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58 public holidays observed in Assam during 2026. 4 school breaks shape travel demand. 25 long weekend opportunities.

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January 2026

  1. Jan1

    New Year's Day

    Thursday

  2. Jan5

    Rongker Karkli

    Monday

  3. Jan13

    Uruka of Magh Bihu

    Tuesday

  4. Jan14

    Magh Bihu

    Wednesday

  5. Jan17

    Silpi Divas

    Saturday · Weekend

  6. Jan26

    Republic Day

    Monday

  7. Jan27

    Busu Dima Festival

    Tuesday

February 2026

  1. Feb4

    Shab-E-Barat

    Wednesday

  2. Feb15

    Shivaratri

    Sunday · Weekend

  3. Feb17

    Karbi-Dehal-Kachir Dom

    Tuesday

  4. Feb18

    Ali-Aye-Ligang

    Wednesday

March 2026

  1. Mar2

    Khring Khring Baithow Puja

    Monday

  2. Mar3

    Dol Jatra

    Tuesday

  3. Mar17

    Lailatur Qadar

    Tuesday

  4. Mar21

    Id-Ul-Fitr

    Saturday · Weekend

  5. Mar25

    Tora Chira Bihu

    Wednesday

  6. Mar31

    Mahabir Jayanti

    Tuesday

April 2026

  1. Apr4

    Easter Sunday

    Saturday · Weekend

  2. Apr14

    Bohag Bihu

    Tuesday

  3. Apr15

    Bohag Bihu

    Wednesday

  4. Apr15

    Deuri Bihu

    Wednesday

  5. Apr16

    Bohag Bihu

    Thursday

  6. Apr18

    Birthday of Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma

    Saturday · Weekend

  7. Apr22

    Tithi of Gopal Dev

    Wednesday

May 2026

  1. May1

    May Day

    Friday

  2. May1

    Sati Radhika Utsav

    Friday

  3. May16

    Tithi of Hari dev

    Saturday · Weekend

  4. May23

    Birthday of Sri Sri Krishnaguru

    Saturday · Weekend

  5. May24

    Motak Roja Swargadeo Sarbananda Singha Divas

    Sunday · Weekend

  6. May27

    Id-ul –Zuha

    Wednesday

  7. May31

    Baikhowa Festival

    Sunday · Weekend

June 2026

  1. Jun20

    Death Anniversary of Bishnu Prasad Rabha

    Saturday · Weekend

  2. Jun30

    Hul Divas

    Tuesday

July 2026

  1. Jul13

    Birthday of Napali Poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya

    Monday

August 2026

  1. Aug13

    Death Anniversary of Bir Tikendrajit

    Thursday

  2. Aug15

    Independence Day

    Saturday · Weekend

  3. Aug26

    Fateha-e-Dwaz-Daham

    Wednesday

September 2026

  1. Sep12

    Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva

    Saturday · Weekend

  2. Sep15

    Nau khai Festival

    Tuesday

  3. Sep16

    Birthday of Sri Sri Thakur Anukul Cahandra

    Wednesday

  4. Sep21

    Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva

    Monday

October 2026

  1. Oct2

    Gandhi Jayanti

    Friday

  2. Oct18

    Kati Bahu & Durga Puja

    Sunday · Weekend

  3. Oct19

    Durga Puja & Vijaya Dashomi

    Monday

  4. Oct20

    Durga Puja & Vijaya Dashomi

    Tuesday

  5. Oct21

    Durga Puja & Vijaya Dashomi

    Wednesday

November 2026

  1. Nov1

    Kuki Chavang Kut

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Nov7

    Wangala Festival

    Saturday · Weekend

  3. Nov8

    Kali Puja & Diwali

    Sunday · Weekend

  4. Nov11

    Abhibhav Thithi of Sri Sri Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur

