FRI Holiday List 2027 - Summary
FRI Holiday List 2027 PDF is the official annual schedule of closed public holidays and restricted holidays issued by the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. As an autonomous research institute under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, FRI follows the Central Government holiday framework for its administrative divisions, research divisions, and museums at the Dehradun campus.
The institute observes 17 compulsory gazetted holidays during the calendar year 2027, along with an optional roster of restricted holidays for registered employees.
FRI Dehradun Gazetted Holiday List 2027
All administrative offices, academic facilities, and public museums at the FRI main estate remain closed on the following official gazetted holidays:
| Sr. No. | Holiday Name | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic Day | 26 January 2027 | Tuesday |
| 2 | Id-ul-Fitr | 10 March 2027 | Wednesday |
| 3 | Holi | 23 March 2027 | Tuesday |
| 4 | Good Friday | 26 March 2027 | Friday |
| 5 | Ram Navami | 15 April 2027 | Thursday |
| 6 | Mahavir Jayanti | 19 April 2027 | Monday |
| 7 | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | 17 May 2027 | Monday |
| 8 | Buddha Purnima | 20 May 2027 | Thursday |
| 9 | Muharram | 16 June 2027 | Wednesday |
| 10 | Independence Day | 15 August 2027 | Sunday |
| 11 | Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad) | 15 August 2027 | Sunday |
| 12 | Janmashtami | 25 August 2027 | Wednesday |
| 13 | Mahatma Gandhi Birthday | 2 October 2027 | Saturday |
| 14 | Dussehra | 9 October 2027 | Saturday |
| 15 | Diwali (Deepavali) | 29 October 2027 | Friday |
| 16 | Guru Nanak Birthday | 14 November 2027 | Sunday |
| 17 | Christmas Day | 25 December 2027 | Saturday |
Restricted holidays and Campus Visitor Guidelines
Regular employees at FRI can choose up to two restricted holidays during the year from the central government optional list. This includes observances such as New Year Day (1 January), Makar Sankranti (14 January), Maha Shivratri (6 March), Raksha Bandhan (17 August), and Chhath Puja (5 November 2027). Religious dates tied to the lunar calendar remain subject to official moon sighting announcements.
Visitors planning visits to the FRI forestry museums or botanical gardens in Dehradun should avoid planning trips on closed gazetted holidays. Candidates and visitors can compare these dates with the broader Central Government Holiday List 2027 or review administrative orders on fri.icfre.gov.in.
