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Public Holidays in West Bengal 2026

Complete West Bengal 2026 holiday calendar. 26 public holidays and 2 restricted holidays, month by month, with the Durga Puja week, Bengali New Year, and Kali Puja for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Government of West Bengal. Verify against the official gazette before payroll lock.

2026 At a Glance

26

Public

Gazetted

2

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

East India

Region

Kolkata

Quick Read

West Bengal notifies 26 public holidays for 2026, led by the Durga Puja week in October, plus the 3 national days, Bengali New Year, and Kali Puja. It also lists 2 restricted holidays. Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy.

Public Holidays

West Bengal Public Holidays 2026

26 public holidays, grouped by month. National gazetted days are tagged. Source: West Bengal Government 2026 calendar.

Jan

January 2026

4 holidays
01 Jan New Year's Day Thursday State
12 Jan Swami Vivekananda Jayanti Monday State
23 Jan Netaji Jayanti & Saraswati Puja Friday State
26 Jan Republic Day Monday National
Mar

March 2026

4 holidays
03 Mar Doljatra (Holi) Tuesday State
21 Mar Id-ul-Fitr Saturday State
26 Mar Ram Navami Thursday State
31 Mar Mahavir Jayanti Tuesday State
Apr

April 2026

3 holidays
03 Apr Good Friday Friday State
14 Apr Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti Tuesday State
15 Apr Bengali New Year (Nababarsha) Wednesday State
May

May 2026

3 holidays
01 May May Day & Buddha Purnima Friday State
09 May Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti Saturday State
27 May Bakrid (Id-ud-Zoha) Wednesday State
Jun

June 2026

1 holiday
26 Jun Muharram Friday State
Aug

August 2026

1 holiday
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
Sep

September 2026

1 holiday
04 Sep Janmashtami Friday State
Oct

October 2026

5 holidays
02 Oct Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Friday National
10 Oct Mahalaya Saturday State
19 Oct Durga Puja (Maha Astami) Monday State
20 Oct Durga Puja (Maha Nabami) Tuesday State
21 Oct Durga Puja (Dasami) Wednesday State
Nov

November 2026

3 holidays
08 Nov Kali Puja / Diwali Sunday State
11 Nov Bhratri Dwitiya Wednesday State
24 Nov Guru Nanak Jayanti Tuesday State
Dec

December 2026

1 holiday
25 Dec Christmas Day Friday State

Holidays on lunar or Islamic calendars may shift by a day on moon sighting. Confirm against the official West Bengal gazette before locking payroll.

Restricted Holidays

Optional / Restricted Holidays 2026

Employees may choose a limited number, subject to company policy. Banks observe the yearly closing on 1 April.

Date Day Occasion
01 Apr 2026 Wednesday Yearly Closing of Bank Accounts
25 Oct 2026 Sunday Lakshmi Puja (Kojagari)
Employer Guide

How West Bengal holidays apply at work

01

Public holidays

The 26 public holidays are paid days off. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere. The Durga Puja week is the largest state break.

02

Durga Puja planning

Most West Bengal offices observe Maha Astami, Maha Nabami, and Dasami, and many extend leave across the festival. Plan staffing and payroll cut-offs around the October Puja week.

03

Shops & Establishments rule

Private employers grant paid public holidays per the West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act and policy. Typical practice is 12 to 15 paid holidays plus weekly offs.

04

Lunar date shifts

Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, and Muharram depend on moon sighting and can move by a day. Update payroll if the state revises a date.

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FAQ

West Bengal Public Holidays FAQ

How many public holidays does West Bengal have in 2026?
West Bengal notifies 26 public holidays for 2026, plus 2 restricted holidays. The list is led by the Durga Puja week, and includes Bengali New Year, Kali Puja, and the 3 national days.
How many Durga Puja holidays does West Bengal give?
West Bengal observes the Durga Puja week as the biggest holiday block. In 2026 the state lists Mahalaya, Maha Astami (19 October), Maha Nabami (20 October), and Dasami (21 October), with many offices extending leave through the festival.
When is Bengali New Year in 2026?
Bengali New Year, Poila Boishakh or Nababarsha, falls on 15 April 2026. It is a state public holiday across West Bengal and marks the start of the Bengali calendar year.
Why are some West Bengal festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, and Muharram depend on moon sighting and are provisional. West Bengal may issue a revised date close to the festival, so confirm before locking attendance.
How does factoHR India manage the West Bengal holiday calendar?
factoHR India loads the West Bengal holiday calendar, separates public and restricted holidays, applies the Durga Puja block, and lets employees pick restricted holidays within policy across every work location.

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If you employ staff in West Bengal, the same workforce is also covered by minimum wage rates in West Bengal, Professional Tax in West Bengal, working-hour and overtime rules in West Bengal, and Labour Welfare Fund rates in West Bengal. Keep every West Bengal statutory obligation aligned across your payroll.