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West Bengal Holidays 2026 List Verified

West Bengal Public, Government and Bank Holidays 2026

Check if today or tomorrow is a holiday in West Bengal, plus the full 2026 list of government, public, restricted, bank, and school holidays for Kolkata and the whole state. 26 public holidays and 2 restricted holidays, updated for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Government of West Bengal. Live status updates daily. Last reviewed September 2026. Verify against the official gazette before payroll lock.

2026 At a Glance

26

Public

General

2

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

27+

Bank

Key dates

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Is today a holiday in West Bengal?

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

No, it is a working day

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

Is tomorrow a holiday in West Bengal?

Wednesday, 09 September 2026

No, it is a working day

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

Quick Read

West Bengal notifies 26 general public holidays for 2026, including the 3 national days and state festivals such as Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year), Durga Puja, and Kali Puja. It also lists 2 restricted holidays tied to lunar calendars, and banks observe their own holiday set. Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy across Kolkata and the state.

Government & Public Holidays

List of West Bengal Government Holidays 2026

26 general public and government 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 Regional
12 Jan Swami Vivekananda Jayanti Monday Regional
23 Jan Netaji Jayanti & Saraswati Puja Friday Regional
26 Jan Republic Day Monday National
Mar

March 2026

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

April 2026

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

May 2026

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

June 2026

1 holiday
26 Jun Muharram 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

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

November 2026

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

December 2026

1 holiday
25 Dec Christmas Day Friday Regional

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

Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays in West Bengal 2026

West Bengal 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
12 Jan 2026MondaySwami Vivekananda Jayanti
23 Jan 2026FridayNetaji Jayanti & Saraswati Puja
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic Day
03 Mar 2026TuesdayDoljatra (Holi)
21 Mar 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr
26 Mar 2026ThursdayRam Navami
31 Mar 2026TuesdayMahavir Jayanti
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
03 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
14 Apr 2026TuesdayDr B R Ambedkar Jayanti
15 Apr 2026WednesdayBengali New Year (Nababarsha)
01 May 2026FridayMay Day & Buddha Purnima
09 May 2026SaturdayRabindranath Tagore Jayanti
27 May 2026WednesdayBakrid (Id-ud-Zoha)
26 Jun 2026FridayMuharram
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
04 Sep 2026FridayJanmashtami
02 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
10 Oct 2026SaturdayMahalaya
19 Oct 2026MondayDurga Puja (Maha Astami)
20 Oct 2026TuesdayDurga Puja (Maha Nabami)
21 Oct 2026WednesdayDurga Puja (Dasami)
08 Nov 2026SundayKali Puja / Diwali
11 Nov 2026WednesdayBhratri Dwitiya
24 Nov 2026TuesdayGuru Nanak Jayanti
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

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

DateDayOccasion
01 Apr 2026WednesdayYearly Closing of Bank Accounts
25 Oct 2026SundayLakshmi Puja (Kojagari)
Schools & Kolkata

School Holidays and Kolkata Holidays in West Bengal

Are schools closed tomorrow in West Bengal?

West Bengal schools follow the gazetted holidays above, plus their own academic-calendar breaks for summer, the Durga Puja vacation, 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 Kolkata?

Kolkata, Howrah, Durgapur, Siliguri, and the rest of West Bengal follow the same state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday on this page applies in Kolkata. The city also closes for the main Durga Puja and Kali Puja festival days.

Employer Guide

How West Bengal holidays apply at work

01

Compulsory public holidays

The 26 general holidays are paid days off. Offices and banks stay closed. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere.

02

Restricted holiday choice

Employees pick a set number of restricted holidays per company policy, usually one to two. Record the chosen day in your leave system.

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

IT-sector note

Kolkata and Salt Lake Sector V IT and ITES units often follow a fixed plus flexi-holiday model. Map each employee to the West Bengal calendar and let them pick flexi days within policy.

HRMS Software in India

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HRMS Software in India loads the West Bengal holiday calendar, splits general, restricted, and bank holidays, applies them per work location, and lets staff pick restricted days within policy.

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Sources & Verification

How this West Bengal 2026 holiday list is verified

This calendar follows the official Government of West Bengal 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.

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FAQ

West Bengal Holidays 2026 FAQ

Is today a holiday in West Bengal?
Check the live "Is today a holiday in West Bengal" box at the top of this page. It compares the current date against the official West Bengal 2026 calendar and updates every day. As a general rule, West Bengal 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 West Bengal?
The "Is tomorrow a holiday in West Bengal" box near the top of this page shows tomorrow status automatically. If tomorrow is a gazetted public holiday such as Poila Boishakh, Durga Puja, or Kali Puja, offices and banks stay closed across the state, including Kolkata and Howrah.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in West Bengal?
Most West Bengal schools follow the state gazetted holiday list plus their own academic breaks for summer, the Durga Puja vacation, and mid-term. Any gazetted public holiday on this page is a school holiday across West Bengal, including Kolkata. 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 Kolkata?
Kolkata follows the West Bengal state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday listed on this page applies in Kolkata, Howrah, Durgapur, and Siliguri, and across the state. Kolkata observes major festival days like Durga Puja and Poila Boishakh as full state holidays.
How many public holidays does West Bengal have in 2026?
West Bengal notifies 26 general public holidays for 2026 under the state calendar, plus 2 restricted or optional holidays. The list includes the 3 national days and state festivals such as Poila Boishakh, Durga Puja, and Kali Puja.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in West Bengal?
For the most part, yes. The government (gazetted) holidays that West Bengal 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 West Bengal 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 West Bengal 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 West Bengal 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 West Bengal 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 West Bengal employee take?
West Bengal government employees may use a limited number of restricted holidays during the year with prior permission. Private employers usually allow one to two 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 West Bengal in 2026?
Banks in West Bengal close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday. Key 2026 bank holidays include Republic Day, Poila Boishakh, Good Friday, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Durga Puja, Kali Puja, and Christmas, plus the annual closing of bank accounts on 1 April.
What are the national holidays in West Bengal 2026?
The three national gazetted holidays in West Bengal 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 Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh) a public holiday?
Yes. Bengali New Year, also called Poila Boishakh or Nababarsha, falls on 15 April 2026 and is a compulsory state public holiday. It marks the start of the Bengali calendar year. State offices, banks, and most establishments stay closed.
When is Durga Puja in West Bengal 2026 and why is it important?
Durga Puja is the biggest festival in West Bengal, spanning Maha Astami on 19 October, Maha Nabami on 20 October, and Dasami on 21 October 2026, preceded by Mahalaya on 10 October. It is celebrated with public pandals and processions across Kolkata and the state, and these are gazetted public holidays across West Bengal.
Where can I download the West Bengal 2026 holiday list?
Use the Download West Bengal 2026 Holiday PDF button at the top of this page for the full list. You can also cross-check it against the official West Bengal Government calendar linked in the Sources and Verification section.
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 against the official gazette before locking attendance and payroll.
How does HRMS Software in India manage the West Bengal holiday calendar across locations?
HRMS Software in India loads the West Bengal holiday calendar, separates general, restricted, and bank holidays, and applies them to attendance and payroll by work location. Teams with offices in Kolkata 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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