    Wednesday

  5. Nov19

    Bir Raghav Moran Divas

    Thursday

  6. Nov24

    Death Anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji

    Tuesday

December 2026

  1. Dec5

    Sikpui Ruoi (Harvest Festival of Hmar Community)

    Saturday · Weekend

  2. Dec10

    Martyr's Day

    Thursday

  3. Dec19

    Death Anniversary of Shree Shree Aniruddhadev

    Saturday · Weekend

  4. Dec22

    Gaan Ngai

    Tuesday

  5. Dec24

    Christmas Eve

    Thursday

  6. Dec25
    Christmas Day

    Friday

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Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

New Year's Day

Jan 1 – 5

5days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3·
Sun4·
Mon5★

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Rongker Karkli

Jan 3 – 5

3days off
Sat3·
Sun4·
Mon5★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Uruka of Magh Bihu

Jan 10 – 14

5days off
Sat10·
Sun11·
Mon12↓ off
Tue13★
Wed14★

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Republic Day

Jan 24 – 27

4days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★
Tue27★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Shivaratri

Feb 14 – 18

5days off
Sat14·
Sun15★
Mon16↓ off
Tue17★
Wed18★

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Khring Khring Baithow Puja

Feb 28 – Mar 3

4days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2★
Tue3★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Lailatur Qadar

Mar 14 – 17

4days off
Sat14·
Sun15·
Mon16↓ off
Tue17★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Mahabir Jayanti

Mar 28 – 31

4days off
Sat28·
Sun29·
Mon30↓ off
Tue31★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Bohag Bihu

Apr 11 – 16

6days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★
Wed15★
Thu16★

Take 1 day off → 6-day weekend

Bohag Bihu

Apr 14 – 16

3days off
Tue14★
Wed15★
Thu16★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Bohag Bihu

Apr 14 – 19

6days off
Tue14★
Wed15★
Thu16★
Fri17↓ off
Sat18★
Sun19·

Take 1 day off → 6-day weekend

Sati Radhika Utsav

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Hul Divas

Jun 27 – 30

4days off
Sat27·
Sun28·
Mon29↓ off
Tue30★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Birthday of Napali Poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya

Jul 11 – 13

3days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Death Anniversary of Bir Tikendrajit

Aug 13 – 16

4days off
Thu13★
Fri14↓ off
Sat15★
Sun16·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva

Sep 12 – 16

5days off
Sat12★
Sun13·
Mon14↓ off
Tue15★
Wed16★

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva

Sep 19 – 21

3days off
Sat19·
Sun20·
Mon21★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Gandhi Jayanti

Oct 2 – 4

3days off
Fri2★
Sat3·
Sun4·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Kati Bahu & Durga Puja

Oct 17 – 21

5days off
Sat17·
Sun18★
Mon19★
Tue20★
Wed21★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Bir Raghav Moran Divas

Nov 19 – 22

4days off
Thu19★
Fri20↓ off
Sat21·
Sun22·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Death Anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji

Nov 21 – 24

4days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23↓ off
Tue24★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Martyr's Day

Dec 10 – 13

4days off
Thu10★
Fri11↓ off
Sat12·
Sun13·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Death Anniversary of Shree Shree Aniruddhadev

Dec 19 – 22

4days off
Sat19★
Sun20·
Mon21↓ off
Tue22★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Gaan Ngai

Dec 22 – 27

6days off
Tue22★
Wed23↓ off
Thu24★
Fri25★
Sat26·
Sun27·

Take 1 day off → 6-day weekend

Christmas Eve

Dec 24 – 27

4days off
Thu24★
Fri25★
Sat26·
Sun27·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

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Choose a domestic or international Beevago pick for each upcoming break.

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School holidays 2026

When schools are closed — peak travel demand from families.

