Kokrajhar, November 5: The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) has declared November 9, 2026, a local holiday on the occasion of Diwali across all five districts under its jurisdiction.
According to an official notification issued by the BTC General Administration Department on November 3, the holiday will apply to all departments under the council in Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Tamulpur and Udalguri districts.
However, offices and institutions associated with emergency and essential services will remain operational. Establishments engaged in examination-related duties have also been exempted from the holiday.
The notification, issued by the Additional Principal Secretary of the BTC, directs district administrations and concerned departments to take necessary steps and ensure wide publicity about the holiday.
