📘 Official Assam Government Holiday List 2026 Released by GAD
Assam Government Holiday List 2026 – Download Full Assam Govt Holiday Calendar PDF
The Government of Assam officially released the Assam Government Holiday List 2026 on 17 November 2025, detailing all holidays applicable to Government Offices, Revenue Offices, and Magisterial Courts. The notification was issued by the General Administration Department (GAD).
The list includes:
✔️ Public Holidays
✔️ Restricted Holidays
✔️ Half Holiday
✔️ Bank Holidays
✔️ Provisions for District-wise Local Holidays
This comprehensive holiday calendar helps government employees, institutions, and the public plan their year in advance.
📅 Assam Government Holiday List 2026 – Public Holidays
The following holidays will be observed by all Government Offices, Revenue Offices & Magisterial Courts across Assam:
| Date | Festival / Occasion |
|---|---|
| January 14 & 15 | Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja |
| January 23 | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti |
| January 26 | Republic Day |
| January 27 | Gwthar Bathou San |
| January 31 | Me-Dam-Me-Phi |
| February 1 | Bir Chilaray Divas |
| March 3 | Dol Yatra |
| March 21 | Id-Ul-Fitr |
| April 3 | Good Friday |
| April 14, 15 & 16 | Bohag Bihu |
| April 18 | Tithi of Damodar Deva |
| April 21 | Sati Sadhini Divas |
| May 1 | May Day & Buddha Purnima |
| May 27 | Id-Ul-Zuha |
| June 1 | Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhabdeva |
| August 15 | Independence Day |
| September 1 | Tirubhav Tithi of Sri Sri Madhabdeva |
| September 4 | Janmastomi |
| September 12 | Tirobhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva |
| September 21 | Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva |
| September 22 | Karam Puja |
| October 2 | Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 18 | Kati Bihu & Durga Puja |
| October 19–21 | Durga Puja & Vijaya Dashami |
| November 8 | Kali Puja & Diwali |
| November 11 | Bhatri Dwitiya |
| November 15 | Chhath Puja |
| November 24 | Guru Nanak Jayanti & Lachit Divas |
| December 2 | Asom Divas (Su-Ka-Pha Divas) |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
Restricted Holiday List 2026
State Govt. employees can avail any 2 (two) days from the following list of Restricted Holidays.
| Date | Day | Festival or Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 5 January 2026 | Monday | Rongker Karkli |
| 13 January 2026 | Tuesday | Uruka of Mag Bihu |
| 17 January 2026 | Saturday | Silpi Divas |
| 27 January 2026 | Tuesday | Busu Dima Festival |
| 4 February 2026 | Wednesday | Shab-E-Barat |
| 15 February 2026 | Sunday | Sivaratri |
| 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Karbi-Dehal-Kachir Dom |
| 18 February 2026 | Wednesday | Ali Aye Ligang |
| 2 March 2026 | Monday | Khring Khring Baithow Puja |
| 17 March 2026 | Tuesday | Lailatur Qadar |
| 25 March 2026 | Wednesday | Tora Chira Bihu |
| 31 March 2026 | Tuesday | Mahabir Jayanti |
| 4 April 2026 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| 15 April 2026 | Wednesday | Deuri Bihu |
| 18 April 2026 | Saturday | Birthday of Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma |
| 22 April 2026 | Wednesday | Tithi of Gopal Dev |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Sati Radhika Utsav |
| 16 May 2026 | Saturday | Tithi of Hari Dev |
| 23 May 2026 | Saturday | Birthday of Sri Sri Krishnaguru |
| 24 May 2026 | Sunday | Motak Roja Swargadeo Sarbananda Singha Divas |
| 31 May 2026 | Sunday | Baikhowa Festival |
| 20 June 2026 | Saturday | Death Anniversary of Bishnu Prasad Rabha |
| 30 June 2026 | Tuesday | Hul Divas |
| 13 July 2026 | Monday | Birthday of Nepali Poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya |
| 13 August 2026 | Thursday | Death Anniversary of Bir Tikendrajit |
| 26 August 2026 | Wednesday | Fateha-e-Dwaz-Daham |
| 15 September 2026 | Tuesday | Nau khai Festival |
| 16 September 2026 | Wednesday | Birthday of Sri Sri Thakur Anukul Chandra |
| 1 November 2026 | Sunday | Kuki Chavang Kut |
| 7 November 2026 | Saturday | Wangala Festival |
| 11 November 2026 | Wednesday | Abhibhav Tithi of Sri Sri Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur |
| 19 November 2026 | Thursday | Bir Raghav Moran Divas |
| 24 November 2026 | Tuesday | Death Anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji |
| 5 December 2026 | Saturday | Sikpui Ruoi (Harvest Festival of Hmar Community) |
| 10 December 2026 | Thursday | Martyr’s Day |
| 19 December 2026 | Saturday | Death Anniversary of Shree Shree Aniruddhadev |
| 22 December 2026 | Tuesday | Gaan Ngai |
| 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
🟦 Restricted Holidays in Assam 2026
- A total of 39 restricted holidays have been approved.
