The 7th Pay Commission has recommended an increase in public holidays and a new leave structure. The new public holidays are now 12 in total and include 2nd October, 26th January, 15th August, 1st May, Id-ul-Fitr, Id-ul-Zuha, Dusshera, Diwali, Guru Nanak's birthday, Maha Shivratri, Holi and Good Friday. The new leave structure includes 24 days of paid leave, 15 days of casual leave, 10 days of sick leave and 7 days of earned leave.