Key Compliances under the Haryana: Punjab Industrial Establishment (National & Festival Holidays & Casual & Sick Leave) Act, 1965

1. Grant of National and Festival Holidays (Section 3)
   • Every worker is entitled annually to 3 national holidays (26 January, 15 August, 2 October) and 5 festival holidays from the prescribed Schedule.
   • Workers may, through representation, opt for two half-day holidays in lieu of certain festival holidays, subject to settlement with the employer.
2. Casual and Sick Leave (Section 4)
   • Every worker must be granted 7 days of casual leave and 14 days of sick leave each calendar year.
   • Leave cannot necessarily be linked with other leave types, unless permitted under other laws or agreements.
3. Wages for Holidays and Leave (Section 5)
   • Workers must be paid average daily wages for all national/festival holidays and casual/sick leave.
   • If a worker works on a holiday, they may choose either:
     • Double wages, or
     • Normal wages + a substituted holiday within 90 days.
   • Wages are calculated on the average of the last three months’ earnings, excluding overtime.
4. Maintenance of Records (Section 6)
   • Employers must maintain a proper account of all festival holidays, casual leave, and sick leave of every worker.
   • Workers should have access to their leave and holiday records.