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Meghalaya Holidays 2026 List Verified

Meghalaya Public, Government and Bank Holidays 2026

Check if today or tomorrow is a holiday in Meghalaya, plus the full 2026 list of government, public, restricted, bank, and school holidays for Shillong and the whole state. 22 public holidays and 1 restricted holidays, updated for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Government of Meghalaya, Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department. Live status updates daily. Last reviewed September 2026. Verify against the official gazette before payroll lock.

2026 At a Glance

22

Public

General

1

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

23+

Bank

Key dates

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Is today a holiday in Meghalaya?

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Today is a regular working day across Meghalaya. The state government has not declared a public holiday on this date. Offices, banks, and schools follow normal hours.

Is tomorrow a holiday in Meghalaya?

Wednesday, 09 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Tomorrow is a regular working day across Meghalaya. The state government has not declared a public holiday on this date. Offices, banks, and schools follow normal hours.

This status checks the current date in India against the official Meghalaya 2026 calendar and refreshes daily. Weekly offs (Sundays, and second and fourth Saturdays) are not listed as public holidays.

Quick Read

Meghalaya notifies 22 general public holidays for 2026 through the state government, including the 3 national days and state festivals such as Behdienkhlam, Wangala, and Christmas. It also lists 1 restricted holiday and bank observances, and banks observe their own holiday set. Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy across Shillong and the state.

Government & Public Holidays

List of Meghalaya Government Holidays 2026

22 general public and government holidays, grouped by month. National gazetted days are tagged. Source: Government of Meghalaya 2026 calendar.

Jan

January 2026

2 holidays
01 Jan New Year's Day Thursday Regional
26 Jan Republic Day Monday National
Mar

March 2026

2 holidays
04 Mar Holi Wednesday Regional
21 Mar Id-ul-Fitr Saturday Regional
Apr

April 2026

1 holiday
03 Apr Good Friday Friday Regional
May

May 2026

1 holiday
27 May Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha) Wednesday Regional
Jun

June 2026

1 holiday
26 Jun Muharram Friday Regional
Jul

July 2026

2 holidays
09 Jul Behdienkhlam Thursday Regional
17 Jul Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing Friday Regional
Aug

August 2026

1 holiday
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
Sep

September 2026

1 holiday
04 Sep Janmashtami Friday Regional
Oct

October 2026

3 holidays
02 Oct Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Friday National
19 Oct Maha Navami Monday Regional
20 Oct Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) Tuesday Regional
Nov

November 2026

4 holidays
02 Nov All Souls' Day Monday Regional
08 Nov Diwali Sunday Regional
13 Nov Wangala Festival Friday Regional
23 Nov Seng Kut Snem Monday Regional
Dec

December 2026

4 holidays
12 Dec Death Anniversary of Pa Togan Sangma Saturday Regional
18 Dec Death Anniversary of U Soso Tham Friday Regional
25 Dec Christmas Festival Friday Regional
30 Dec Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nongbah Wednesday Regional

Holidays on lunar or Islamic calendars may shift by a day on moon sighting. Indigenous festival dates may be revised by the state. Confirm against the official Meghalaya gazette before locking payroll.

Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays in Meghalaya 2026

Meghalaya bank holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, the same list the RBI follows. Banks also close every Sunday and on the second and fourth Saturday.

DateDayBank Holiday
01 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic Day
04 Mar 2026WednesdayHoli
21 Mar 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
03 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
27 May 2026WednesdayBakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)
26 Jun 2026FridayMuharram
09 Jul 2026ThursdayBehdienkhlam
17 Jul 2026FridayDeath Anniversary of U Tirot Sing
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
04 Sep 2026FridayJanmashtami
02 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
19 Oct 2026MondayMaha Navami
20 Oct 2026TuesdayDussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
02 Nov 2026MondayAll Souls' Day
08 Nov 2026SundayDiwali
13 Nov 2026FridayWangala Festival
23 Nov 2026MondaySeng Kut Snem
12 Dec 2026SaturdayDeath Anniversary of Pa Togan Sangma
18 Dec 2026FridayDeath Anniversary of U Soso Tham
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas Festival
30 Dec 2026WednesdayDeath Anniversary of U Kiang Nongbah

Bank holiday lists are issued by the RBI per state. Confirm the final dates with your bank, as some festival dates are subject to revision.

Restricted Holidays

Optional / Restricted Holidays 2026

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

DateDayOccasion
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
Schools & Shillong

School Holidays and Shillong Holidays in Meghalaya

Are schools closed tomorrow in Meghalaya?

Meghalaya schools follow the gazetted holidays above, plus their own academic-calendar breaks for winter, Christmas, and mid-term. Any public holiday on this page is a school holiday statewide. Unplanned closures for rain or local events come from a separate District order, so check your school circular and the live status box above.

Is today a holiday in Shillong?

Shillong, Tura, Jowai, Nongpoh, and the rest of Meghalaya follow the same state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday on this page applies in Shillong. The city also closes for the main Seng Kut Snem and Christmas festival days.

Employer Guide

How Meghalaya holidays apply at work

01

Compulsory public holidays

The 22 general holidays are paid days off. Offices and banks stay closed. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere.

02

Indigenous festival days

Meghalaya grants Behdienkhlam, Wangala, and Seng Kut Snem, which other states do not. Plan staffing around the July Behdienkhlam and the November festival cluster.

