
Government of Assam released the official schedule of public holidays for the calendar year 2026. This schedule covers major cultural, religious, and national celebrations across the state. Students, teachers, and guardians tracking the Assam School Holiday List 2026, Month-Wise Holidays must note that schools and colleges may adopt independent academic calendars. Key celebrations include Magh Bihu, Bohag Bihu, Durga Puja, and Independence Day.
For easy reference, students, government employees and residents can check the complete month-wise list of Assam government holidays 2026, including dates, weekdays and festival names below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Assam |
| Year | 2026 |
| Holiday List | Assam Government Holiday List 2026 |
| Issuing Authority | Government of Assam |
| Applicable Offices | Assam Government Offices, Revenue and Magisterial Courts |
| Holiday Categories | National, Religious and Regional Holidays |
| Half-Day Holiday | 25 October 2026 |
| Half-Day Occasion | Lakshmi Puja |
The following tables provide the month-wise details of government holidays in Assam for 2026. These include the date, day and name of the festival or occasion as mentioned in the provided holiday notification.
January 2026 includes several important cultural and national celebrations in Assam. The month features Magh Bihu, Tusu Puja, Republic Day and Me-Dam-Me-Phi, along with other regional observances.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 14 January 2026 | Wednesday | Magh Bihu |
| 15 January 2026 | Thursday | Tusu Puja |
| 23 January 2026 | Friday | Netaji's Birthday |
| 26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 27 January 2026 | Tuesday | Gwthar Bathou San |
| 31 January 2026 | Saturday | Me-Dam-Me-Phi |
February 2026 features important regional and cultural occasions in Assam. Bir Chilarai Divas and Ali Aye Ligang are among the celebrations included in the state's holiday calendar.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 1 February 2026 | Sunday | Bir Chilarai Divas |
| 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Karbi-Dehal-Kachir (Restricted Holiday) |
| 18 February 2026 | Wednesday | Ali Aye Ligang |
The March 2026 holiday calendar includes Dol Jatra and Id-Ul-Fitr. Both occasions hold religious and cultural significance and are observed by communities across Assam.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 3 March 2026 | Tuesday | Dol Jatra |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Id-Ul-Fitr |
April is particularly important in Assam because of Bohag Bihu, the Assamese New Year celebration. The month also includes Good Friday, Tithi of Damodar Deva and Sati Sadhani Divas.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Bohag Bihu |
| 15 April 2026 | Wednesday | Bohag Bihu |
| 16 April 2026 | Thursday | Bohag Bihu |
| 18 April 2026 | Saturday | Tithi of Damodar Deva |
| 21 April 2026 | Tuesday | Sati Sadhani Divas |
The May 2026 holiday list includes national and religious occasions. May Day, Buddha Purnima and Id-Ul-Zuha are the major holidays mentioned for this month in the Assam Government calendar.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | May Day and Buddha Purnima |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Id-Ul-Zuha |
June 2026 includes the Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhabdeva. This occasion is associated with Assam's religious and cultural heritage and is an important observance in the state's holiday calendar.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 1 June 2026 | Monday | Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhabdeva |
No general government holiday is listed for July 2026 in the provided Assam Government holiday notification. Government employees should refer to subsequent official announcements for any changes or additional holidays.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| No holiday listed | — | No general holiday mentioned in the notification |
August 2026 includes Independence Day, one of India's most significant national occasions. The day commemorates India's independence and is observed across Assam through flag-hoisting ceremonies and patriotic celebrations.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
September 2026 features several religious and cultural occasions, including Janmashtami, the Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva and Karam Puja. These celebrations reflect Assam's diverse traditions and heritage.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2026 | Tuesday | Tirubhav Tithi of Sri Sri Madhabdeva |
| 4 September 2026 | Friday | Janmastami |
| 12 September 2026 | Saturday | Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva |
| 21 September 2026 | Monday | Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva |
| 22 September 2026 | Tuesday | Karam Puja |
October 2026 includes several important festivals and national occasions. Gandhi Jayanti, Kati Bihu, Durga Puja, Vijaya Dashami and Lakshmi Puja are among the holidays mentioned in the notification.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 2 October 2026 | Friday | Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi |
| 18 October 2026 | Sunday | Kati Bihu and Durga Puja |
| 19 October 2026 | Monday | Durga Puja and Vijaya Dashami |
| 20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Durga Puja and Vijaya Dashami |
| 21 October 2026 | Wednesday | Durga Puja and Vijaya Dashami |
| 25 October 2026 | Sunday | Lakshmi Puja (Half-Day Holiday) |
November 2026 brings several religious and cultural celebrations, including Kali Puja, Diwali, Bhatri Dwitiya and Chhath Puja. The month also includes Guru Nanak's Birthday and Lachit Divas.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 8 November 2026 | Sunday | Kali Puja and Diwali |
| 11 November 2026 | Wednesday | Bhatri Dwitiya |
| 15 November 2026 | Sunday | Chhath Puja |
| 24 November 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak's Birthday and Lachit Divas |
December 2026 marks the end of the holiday calendar with Asom Divas and Christmas Day. These occasions celebrate Assam's historical heritage and the festive spirit of Christmas.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 2 December 2026 | Wednesday | Asom Divas (Su-Ka-Pha Divas) |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Apart from the month-wise holidays, the official notification includes some additional provisions that government employees should know.
The Assam Government has declared October 25, 2026 (Sunday), as a half-day holiday on account of Lakshmi Puja. Government offices and Revenue and Magisterial Courts will close at 1 PM.
All second and fourth Saturdays of every month will be observed as holidays in Assam. Other Saturdays will remain full working days, as mentioned in the notification.
The notification also provides two restricted holidays for each employee. These include occasions such as Ali Aye Ligang, Karbi-Dehal-Kachir, Shab-E-Barat and other regional festivals.
The government holiday list will not automatically apply to educational institutions, medical colleges and engineering colleges. These institutions may adopt their own academic holiday calendars.
Employees and other interested individuals can download the official Assam Government Holiday List 2026 PDF by following these steps:
Visit the General Administration Department, Assam.
Find the notification titled List of Holidays for the Year 2026 in the State of Assam.
Open the notification document.
Click the available PDF to view the complete holiday calendar.
Download and save the PDF for future reference.