Dec23

Winter Holidays

Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days

May9

Summer Holidays

May 9 – Jun 17 · 40 days

Sep27

Autumn Holidays

Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days

Dec23

Winter Holidays

Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days

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Important public holiday information · India

General information

  • •Many Indian holidays follow the Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang) or Islamic lunar calendar. Dates shift annually and are confirmed by the Government of India.
  • •India observes holidays from multiple religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Central government employees get ~17 gazetted holidays plus 2 restricted holidays of their choice.
  • •India has ~32 restricted holidays. Central government employees may choose any 2 in addition to gazetted holidays.

Frequently asked questions

What are the public holidays in Assam in 2026?
Assam observes 58 public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Rongker Karkli (January 5, 2026), Uruka of Magh Bihu (January 13, 2026), Magh Bihu (January 14, 2026), Silpi Divas (January 17, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does Assam have in 2026?
Assam observes 58 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is New Year's Day in Assam 2026?
New Year's Day in Assam falls on January 1, 2026.
When is Rongker Karkli in Assam 2026?
Rongker Karkli in Assam falls on January 5, 2026.
When is Uruka of Magh Bihu in Assam 2026?
Uruka of Magh Bihu in Assam falls on January 13, 2026.
When is Magh Bihu in Assam 2026?
Magh Bihu in Assam falls on January 14, 2026.
When is Silpi Divas in Assam 2026?
Silpi Divas in Assam falls on January 17, 2026.
When is Republic Day in Assam 2026?
Republic Day in Assam falls on January 26, 2026.
When is Busu Dima Festival in Assam 2026?
Busu Dima Festival in Assam falls on January 27, 2026.
When is Shab-E-Barat in Assam 2026?
Shab-E-Barat in Assam falls on February 4, 2026.
When is Shivaratri in Assam 2026?
Shivaratri in Assam falls on February 15, 2026.
When is Karbi-Dehal-Kachir Dom in Assam 2026?
Karbi-Dehal-Kachir Dom in Assam falls on February 17, 2026.
When is Ali-Aye-Ligang in Assam 2026?
Ali-Aye-Ligang in Assam falls on February 18, 2026.
When is Khring Khring Baithow Puja in Assam 2026?
Khring Khring Baithow Puja in Assam falls on March 2, 2026.
When is Dol Jatra in Assam 2026?
Dol Jatra in Assam falls on March 3, 2026.
When is Lailatur Qadar in Assam 2026?
Lailatur Qadar in Assam falls on March 17, 2026.
When is Id-Ul-Fitr in Assam 2026?
Id-Ul-Fitr in Assam falls on March 21, 2026.
When is Tora Chira Bihu in Assam 2026?
Tora Chira Bihu in Assam falls on March 25, 2026.
When is Mahabir Jayanti in Assam 2026?
Mahabir Jayanti in Assam falls on March 31, 2026.
When is Easter Sunday in Assam 2026?
Easter Sunday in Assam falls on April 4, 2026.
When is Bohag Bihu in Assam 2026?
Bohag Bihu in Assam falls on April 14, 2026.
When is Deuri Bihu in Assam 2026?
Deuri Bihu in Assam falls on April 15, 2026.
When is Birthday of Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma in Assam 2026?
Birthday of Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma in Assam falls on April 18, 2026.
When is Tithi of Gopal Dev in Assam 2026?
Tithi of Gopal Dev in Assam falls on April 22, 2026.
When is May Day in Assam 2026?
May Day in Assam falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Sati Radhika Utsav in Assam 2026?
Sati Radhika Utsav in Assam falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Tithi of Hari dev in Assam 2026?
Tithi of Hari dev in Assam falls on May 16, 2026.
When is Birthday of Sri Sri Krishnaguru in Assam 2026?
Birthday of Sri Sri Krishnaguru in Assam falls on May 23, 2026.
When is Motak Roja Swargadeo Sarbananda Singha Divas in Assam 2026?
Motak Roja Swargadeo Sarbananda Singha Divas in Assam falls on May 24, 2026.
When is Id-ul –Zuha in Assam 2026?
Id-ul –Zuha in Assam falls on May 27, 2026.
When is Baikhowa Festival in Assam 2026?
Baikhowa Festival in Assam falls on May 31, 2026.