- Employees can avail any 2 of these restricted holidays.
- The list includes various regional, cultural, and religious occasions.
🟨 Half Holiday in Assam Government Offices (2026)
| Date | Occasion | Note |
|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2026 | Lakshmi Puja | Offices open till 1 PM only |
📌 Saturday Holidays
- 2nd Saturday – Holiday
- 4th Saturday – Holiday
- All other Saturdays are working days.
📍 Local Holidays in Assam
The holiday list includes provisions for district-level holidays:
- One Local Holiday may be declared by each District Commissioner (except Kamrup Metro).
- Kamrup Metro may declare two Local Holidays with approval of the Hon’ble Chief Minister.
🏦 Important Notes for Assam Government Holiday 2026
✔ April 1, 2026 – Annual Bank Closing Holiday
✔ Educational institutions may have a different holiday calendar based on their academic schedule
✔ All holidays follow the official GAD Assam guidelines
📄 Download Assam Government Holiday List 2026 PDF
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❓ FAQs – Assam Government Holiday List 2026
1️⃣ When was the Assam Government Holiday List 2026 released?
The Assam Government Holiday List 2026 was officially released on 17 November 2025 by the General Administration Department (GAD), Assam.
2️⃣ How many public holidays are included in the Assam Govt Holiday List 2026?
The list includes all major public holidays such as Magh Bihu, Republic Day, Bohag Bihu, Independence Day, Durga Puja, Diwali, and Christmas.
3️⃣ How many restricted holidays are available in 2026?
There are 39 restricted holidays, and employees may avail any two from this list.
4️⃣ Is there any Half Holiday in Assam Govt Offices in 2026?
Yes. On 25 October 2026 (Lakshmi Puja), Government offices will remain open only till 1 PM.
5️⃣ Are all Saturdays holidays in Assam Govt offices?
No. Only the 2nd and 4th Saturdays are holidays.
All other Saturdays are working days.
6️⃣ Can District Commissioners declare local holidays?
Yes.
Each district may declare one local holiday (except Kamrup Metro).
Kamrup Metro can declare two local holidays with approval of the Chief Minister.
7️⃣ Will banks follow the same holiday list?
Bank holidays generally follow the same pattern, but they also include the Annual Bank Closing Holiday on April 1, 2026.
8️⃣ Can educational institutions follow a different holiday list?
Yes. Schools and colleges may follow their own academic holiday calendar.
9️⃣ Where can I download the Assam Government Holiday List 2026 PDF?
You can download it from the official notification link or the PDF section provided in the article.
🏁 Conclusion
The Assam Government Holiday List 2026 provides a clear schedule of public, restricted, local, and bank holidays for the year. Government employees, schools, colleges, and the general public can use this official holiday calendar to plan important activities in advance.
