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Assam Holidays 2026 List Verified

Assam Public, Government and Bank Holidays 2026

Check if today or tomorrow is a holiday in Assam, plus the full 2026 list of government, public, restricted, bank, and school holidays for Guwahati and the whole state. 35 general holidays and 35 restricted holidays, updated for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Government of Assam, General Administration Department (GAD). Live status updates daily. Last reviewed September 2026. Verify against the official gazette before payroll lock.

2026 At a Glance

35

Public

General

35

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

19+

Bank

Key dates

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Is today a holiday in Assam?

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

No, it is a working day

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

Is tomorrow a holiday in Assam?

Wednesday, 09 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Tomorrow is a regular working day across Assam. 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 Assam 2026 calendar and refreshes daily. Weekly offs (Sundays, and second and fourth Saturdays) are not listed as public holidays.

Quick Read

Assam notifies 35 general holidays for 2026 through the GAD, including the 3 national days and state festivals such as the three Bihu, Durga Puja, and Diwali. It also lists 35 restricted holidays (an employee may avail any two), and banks observe their own holiday set. Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy across Guwahati and the state.

Government & Public Holidays

List of Assam Government Holidays 2026

35 general public and government holidays, grouped by month. National holidays are tagged. Source: Government of Assam GAD 2026 calendar.

Jan

January 2026

6 holidays
14 Jan Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu) & Tusu Puja Wednesday Regional
15 Jan Magh Bihu (Second Day) Thursday Regional
23 Jan Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti Friday Regional
26 Jan Republic Day Monday National
27 Jan Gwthar Bathou San Tuesday Regional
31 Jan Me-Dam-Me-Phi Saturday Regional
Feb

February 2026

1 holiday
01 Feb Bir Chilaray Divas Sunday Regional
Mar

March 2026

2 holidays
03 Mar Doljatra (Holi) Tuesday Regional
21 Mar Id-ul-Fitr Saturday Regional
Apr

April 2026

6 holidays
03 Apr Good Friday Friday Regional
14 Apr Bohag Bihu (Goru Bihu) & Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti Tuesday Regional
15 Apr Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) Wednesday Regional
16 Apr Bohag Bihu (Third Day) Thursday Regional
18 Apr Tithi of Damodar Deva Saturday Regional
21 Apr Sati Sadhini Divas Tuesday Regional
May

May 2026

2 holidays
01 May May Day & Buddha Purnima Friday Regional
27 May Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha) Wednesday Regional
Jun

June 2026

1 holiday
01 Jun Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhavdeva Monday Regional
Aug

August 2026

1 holiday
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
Sep

September 2026

5 holidays
01 Sep Tirobhav Tithi of Sri Sri Madhavdeva Tuesday Regional
04 Sep Janmashtami Friday Regional
12 Sep Tirobhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva Saturday Regional
21 Sep Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva Monday Regional
22 Sep Karam Puja Tuesday Regional
Oct

October 2026

5 holidays
02 Oct Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Friday National
18 Oct Kati Bihu & Durga Puja Sunday Regional
19 Oct Durga Puja (Maha Navami) Monday Regional
20 Oct Durga Puja & Vijaya Dashami Tuesday Regional
21 Oct Durga Puja (Day After Dashami) Wednesday Regional
Nov

November 2026

4 holidays
08 Nov Kali Puja & Diwali Sunday Regional
11 Nov Bhatri Dwitiya (Bhai Dooj) Wednesday Regional
15 Nov Chhath Puja Sunday Regional
24 Nov Guru Nanak Jayanti & Lachit Divas Tuesday Regional
Dec

December 2026

2 holidays
02 Dec Asom Divas (Su-Ka-Pha Divas) Wednesday Regional
25 Dec Christmas Day Friday Regional

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

Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays in Assam 2026

Assam 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
14 Jan 2026WednesdayMagh Bihu
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic Day
31 Jan 2026SaturdayMe-Dam-Me-Phi
03 Mar 2026TuesdayDoljatra (Holi)
21 Mar 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
03 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
14 Apr 2026TuesdayBohag Bihu & Ambedkar Jayanti
15 Apr 2026WednesdayBohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu)
01 May 2026FridayMay Day & Buddha Purnima
27 May 2026WednesdayBakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
04 Sep 2026FridayJanmashtami
02 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
20 Oct 2026TuesdayDurga Puja & Vijaya Dashami
08 Nov 2026SundayKali Puja & Diwali
24 Nov 2026TuesdayGuru Nanak Jayanti & Lachit Divas
02 Dec 2026WednesdayAsom Divas
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas Day

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

Assam declares 35 restricted holidays for 2026, and an employee may avail any two, subject to company policy. A commonly chosen, dateable set is shown below; the full 35 are in the official GAD notification.

DateDayOccasion
01 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
15 Feb 2026SundayMaha Shivaratri
02 Mar 2026MondayHolika Dahan
27 Mar 2026FridaySri Ram Navami
31 Mar 2026TuesdayMahavir Jayanti
26 Jun 2026FridayMuharram
26 Aug 2026WednesdayEid-e-Milad
28 Aug 2026FridayRaksha Bandhan
17 Sep 2026ThursdayVishwakarma Puja
25 Oct 2026SundayLakshmi Puja (Half Day - offices close 1 PM)
24 Dec 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve
Schools & Guwahati

School Holidays and Guwahati Holidays in Assam

Are schools closed tomorrow in Assam?

