | 09 October 2027 | Saturday |
| Diwali (Deepavali) | 29 October 2027 | Friday |
| Guru Nanak Birthday | 14 November 2027 | Sunday |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2027 | Saturday |
Restricted holidays and college operations
In addition to compulsory closed holidays, Delhi University employees and faculty members can take up to two restricted holidays from the optional list during the year. Islamic holiday dates depend on the sighting of the moon. For administrative staff and libraries, five-day work week schedules apply, while teaching departments align exam breaks with the academic calendar. Readers can compare these dates with the Central Government Holiday List 2027 or check official circulars on du.ac.in.