03

Shops & Establishments rule

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

04

Multi-location note

Offices in Shillong, Tura, and Jowai often follow a fixed plus flexi-holiday model. Map each employee to the Meghalaya calendar and let them pick flexi days within policy.

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Sources & Verification

How this Meghalaya 2026 holiday list is verified

This calendar follows the official Government of Meghalaya, Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department 2026 holiday notification, compiled by the HRMS Software in India compliance team and cross-checked before each update. Last reviewed September 2026. Islamic and lunar festival dates stay provisional until the state confirms them, so verify against the official gazette before locking payroll.

Government of MeghalayaPrimary official source Meghalaya Personnel & AR DepartmentHoliday notifications
FAQ

Meghalaya Holidays 2026 FAQ

Is today a holiday in Meghalaya?
Check the live "Is today a holiday in Meghalaya" box at the top of this page. It compares the current date against the official Meghalaya 2026 calendar and updates every day. As a general rule, Meghalaya government offices and banks close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
Is tomorrow a holiday in Meghalaya?
The "Is tomorrow a holiday in Meghalaya" box near the top of this page shows tomorrow status automatically. If tomorrow is a gazetted public holiday such as Behdienkhlam, Wangala, Seng Kut Snem, or Christmas, offices and banks stay closed across the state, including Shillong and Tura.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in Meghalaya?
Most Meghalaya schools follow the state gazetted holiday list plus their own academic breaks for winter, Christmas, and mid-term. Any gazetted public holiday on this page is a school holiday across Meghalaya, including Shillong. For unplanned closures due to rain or local events, the District administration issues a separate order, so confirm with your school circular.
Is today a holiday in Shillong?
Shillong follows the Meghalaya state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday listed on this page applies in Shillong, Tura, Jowai, and Nongpoh, and across the state. Shillong observes major festival days like Seng Kut Snem and Christmas as full state holidays.
How many public holidays does Meghalaya have in 2026?
Meghalaya notifies 22 general public holidays for 2026 under the state calendar, plus 1 restricted or optional holidays. The list includes the 3 national days and state festivals such as Behdienkhlam, Wangala, and Christmas.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Meghalaya?
For the most part, yes. The government (gazetted) holidays that Meghalaya declares are the public holidays observed by offices, banks, and most establishments, and the two terms are used interchangeably. The separate set is restricted or optional holidays, which are not compulsory and are chosen by the employee within company policy.
Is the Meghalaya 2026 holiday list the same for private and IT companies?
The three national days (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) are compulsory for every employer. For the rest, private and IT companies in Meghalaya follow the Shops and Establishments Act and their own policy, usually granting 12 to 15 paid holidays from the state list plus a few optional ones. So the calendar is the same reference, but the exact paid days off can vary by company.
How do Meghalaya holidays affect payroll and salary?
A declared public holiday is a paid day off, so it does not reduce monthly salary. If an employee works on a public holiday, most Meghalaya employers pay overtime or grant a compensatory off as per policy. Payroll teams should mark each holiday correctly in attendance so loss-of-pay, overtime, and weekly-off calculations stay accurate at month end.
How many restricted or optional holidays can a Meghalaya employee take?
Meghalaya government employees may use a limited number of restricted holidays during the year with prior permission. Private employers usually allow two to three from the optional list, set by company policy. Record each chosen day in your leave system so attendance and payroll reflect it.
What are the bank holidays in Meghalaya in 2026?
Banks in Meghalaya close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday. Key 2026 bank holidays include Republic Day, Good Friday, Behdienkhlam, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali, and Christmas, plus the annual closing of bank accounts on 1 April.
What are the national holidays in Meghalaya 2026?
The three national gazetted holidays in Meghalaya for 2026 are Republic Day on 26 January, Independence Day on 15 August, and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October. These are compulsory paid holidays for every employer everywhere.
Is Behdienkhlam a public holiday in Meghalaya?
Yes. Behdienkhlam falls on 9 July 2026 and is a gazetted state public holiday in Meghalaya. It is a major festival of the Pnar (Jaintia) community held mainly in Jowai, and state offices, banks, and most establishments stay closed.
When is Wangala in Meghalaya 2026 and why is it important?
Wangala falls on 13 November 2026 in Meghalaya. Also known as the Hundred Drums festival, it is the post-harvest thanksgiving festival of the Garo community, celebrated widely in Tura and across the Garo Hills. It is a gazetted public holiday across Meghalaya.
Why are some Meghalaya festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, and Muharram depend on moon sighting and are provisional. Meghalaya may issue a revised date close to the festival, and some indigenous festival dates can also be adjusted, so confirm against the official gazette before locking attendance and payroll.
Where can I download the Meghalaya 2026 holiday list?
Use the Download Meghalaya 2026 Holiday PDF button at the top of this page for the full list. You can also cross-check it against the official Government of Meghalaya calendar on the Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department portal linked in the Sources and Verification section.
How does HRMS Software in India manage the Meghalaya holiday calendar across locations?
HRMS Software in India loads the Meghalaya holiday calendar, separates general, restricted, and bank holidays, and applies them to attendance and payroll by work location. Teams with offices in Shillong and other states get the correct state calendar per site, and employees pick restricted holidays within policy. Book a demo to see it on your own setup.

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