Lucknow, March 25 The Uttar Pradesh government announced an additional public holiday on March 27 for Ram Navami celebrations on Wednesday, according to an official statement.
"The decision has been taken considering the increasing number of devotees visiting temples during the festival and to ensure their convenience," it said.
March 26 was already declared a holiday due to Ram Navami.
"This move has been taken in respect of public sentiment and to facilitate smooth observance of the festival by devotees across the state," the statement said.