Planning your year ahead is crucial, and knowing the official holidays is the first step. The Government of Assam releases a definitive list of Gazetted and Restricted holidays for its offices every year. This article provides the complete, officially announced Assam Government Holiday List for 2026, perfect for employees, students, and residents to schedule their vacations and activities.
We have compiled the list in an easy-to-read table format and included information on how you can download the official notification for your reference.
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An Overview of Assam Holidays 2026
The holiday list is categorized into two main types:
- Gazetted Holidays: These are mandatory holidays observed by all state government offices. They typically include major national and state-specific festivals.
- Restricted Holidays: Employees can choose a limited number of holidays from this list, allowing them to celebrate festivals that are significant to them personally.
Complete List of Gazetted Holidays in Assam for 2026
Here is the official table of Gazetted Holidays for Assam Government offices in 2026.
| Date Day | Holiday Name |
| January 26, 2022 | Wednesday Republic Day |
| February 16, 2022 | Wednesday Birthday of Sri Srimat Shankardeva |
| March 1, 2022 | Tuesday Maha Shivratri |
| March 18, 2022 | Friday Dol Jatra |
| April 14, 2022 | Thursday Bahag Bihu / Bohag Bihu (Minglu Bihu) |
| April 15, 2022 | Friday Bohag Bihu |
| May 3, 2022 | Tuesday Id-ul-Fitr |
| August 10, 2022 | Wednesday Muharram (Ashoora) |
| August 15, 2022 | Monday Independence Day |
| August 19, 2022 | Friday Janmashtami |
| October 5, 2022 | Wednesday Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| October 9, 2022 | Sunday Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) |
| October 24, 2022 | Monday Kali Puja |
| November 8, 2022 | Tuesday Guru Nanak’s Birthday |
| December 25, 2022 | Sunday Christmas Day |
List of Restricted Holidays in Assam for 2026
The following list includes the Restricted Holidays for the year 2022. Employees can avail a select number of these as per government rules.
| Date Day | Holiday Name |
| January 1, 2022 | Saturday New Year’s Day |
| anuary 13, 2022 | Thursday Bhogali Bihu (Uruka) |
| January 14, 2022 | Friday Magh Bihu (Maghar Domahi) |
| January 25, 2022 | Tuesday Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday |
| March 17, 2022 | Thursday Holika Dahan |
| April 2, 2022 | Saturday Sri Panchami (Saraswati Puja) |
| April 10, 2022 | Sunday Ram Navami |
| April 13, 2022 Wednesday | Bohag Bihu (Goru Bihu & Manuh Bihu) |
| April 16, 2022 Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| May 16, 2022 Monday | Buddha Purnima |
| July 10, 2022 Sunday | Id-ul-Azha (Bakrid) |
| July 13, 2022 Wednesday | Mela Sharhu Tanggap |
| August 9, 2022 Tuesday | Tithi of Srimatna Madhavdeva |
| August 18, 2022 Thursday | Parsi New Year’s Day |
| September 2, 2022 Friday | Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva |
| October 3, 2022 Monday | Mahalaya |
| October 4, 2022 Tuesday | Durga Puja (Saptami) |
| October 5, 2022 Wednesday | Durga Puja (Maha Asthami) |
| October 6, 2022 Thursday | Durga Puja (Maha Navami) |
| October 24, 2022 | Monday Laxmi Puja |
| October 26, 2022 | Wednesday Bhai Duj |
| October 31, 2022 Monday | Chhat Puja |
| November 5, 2022 Saturday | Rasa Puja |
| December 24, 2022 Saturday | Christmas Eve |
Download the Official Assam Holiday List 2026 PDF
For official verification and your records, you can download the original government notification as a PDF. The link typically leads to the Assam Government’s General Administration Department (GAD) circular.
(Note: As the original source is a third-party website, it is recommended to verify the PDF against the official Assam GAD website for absolute certainty.)
Key Highlights and Important Notes
- Bihu Festivities: The most important cultural festivals of Assam, Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu), is celebrated over multiple days (April 13th – 15th).
- State-Specific Holidays: The list includes holidays unique to Assam’s culture and heritage, such as the birth and death anniversaries of Srimanta Sankardeva and Madhavdeva.
- Sunday Holidays: If a gazetted holiday falls on a Sunday, the next working day is not automatically a holiday.
- Verification: While we strive for accuracy, always cross-check with the latest circular from the Assam General Administration Department (GAD) for any last-minute changes.
Conclusion
We hope this detailed and well-structured Assam Government Holiday List for 2022 helps you plan your year efficiently. Whether you are a government employee planning your leave or a resident organizing events and travel, this list serves as a reliable guide.
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