When is Death Anniversary of Bishnu Prasad Rabha in Assam 2026?
Death Anniversary of Bishnu Prasad Rabha in Assam falls on June 20, 2026.
When is Hul Divas in Assam 2026?
Hul Divas in Assam falls on June 30, 2026.
When is Birthday of Napali Poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya in Assam 2026?
Birthday of Napali Poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya in Assam falls on July 13, 2026.
When is Death Anniversary of Bir Tikendrajit in Assam 2026?
Death Anniversary of Bir Tikendrajit in Assam falls on August 13, 2026.
When is Independence Day in Assam 2026?
Independence Day in Assam falls on August 15, 2026.
When is Fateha-e-Dwaz-Daham in Assam 2026?
Fateha-e-Dwaz-Daham in Assam falls on August 26, 2026.
When is Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva in Assam 2026?
Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva in Assam falls on September 12, 2026.
When is Nau khai Festival in Assam 2026?
Nau khai Festival in Assam falls on September 15, 2026.
When is Birthday of Sri Sri Thakur Anukul Cahandra in Assam 2026?
Birthday of Sri Sri Thakur Anukul Cahandra in Assam falls on September 16, 2026.
When is Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva in Assam 2026?
Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva in Assam falls on September 21, 2026.
When is Gandhi Jayanti in Assam 2026?
Gandhi Jayanti in Assam falls on October 2, 2026.
When is Kati Bahu & Durga Puja in Assam 2026?
Kati Bahu & Durga Puja in Assam falls on October 18, 2026.
When is Durga Puja & Vijaya Dashomi in Assam 2026?
Durga Puja & Vijaya Dashomi in Assam falls on October 19, 2026.
When is Kuki Chavang Kut in Assam 2026?
Kuki Chavang Kut in Assam falls on November 1, 2026.
When is Wangala Festival in Assam 2026?
Wangala Festival in Assam falls on November 7, 2026.
When is Kali Puja & Diwali in Assam 2026?
Kali Puja & Diwali in Assam falls on November 8, 2026.
When is Abhibhav Thithi of Sri Sri Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur in Assam 2026?
Abhibhav Thithi of Sri Sri Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur in Assam falls on November 11, 2026.
When is Bir Raghav Moran Divas in Assam 2026?
Bir Raghav Moran Divas in Assam falls on November 19, 2026.
When is Death Anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji in Assam 2026?
Death Anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji in Assam falls on November 24, 2026.
When is Sikpui Ruoi (Harvest Festival of Hmar Community) in Assam 2026?
Sikpui Ruoi (Harvest Festival of Hmar Community) in Assam falls on December 5, 2026.
When is Martyr's Day in Assam 2026?
Martyr's Day in Assam falls on December 10, 2026.
When is Death Anniversary of Shree Shree Aniruddhadev in Assam 2026?
Death Anniversary of Shree Shree Aniruddhadev in Assam falls on December 19, 2026.
When is Gaan Ngai in Assam 2026?
Gaan Ngai in Assam falls on December 22, 2026.
When is Christmas Eve in Assam 2026?
Christmas Eve in Assam falls on December 24, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Assam 2026?
Christmas Day in Assam falls on December 25, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Assam?
Most public holidays in Assam are observed only on the exact date. Some countries grant a substitute weekday off when a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday — check the notes for each holiday above.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Assam?
Yes — most banks, public administration offices, and the stock exchange close on national public holidays. Some retail and tourism businesses stay open.
What is a "bridge day"?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend (e.g. a Friday after a Thursday holiday). Many people take this day off to extend the long weekend without using extra vacation.
Are these dates official for Assam?
Dates are sourced from official government publications and the relevant ministries. Always confirm regional and local observances closer to your travel date — especially for substitute holidays and bank-only days.
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