Guwahati, January 2, 2026 – The General Administration Department of Assam has officially announced the list of public holidays for 2026, featuring a rich blend of cultural festivals, national observances, and regional celebrations. With 35 full public holidays and one half-holiday, residents can look forward to extended breaks for major events like Rongali Bihu and Durga Puja.
The calendar highlights Assam’s diverse traditions, including indigenous festivals such as Magh Bihu and Me-Dam-Me-Phi, alongside national days like Republic Day and Independence Day. Lunar-based dates for festivals like Eid al-Fitr are tentative and subject to moon sighting.
This holiday list applies to all government offices, courts, schools, and institutions in Assam (with some flexibility for educational bodies). It also includes restricted holidays and special provisions for certain districts.
For the complete list:
Full Public Holidays 2026 in Assam
- 14–15 January: Magh Bihu, Tusu Puja
- 23 January: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s Birth Anniversary
- 26 January: Republic Day
- 27 January: Bathow Puja
- 31 January: Me-Dam-Me-Phi
- 1 February: Bir Chilarai Day
- 3 March: Dol Yatra
- 21 March: Eid al-Fitr (tentative)
- 3 April: Good Friday
- 14–15–16 April: Rongali Bihu
- 18 April: Damodar Dev’s Tithi
- 21 April: Sati Sadhani Day
- 1 May: May Day and Buddha Purnima
- 27 May: Eid al-Adha (tentative)
- 1 June: Sri Sri Madhavdev’s Birth Anniversary
- 15 August: Independence Day
- 1 September: Sri Sri Madhavdev’s Tirobhav Tithi
- 4 September: Janmashtami
- 12 September: Sri Sri Srimanta Sankardev’s Tirobhav Tithi
- 21 September: Sri Sri Srimanta Sankardev’s Birth Anniversary
- 22 September: Karam Puja
- 2 October: Gandhi Jayanti
- 18 October: Kati Bihu, Durga Puja
- 19–20–21 October: Durga Puja, Dashami
- 8 November: Kali Puja, Diwali
- 11 November: Bhai Dooj
- 15 November: Chhath Puja
- 24 November: Guru Nanak Jayanti and Lachit Divas
- 2 December: Asom Divas (Su-Ka-Pha Divas)
- 25 December: Christmas
Half Holiday: 25 October – Lakshmi Puja (from 1 PM)
Plan your vacations, family gatherings, and travel around these dates for memorable long weekends. Search for “Assam holidays 2026” or download the official PDF from government portals for updates.
Stay tuned for more on Assam’s vibrant festival calendar!
