The Supreme Court of India has announced a change in the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday for 2026. As per the circular issued on 22 May 2026, the holiday will now be observed on 28 May instead of 27 May.
The Supreme Court ruled that a government notification becomes legally binding only after it is published in the Official Gazette, not when it is uploaded on a website. Setting aside the Delhi High Court ruling, the Court held that unpublished notifications cannot impose obligations on citizens.
Supreme Court has asked the petitioner to approach the Jammu and Kashmir High Court against the government’s order banning 25 books. The bench also requested the High Court Chief Justice to form a three-judge bench for early hearing.
