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Embassy Group Sets Nine-Day Diwali Break for Employees, 7 to 15 November 2026
Embassy Group has announced a nine-day Diwali break for its employees from Saturday 7 November to Sunday 15 November 2026. As of 2 November 2026, the break is a staff-only measure and does not refer to sales, launches or prices.
| Break dates | Saturday 7 November 2026 to Sunday 15 November 2026 (nine days) |
|---|---|
| Company | Embassy Group (Embassy Developments Limited, listed on NSE as EMBDL and on BSE as 532832) |
| Headquarters city | Bengaluru |
| Named official | Maria Rajesh, Chief Human Resources Officer, Embassy Group |
| Tradition | Company-wide festive break reported as an annual practice for more than 20 years |
| Previous break | Nine-day festive break from 18 to 26 October 2025, announced 6 October 2025 |
| Stated purpose | Let staff disconnect from work and spend time with families during Diwali |
What happened
Embassy Group has announced a nine-day Diwali break for its employees, running from Saturday 7 November to Sunday 15 November 2026. Coverage of the announcement appeared in late October 2026, with trade and HR publications reporting the break between 27 and 31 October 2026.
The break is company-wide and continues a festive-break practice that the company describes as having run for more than two decades.
Who announced it
The announcement was attributed to Maria Rajesh, Chief Human Resources Officer of Embassy Group. In a 2025 release her title was given as Chief Human Resources Officer, Embassy Developments Limited. Embassy Developments Limited is the listed company in the group, traded on the NSE (EMBDL) and BSE (532832).
Rajesh said the annual festive break is a way to acknowledge employees' contribution while encouraging them to step away from work, recharge and spend meaningful time with their loved ones. She said the company hopes staff will use the time to celebrate, reconnect and return refreshed and ready for the work ahead. These are the company's own statements.
Wider staff well-being programme
Coverage of the announcement describes several other measures the company runs for staff:
- The Employee Pulse Survey, conducted with Gallup.
- Brews and Breakthroughs, an informal forum where staff meet leadership.
- Fitness memberships and yoga sessions across offices.
- Fully sponsored full-body health check-ups every two years.
The 2025 precedent
Embassy announced a nine-day festive break for employees in October 2025, covering 18 to 26 October 2025. The 2026 break follows the same format, with the dates moved to the Diwali period of November.
What it means for buyers, investors and the market
The announcement concerns staff only. It does not refer to home sales, new launches, pricing or project timelines, and no effect on buyers or the local property market was reported.
Commentary on workplace policy has noted that the evidence does not establish that an extended festive break alone improves business performance. That view is general and is not specific to Embassy.
What comes next
The break runs until Sunday 15 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is Embassy Group's Diwali break in 2026?
The break runs from Saturday 7 November 2026 to Sunday 15 November 2026, which is nine days.
Who announced the break?
The announcement was attributed to Maria Rajesh, Chief Human Resources Officer of Embassy Group.
Is the break for all Embassy employees?
Coverage describes the break as company-wide for Embassy employees.
Does the break affect home buyers or project timelines?
The announcement concerns staff only. It does not refer to sales, launches, prices or project timelines.
Was there a similar break last year?
Yes. Embassy announced a nine-day festive break for 18 to 26 October 2025.
Is Embassy Group a listed company?
Embassy Developments Limited is listed on the NSE as EMBDL and on the BSE as 532832.