Assam schools follow the general holidays above, plus their own academic-calendar breaks, including the long Bohag Bihu break in April. Any public holiday on this page is a school holiday statewide. Unplanned closures for floods 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 Guwahati?

Guwahati, Dispur, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, and the rest of Assam follow the same state holiday calendar. Every general holiday on this page applies in Guwahati. The city also closes for the three Bihu festivals, Durga Puja, Diwali, Lachit Divas, and Asom Divas.

Employer Guide

How Assam holidays apply at work

01

Compulsory general holidays

The 35 general holidays are paid days off. Offices and banks stay closed. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere.

02

Restricted holiday choice

Assam declares 35 restricted holidays; employees pick any two per company policy. Record the chosen day in your leave system.

03

Shops & Establishments rule

Private employers grant paid public holidays per the Assam Shops and Establishments Act and policy. Plan the long Bohag Bihu block in April in advance.

04

Half-day & special leave

Lakshmi Puja on 25 October 2026 is a half day (offices close at 1 PM). Special casual leave for Matri Pitri Vandana may be taken on one of 9-10 or 23-24 July, per the GAD order.

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Sources & Verification

How this Assam 2026 holiday list is verified

This calendar follows the official Assam Government holiday notification issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) dated 17 November 2025, compiled by our 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.

FAQ

Assam Holidays 2026 FAQ

Is today a holiday in Assam?
Check the live "Is today a holiday in Assam" box at the top of this page. It compares the current date against the official Assam 2026 GAD calendar and updates every day. As a general rule, Assam government offices and banks close on all general holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
Is tomorrow a holiday in Assam?
The "Is tomorrow a holiday in Assam" box near the top of this page shows tomorrow status automatically. If tomorrow is a general holiday such as Magh Bihu, Bohag Bihu, Durga Puja, or Diwali, offices and banks stay closed across the state, including Guwahati and Dispur.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in Assam?
Most Assam schools follow the state general holiday list plus their own academic breaks, including the long Bohag Bihu break in April. Any general holiday on this page is a school holiday across Assam, including Guwahati. For unplanned closures due to floods or local events, the District administration issues a separate order, so confirm with your school circular.
Is today a holiday in Guwahati?
Guwahati follows the Assam state holiday calendar. Every general holiday listed on this page applies in Guwahati, Dispur, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, and across the state. Guwahati also observes Asom Divas on 2 December 2026 and the three Bihu festivals.
How many public holidays does Assam have in 2026?
Assam notifies 35 general (gazetted) holidays for 2026 under the GAD calendar, plus 35 restricted or optional holidays. The list is led by the three Bihu festivals and includes the 3 national days, Durga Puja, Diwali, and Christmas.
What are the three Bihu festivals in Assam in 2026?
Assam observes Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu) on 14 and 15 January, Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) from 14 to 16 April, and Kati Bihu on 18 October 2026. Bohag Bihu marks the Assamese New Year and is the biggest festival break in the state, so plan attendance and payroll around it.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Assam?
For the most part, yes. The general (gazetted) holidays the Government of Assam 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.
How many restricted or optional holidays can an Assam employee take?
Under the 2026 notification, Assam declares 35 restricted holidays, and a state government employee may avail any two during the year with prior permission. Private employers usually allow a similar two to three from the optional list, set by company policy. Record each chosen day in your leave system.
How do Assam holidays affect payroll and salary?
A declared general holiday is a paid day off, so it does not reduce monthly salary. If an employee works on a public holiday, most Assam 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.
What are the bank holidays in Assam in 2026?
Banks in Assam close on the general holidays notified for the state, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday. Key 2026 bank holidays include Magh Bihu, Republic Day, Bohag Bihu, Good Friday, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Durga Puja, Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Lachit Divas, and Christmas, plus the annual closing of bank accounts on 1 April.
What are the national holidays in Assam 2026?
The three national holidays in Assam 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.
What is Lachit Divas and is it a holiday in Assam?
Lachit Divas honours the Ahom general Lachit Borphukan, hero of the Battle of Saraighat. In 2026 it falls on 24 November, the same day as Guru Nanak Jayanti, and is a general holiday across Assam. Asom Divas (Su-Ka-Pha Divas) on 2 December, marking the founding of the Ahom kingdom, is also a state holiday.
When is Me-Dam-Me-Phi in Assam 2026?
Me-Dam-Me-Phi, the Ahom ancestor-worship festival, falls on 31 January 2026 and is a general holiday in Assam. It is observed statewide as a mark of respect to departed ancestors.
Where can I download the Assam 2026 holiday list?
Use the Download Assam 2026 Holiday PDF button at the top of this page, which opens the official General Administration Department (GAD) notification. You can also cross-check it against the Government of Assam calendar linked in the Sources and Verification section.
Why are some Assam festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Muharram, and Eid-e-Milad depend on moon sighting and are provisional. Assam may issue a revised date close to the festival, so confirm against the official gazette before locking attendance and payroll.
How does HRMS Software in India manage the Assam holiday calendar across locations?
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