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27 public holidays observed in West Bengal during 2026. 4 school breaks shape travel demand. 15 long weekend opportunities.

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January 2026

  1. Jan1

    New Year's Day

    Thursday

  2. Jan12

    Birthday of Swami Vivekananda

    Monday

  3. Jan23

    Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birthday

    Friday

  4. Jan23

    Saraswati Puja (Sree Panchami)

    Friday

  5. Jan26

    Republic Day

    Monday

March 2026

  1. Mar3

    Doljatra

    Tuesday

  2. Mar21

    Eid-Ul-Fitr

    Saturday · Weekend

  3. Mar26

    Ram Navami

    Thursday

  4. Mar31

    Mahavir Jayanti

    Tuesday

April 2026

  1. Apr3

    Good Friday

    Friday

  2. Apr14

    Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

    Tuesday

  3. Apr15

    Bengali New Year (Nababarsha)

    Wednesday

May 2026

  1. May1

    May Day

    Friday

  2. May1

    Buddha Purnima

    Friday

  3. May9

    Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore

    Saturday · Weekend

  4. May27

    Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid)

    Wednesday

June 2026

  1. Jun26

    Muharram

    Friday

August 2026

  1. Aug15

    Independence Day

    Saturday · Weekend

September 2026

  1. Sep4

    Janmashtami

    Friday

October 2026

  1. Oct2

    Gandhi Jayanti

    Friday

  2. Oct10

    Mahalaya

    Saturday · Weekend

  3. Oct19

    Durga Puja – Maha Ashtami

    Monday

  4. Oct20

    Durga Puja – Maha Navami

    Tuesday

  5. Oct21

    Durga Puja – Vijayadashami

    Wednesday

November 2026

  1. Nov11

    Bhratridwitiya

    Wednesday

  2. Nov24

    Guru Nanak Jayanti

    Tuesday

December 2026

  1. Dec25
    Christmas Day

    Friday

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Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

New Year's Day

Jan 1 – 4

4days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3·
Sun4·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Birthday of Swami Vivekananda

Jan 10 – 12

3days off
Sat10·
Sun11·
Mon12★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Saraswati Puja (Sree Panchami)

Jan 23 – 26

4days off
Fri23★
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Doljatra

Feb 28 – Mar 3

4days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2↓ off
Tue3★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Ram Navami

Mar 26 – 29

4days off
Thu26★
Fri27↓ off
Sat28·
Sun29·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Mahavir Jayanti

Mar 28 – 31

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

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Good Friday

Apr 3 – 5

3days off
Fri3★
Sat4·
Sun5·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Apr 11 – 15

5days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★
Wed15★

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Buddha Purnima

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Muharram

Jun 26 – 28

3days off
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Janmashtami

Sep 4 – 6

3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Gandhi Jayanti

Oct 2 – 4

3days off
Fri2★
Sat3·
Sun4·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Durga Puja – Maha Ashtami

Oct 17 – 21

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

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Nov 21 – 24

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

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Christmas Day

Dec 25 – 27

3days off
Fri25★
Sat26·
Sun27·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

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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 West Bengal in 2026?
West Bengal observes 27 public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Birthday of Swami Vivekananda (January 12, 2026), Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birthday (January 23, 2026), Saraswati Puja (Sree Panchami) (January 23, 2026), Republic Day (January 26, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does West Bengal have in 2026?
West Bengal observes 27 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is New Year's Day in West Bengal 2026?
New Year's Day in West Bengal falls on January 1, 2026.
When is Birthday of Swami Vivekananda in West Bengal 2026?
Birthday of Swami Vivekananda in West Bengal falls on January 12, 2026.
When is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birthday in West Bengal 2026?
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birthday in West Bengal falls on January 23, 2026.
When is Saraswati Puja (Sree Panchami) in West Bengal 2026?
Saraswati Puja (Sree Panchami) in West Bengal falls on January 23, 2026.
When is Republic Day in West Bengal 2026?
Republic Day in West Bengal falls on January 26, 2026.
When is Doljatra in West Bengal 2026?
Doljatra in West Bengal falls on March 3, 2026.
When is Eid-Ul-Fitr in West Bengal 2026?
Eid-Ul-Fitr in West Bengal falls on March 21, 2026.
When is Ram Navami in West Bengal 2026?
Ram Navami in West Bengal falls on March 26, 2026.
When is Mahavir Jayanti in West Bengal 2026?
Mahavir Jayanti in West Bengal falls on March 31, 2026.
When is Good Friday in West Bengal 2026?
Good Friday in West Bengal falls on April 3, 2026.
When is Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in West Bengal 2026?
Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in West Bengal falls on April 14, 2026.
When is Bengali New Year (Nababarsha) in West Bengal 2026?
Bengali New Year (Nababarsha) in West Bengal falls on April 15, 2026.
When is May Day in West Bengal 2026?
May Day in West Bengal falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Buddha Purnima in West Bengal 2026?
Buddha Purnima in West Bengal falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore in West Bengal 2026?
Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore in West Bengal falls on May 9, 2026.
When is Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) in West Bengal 2026?
Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) in West Bengal falls on May 27, 2026.
When is Muharram in West Bengal 2026?
Muharram in West Bengal falls on June 26, 2026.
When is Independence Day in West Bengal 2026?
Independence Day in West Bengal falls on August 15, 2026.
When is Janmashtami in West Bengal 2026?
Janmashtami in West Bengal falls on September 4, 2026.
When is Gandhi Jayanti in West Bengal 2026?
Gandhi Jayanti in West Bengal falls on October 2, 2026.
When is Mahalaya in West Bengal 2026?
Mahalaya in West Bengal falls on October 10, 2026.
When is Durga Puja – Maha Ashtami in West Bengal 2026?
Durga Puja – Maha Ashtami in West Bengal falls on October 19, 2026.
When is Durga Puja – Maha Navami in West Bengal 2026?
Durga Puja – Maha Navami in West Bengal falls on October 20, 2026.
When is Durga Puja – Vijayadashami in West Bengal 2026?
Durga Puja – Vijayadashami in West Bengal falls on October 21, 2026.
When is Bhratridwitiya in West Bengal 2026?
Bhratridwitiya in West Bengal falls on November 11, 2026.
When is Guru Nanak Jayanti in West Bengal 2026?
Guru Nanak Jayanti in West Bengal falls on November 24, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in West Bengal 2026?
Christmas Day in West Bengal falls on December 25, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in West Bengal?
Most public holidays in West Bengal 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 West Bengal?
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 West Bengal?
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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