The Government of Assam has officially published the Assam Government Holiday List 2026. This crucial notification, released by the General Administration Department (GAD), outlines all Public Holidays, festivals, and observances for the upcoming year.
If you are a state government employee, a student, or simply planning your leaves and long weekends, this official Assam Public Holidays 2026 list is your essential guide. According to the official notification, Assam will observe 35 Full Holidays in 2026.
Assam Government Holiday List 2026
| Detail | Information |
| Official List Name | Assam Government Holiday List 2026 |
| Issuing Authority | General Administration Department (GAD), Govt. of Assam |
| Total Full Holidays | 35 Days |
| Date of Issue | November 17th, 2025 |
| Applicable To | All Government Offices and Revenue/Magisterial Courts |
| PDF Download | Available via the official link below |
List of Assam Public Holidays 2026 (Full Day)
The following days are declared as Full Public Holidays for government offices and courts across Assam. Use this list to plan your vacation days effectively!
| Date | Day | Festival or Occasion |
| January 14 | Wednesday | Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja |
| January 15 | Thursday | Magh Bihu |
| January 26 | Monday | Republic Day |
| March 3 | Tuesday | Dol Jatra |
| March 21 | Saturday | Id-Ul-Fitre |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14 | Tuesday | Bohag Bihu |
| April 15 | Wednesday | Bohag Bihu |
| April 16 | Thursday | Bohag Bihu |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day & Budha Purnima |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha |
| August 15 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| October 2 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday |
| October 19 | Monday | Durga Puja & Vijaya Dashom |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Durga Puja & Vijaya Dashom |
| October 21 | Wednesday | Durga Puja & Vijaya Dashom |
| November 24 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak's Birthday & Lachit Divas |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Note: Many regional and religious holidays like Netaji's Birthday, Me-Dam-Me-Phi, Janmotsavs of Sri Sri Madhabdeva & Srimanta Sankardeva, Janmastomi, and others are also included in the official 35-day list. Always refer to the official PDF for the complete and legally binding schedule.
Bank Holidays and Special Provisions
The holiday list also contains specific details regarding bank operations and employee entitlements:
1. Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Major festival days, including Magh Bihu, Republic Day, Bohag Bihu, May Day, Id-ul-Zuha, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, and Christmas, will be observed as Bank Holidays under the NI Act. Additionally, banks remain closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month.
2. Restricted Holidays (RH)
The government has provided a list of approximately 39 Restricted Holidays (RH).
Government employees are permitted to avail any two of these Restricted Holidays during the calendar year 2026 (e.g., New Year's Day, Sivaratri, Chhath Puja, Christmas Eve, etc.).
3. Note for Educational Institutions
The GAD has clarified that the official holiday list will not automatically apply to educational institutions, medical, or engineering colleges. These institutions are encouraged to limit the number of holidays and adopt their own academic calendars to ensure continuity of studies.
How to Download the Official Assam Holiday List 2026 PDF
To get the complete, detailed list, including all regional and partial holidays, follow these steps:
Access the Link: Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
Click to Download: Click on the link for "Holiday List 2026."
View & Save: The official PDF file released by the GAD will be downloaded to your device.
Reference: Open the file to verify the dates for all 35 full holidays and 39 Restricted Holidays.
Assam Holiday List FAQs
Q1. Who releases the Assam Government Holiday List?
A: The list is officially released by the General Administration Department (GAD) of the Government of Assam.
Q2. How many full holidays are there in Assam in 2026?
A: There are 35 full holidays listed for government offices and courts in 2026.
Q3. What is the longest holiday break in Assam?
A: The Bohag Bihu festival typically offers the longest consecutive break, with holidays declared on April 14th, 15th, and 16th in 2026.
Q4. Are all Saturdays non-working days for state government offices?
A: No. Only the 2nd and 4th Saturdays are holidays for state government offices. Other Saturdays are full working days.
Important Web-Links
| Resource | Link |
| 2026 Holiday List (PDF) | |
| Official Website (GAD) |
For a quick summary of the 2026 holiday dates, you can watch