The Government of Assam, through its General Administration Department (GAD), has officially announced the comprehensive holiday list for the year 2026. This calendar encompasses 36 full-day gazetted holidays, reflecting the rich cultural, religious, and historical diversity of the state. Below is the complete, detailed schedule for all government offices, institutions, and affiliated bodies.
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Official Gazette Notification
- Issuing Authority: General Administration Department (GAD), Government of Assam
- Reference Number: File No.221561/440
- Notification Date: 17th November 2025
- Total Gazetted Holidays: 36 Days
- Applicability: All state government offices, schools, and colleges under the Assam Government (educational institutions may adjust per academic calendars)
Month-Wise Official Holiday List for 2026
January 2026
- 14th January (Wednesday): Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja
- 15th January (Thursday): Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja
- 23rd January (Friday): Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s Birthday
- 26th January (Monday): Republic Day (National Holiday)
- 27th January (Tuesday): Gwihar Bathou San
- 31st January (Saturday): Me-Dam-Me-Phi (Ahom Festival)
February 2026
- 1st February (Sunday): Bir Chilaray Divas
March 2026
- 3rd March (Tuesday): Dol Jatra (Holi)
- 21st March (Saturday): Id-ul-Fitre (Eid)
April 2026
- 3rd April (Friday): Good Friday
- 14th April (Tuesday): Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu)
- 15th April (Wednesday): Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu)
- 16th April (Thursday): Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu)
- 18th April (Saturday): Thiti of Damodar Deva
- 21st April (Tuesday): Sati Saathini Divas
May 2026
- 1st May (Friday): May Day (International Workers’ Day) & Buddha Purnima
- 27th May (Wednesday): Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
June 2026
- 1st June (Monday): Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhabdeva
August 2026
- 15th August (Saturday): Independence Day
September 2026
- 1st September (Tuesday): Trubhav Thiti of Sri [Maha Lakshmi Puja?]
- 4th September (Friday): Janmashtami
- 12th September (Saturday): Trubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva
- 21st September (Monday): Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva
- 22nd September (Tuesday): Karam Puja
October 2026
- 2nd October (Friday): Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- 18th October (Sunday): Kati Bihu & Durga Puja (Maha Saptami)
- 19th October (Monday): Durga Puja (Maha Ashtami) & Vijaya Dashami
- 20th October (Tuesday): Durga Puja (Maha Navami) & Vijaya Dashami
- 21st October (Wednesday): Durga Puja & Vijaya Dashami
November 2026
- 8th November (Sunday): Kali Puja & Diwali (Deepawali)
- 11th November (Wednesday): Bhatri Dwitya (Bhai Dooj)
- 15th November (Sunday): Chhat Puja
- 24th November (Tuesday): Guru Nanak’s Birthday & Lachit Divas
December 2026
- 2nd December (Tuesday): Asom Divas (Su-Ka-Pha Divas)
- 25th December (Friday): Christmas Day
Restricted Holidays List 2026
State government employees are permitted to choose any two days from the following list of restricted holidays, subject to operational requirements and prior approval.
| Date | Day | Occasion |
| 1 Jan | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 5 Jan | Monday | Rongker Karlki |
| 13 Jan | Tuesday | Uruka of Magh Bihu |
| 17 Jan | Saturday | Slipi Divas |
| 27 Jan | Tuesday | Busu Dima Festival |
| 4 Feb | Wednesday | Shab-e-Barat |
| 15 Feb | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 17 Feb | Tuesday | Karbi Dehal Kachir Dom |
| 18 Feb | Wednesday | Ali Aye Ligang (Mishing Festival) |
| 2 Mar | Monday | Khring Khring Baithow Puja |
| 17 Mar | Tuesday | Lailat-ul-Qadr |
| 26 Mar | Wednesday | Tora Chira Bihu |
| 31 Mar | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 4 Apr | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| 15 Apr | Wednesday | Deuri Bihu |
| 18 Apr | Saturday | Birthday of Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma |
| 22 Apr | Wednesday | Tithi of Gopal Dev |
| 1 May | Friday | Safi Radhika Utsav |
| 16 May | Saturday | Tithi of Hari Dev |
| 23 May | Saturday | Birthday of Sri Sri Krishnaguru |
| 24 May | Sunday | Motak Roja Swargadeo Sarbananda Singha Divas |
| 31 May | Sunday | Baikhowa Festival |
| 20 Jun | Saturday | Death Anniversary of Bishnu Prasad Rabha |
| 30 Jun | Tuesday | Hul Divas |
| 13 Jul | Monday | Birthday of Nepali Poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya |
| 13 Aug | Thursday | Death Anniversary of Bir Tikendrajit |
| 26 Aug | Wednesday | Fatéha-e-Dwaz-Daham |
| 15 Sep | Tuesday | Naukhai Festival |
| 16 Sep | Wednesday | Birthday of Sri Sri Thakur Anukul Chandra |
| 1 Nov | Sunday | Kuki Chavang Kut |
| 7 Nov | Saturday | Wangala Festival (Garo) |
| 11 Nov | Wednesday | Abhibhav Tithi of Sri Sri Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur |
| 19 Nov | Thursday | Bir Raghav Moran Divas |
| 24 Nov | Tuesday | Death Anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji |
| 5 Dec | Saturday | Sikpui Roto (Hmar Community Harvest Festival) |
| 10 Dec | Thursday | Martyrs’ Day |
| 19 Dec | Saturday | Death Anniversary of Shree Shree Antuddhadev |
| 22 Dec | Tuesday | Gaan Ngai |
| 24 Dec | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
Important Notes for the Public
- Educational Institutions: The holiday list is not automatically mandatory for schools, medical colleges, and engineering colleges. These institutions often adopt modified academic calendars with fewer holidays.
- Bank Holidays: While this list governs state government offices, banking holidays may follow a separate schedule issued by the RBI and banking associations.
- Date Variability: Islamic festivals (Id-ul-Fitre, Id-ul-Zuha) are subject to moon sighting; dates may shift by a day.
- Regional Observance: Some holidays, especially tribal and community-specific festivals, may be observed more prominently in certain districts.
How to Access the Official Document
The official holiday list PDF (307 KB) can be downloaded directly from the Assam Government’s General Administration Department portal or through the link provided in the official notification.
This calendar serves as an essential planning tool for residents, employees, and visitors, ensuring seamless coordination of personal, professional, and cultural activities throughout the year.
Important Links
| Holiday List 2026 | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
