Assam Government Holiday List 2026 – Download Official Holiday List PDF
ASSAM GOVERNMENT HOLIDAY LIST 2026
Official holiday list for Assam government institutions in 2026.
Assam Government Holiday List 2026
The Government of Assam has published the official Holiday List for the year 2026, which includes holidays to be observed across various institutions.
The list was issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on 17th November 2025, detailing a total of 35 holidays for the year.
On 9th April 2026, all government and non-government offices, educational institutions, and commercial establishments will remain closed due to the General Election.
Official Government Holiday List 2026
| Date | Day | Festival or Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 14th January | Wednesday | Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja |
| 15th January | Thursday | Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja |
| 23rd January | Friday | Netaji’s Birthday |
| 26th January | Monday | Republic Day |
| 27th January | Tuesday | Gwthar Bathou San |
| 31st January | Saturday | Me-Dam -Me-Phi |
| 1st February | Sunday | Bir Chilaray Divas |
| 3rd March | Tuesday | Dol Jatra |
| 21st March | Saturday | Id-Ul-Fitre |
| 3rd April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 14th April | Tuesday | Bohag Bihu |
| 15th April | Wednesday | Bohag Bihu |
| 16th April | Thursday | Bohag Bihu |
| 18th April | Saturday | Tithi of Damodar Deva |
| 21st April | Tuesday | Sati Sadhini Divas |
| 1st May | Friday | May Day & Budha Purnima |
| 28th May | Thursday | Id-ul –Zuha |
| 1st June | Monday | Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhabdeva |
| 15th August | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 1st September | Tuesday | Tirubhav Tithi of Sri Sri Madhabdeva |
| 4th September | Friday | Janmastomi |
| 12th September | Saturday | Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva |
| 21st September | Monday | Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva |
| 22nd September | Tuesday | Karam Puja |
| 2nd October | Friday | Birth day of Mahatma Gandhi |
| 18th October | Sunday | Kati Bihu & Durga Puja |
| 19th October | Monday | Durga Puja & Vijaya Dashom |
| 20th October | Tuesday | Durga Puja & Vijaya Dashom |
| 21st October | Wednesday | Durga Puja & Vijaya Dashom |
| 8th November | Sunday | Kali Puja & Diwali |
| 11th November | Wednesday | Bhatri Dwitiya |
| 15th November | Sunday | Chhath Puja |
| 24th November | Tuesday | Guru Nanak’s Birthday & Lachit Divas |
| 2nd December | Tuesday | Asom Divas (Su-Ka-Pha Divas) |
| 25th December | Friday | Christmas Day |
These holidays may not automatically apply to educational institutions unless adopted.
Restricted Holiday List 2026
| Date | Day | Festival or Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 1st January 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 5th January 2026 | Monday | Rongker Karkli |
| 13th January 2026 | Tuesday | Uruka of Mag Bihu |
| 17th January 2026 | Saturday | Silpi Divas |
| 27th January 2026 | Tuesday | Busu Dima Festival |
| 4th February 2026 | Wednesday | Shab-E-Barat |
| 15th February 2026 | Sunday | Sivaratri |
| 17th February 2026 | Tuesday | Karbi-Dehal-Kachir Dom |
| 18th February 2026 | Wednesday | Ali Aye Ligang |
| 2nd March 2026 | Monday | Khring Khring Baithow Puja |
| 17th March 2026 | Tuesday | Lailatur Qadar |
| 25th March 2026 | Wednesday | Tora Chira Bihu |
| 31st March 2026 | Tuesday | Mahabir Jayanti |
| 4th April 2026 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| 15th April 2026 | Wednesday | Deuri Bihu |
| 18th April 2026 | Saturday | Birthday of Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma |
| 22nd April 2026 | Wednesday | Tithi of Gopal Dev |
| 1st May 2026 | Friday | Sati Radhika Utsav |
| 16th May 2026 | Saturday | Tithi of Hari Dev |
| 23rd May 2026 | Saturday | Birthday of Sri Sri Krishnaguru |
| 24th May 2026 | Sunday | Motak Roja Swargadeo Sarbananda Singha Divas |
| 31st May 2026 | Sunday | Baikhowa Festival |
| 20th June 2026 | Saturday | Death Anniversary of Bishnu Prasad Rabha |
| 30th June 2026 | Tuesday | Hul Divas |
| 13th July 2026 | Monday | Birthday of Nepali Poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya |
| 13th August 2026 | Thursday | Death Anniversary of Bir Tikendrajit |
| 26th August 2026 | Wednesday | Fateha-e-Dwaz-Daham |
| 15th September 2026 | Tuesday | Nau khai Festival |
| 16th September 2026 | Wednesday | Birthday of Sri Sri Thakur Anukul Chandra |
| 1st November 2026 | Sunday | Kuki Chavang Kut |
| 7th November 2026 | Saturday | Wangala Festival |
| 11th November 2026 | Wednesday | Abhibhav Tithi of Sri Sri Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur |
| 19th November 2026 | Thursday | Bir Raghav Moran Divas |
| 24th November 2026 | Tuesday | Death Anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji |
| 5th December 2026 | Saturday | Sikpui Ruoi (Harvest Festival of Hmar Community) |
| 10th December 2026 | Thursday | Martyr’s Day |
| 19th December 2026 | Saturday | Death Anniversary of Shree Shree Aniruddhadev |
| 22nd December 2026 | Tuesday | Gaan Ngai |
| 24th December 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
How to Download Assam Government Holiday List?
- Step 1:Scroll down to the Important Web-Link's section.
- Step 2:Click on the Holiday List 2026 link.
- Step 3:A PDF file will be downloaded to your device.
- Step 4:Open the downloaded file with a PDF reader to view the official holiday list.
- Step 5:You can print the document for future reference.
Local Holidays
District Commissioners have the authority to declare one day of local importance as a Local Holiday, with the exception of the Kamrup (M) District. In this district, the General Administration Department can declare two Local Holidays with the Chief Minister's approval.
Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act 1881 are primarily applicable to financial institutions, banks, and government offices. These holidays do not extend to private companies, factories, or commercial entities.
FAQs
How many Gazetted Holidays are there in 2026?
In 2026, there are a total of 35 Gazetted Holidays designated for state government employees in Assam.
Are all Saturdays observed as holidays in Govt. of Assam offices?
No, only the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month are recognized as holidays in the Government of Assam offices.
How many Restricted Holidays can be availed by an Assam Government employee?
Each employee of the Assam Government is permitted to take 2 days as Restricted Holidays.
📋Job Summary
The Government of Assam has released the official Holiday List for 2026, detailing 35 holidays for various institutions. The list was issued by the General Administration Department on 17th November 2025. Notably, all government offices will be closed on 9th April 2026 for the General Election.