Assam Holidays 2026 Government, Bank & Public Holidays List
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Is today a Holiday in Assam?
Today
(29 January 2026)
in Assam
NO HOLIDAY
As of today, the Assam Government has not announced any new public or government holiday. Updates about sudden closures, festival holidays, or bank holiday notifications will be added once an official announcement is made.
Is tomorrow a Holiday in Assam?
Tomorrow
(30 January 2026)
in Assam
NO HOLIDAY
Searches for “tomorrow holiday in Assam” or “Assam government declared holiday tomorrow” usually relate to sudden festival announcements, local events, bandhs, or government notifications. We update this section whenever the Assam Government declares a holiday tomorrow, so bookmark this page and check the calendar for the Assam holiday date you are looking for!
Weekend Holiday Status
*If today or tomorrow falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is usually a weekly off. However, weekends are not considered government-declared public holidays unless an official notification is issued. **Banks and government offices are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, while Sundays are weekly offs but count as a public holiday only if officially declared.
The Assam Holiday List 2026 brings together all public, government and bank holidays released for the state. It helps individuals plan ahead and enables HR, payroll and operations teams to manage leave calendars, shift rosters, compliance and payroll timelines efficiently.
Since people often look up details such as the Assam holiday list 2026, Assam government holidays, bank holidays in Assam, or even quick checks like whether there’s a bank holiday in Assam today or tomorrow, this page consolidates all that information in one reliable place.
List of Government, Public & Bank Holidays in Assam 2026
Date
Day
Holiday
Holiday Type
Jan 14
Wednesday
Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja
Regional
Jan 15
Thursday
Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja
Regional
Jan 23
Friday
Netaji's Birthday
Regional
Jan 26
Monday
Republic Day
National
Jan 27
Tuesday
Gwthar Bathou San
Regional
Jan 31
Saturday
Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Regional
Feb 1
Sunday
Bir Chilaray Divas
Regional
Mar 3
Tuesday
Dol Jatra
Regional
Mar 21
Saturday
Id-Ul-Fitr
Regional
Apr 3
Friday
Good Friday
Regional
Apr 14
Tuesday
Bohag Bihu
Regional
Apr 15
Wednesday
Bohag Bihu
Regional
Apr 16
Thursday
Bohag Bihu
Regional
Apr 18
Saturday
Tithi of Damodar Deva
Regional
Apr 21
Tuesday
Sati Sadhini Divas
Regional
May 1
Friday
May Day & Budha Purnima
Regional
May 27
Wednesday
Id-ul-Zuha
Regional
Jun 1
Monday
Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhabdeva
Regional
Aug 15
Saturday
Independence Day
National
Sep 1
Tuesday
Tirubhav Tithi of Sri Sri Madhabdeva
Regional
Sep 4
Friday
Janmastami
Regional
Sep 12
Saturday
Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva
Regional
Sep 21
Monday
Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva
Regional
Sep 22
Tuesday
Karam Puja
Regional
Oct 2
Friday
Gandhi Jayanti
National
Oct 18
Sunday
Kati Bihu & Durga Puja
Regional
Oct 19
Monday
Kati Bihu & Durga Puja
Regional
Oct 20
Tuesday
Durga Puja & Vijayadasami
Regional
Oct 21
Wednesday
Durga Puja & Vijayadasami
Regional
Nov 8
Sunday
Kali Puja & Diwali
Regional
Nov 11
wednesday
Bhatri Dwitiya
Regional
Nov 15
Sunday
Chhath Puja
Regional
Nov 24
Tuesday
Guru Nanak's Birthday & Lachit Divas
Regional
Dec 2
wednesday
Asom Divas (Su-Ka-Pha-Divas)
Regional
Dec 25
Friday
Christmas
Regional
Download: Assam Government Notification
This holiday list is applicable for the following cities:
Guwahati, Silchar, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Tezpur
Check holiday lists for all the Indian states here
In Assam, “Pooja Holidays” refer to major religious and cultural festivals that are widely observed across the state. While schools and educational institutions may declare extended breaks during festival periods, government offices, banks, and private organizations observe official General Holidays on the key festival dates listed below.
Date
Day
Holiday
Holiday Type
Jan 14
Wednesday
Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja
Regional
Jan 15
Thursday
Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja
Regional
Apr 14
Tuesday
Bohag Bihu
Regional
Apr 15
Wednesday
Bohag Bihu
Regional
Apr 16
Thursday
Bohag Bihu
Regional
Sep 4
Friday
Janmastami
Regional
Oct 18
Sunday
Kati Bihu & Durga Puja
Regional
Oct 19
Monday
Kati Bihu & Durga Puja
Regional
Oct 20
Tuesday
Durga Puja & Vijayadasami
Regional
Oct 21
Wednesday
Durga Puja & Vijayadasami
Regional
Nov 8
Sunday
Kali Puja & Diwali
Regional
Nov 11
wednesday
Bhatri Dwitiya
Regional
Nov 15
Sunday
Chhath Puja
Regional
Bank Holidays in Assam in 2026
Bank holidays in Assam are declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act and apply to all nationalised, private, and cooperative banks operating in the state. These holidays include national holidays, major religious festivals, and bank-specific observances notified by the Assam Government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Note: Banks in Assam also remain closed on all Sundays and the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of every month.
*The dates for Muslim festivals (such as Id-ul-Fitr, Id-ul-Adha, and Muharram) depend on the sighting of the moon and may vary from the dates given above.
If you’re searching for “today bank holiday in Assam” or “tomorrow bank holiday in Assam,” this list will help you stay informed and avoid banking disruptions, payment delays, or payroll processing issues
Some of the major bank holidays expected in Assam in 2026 include:
Date
Day
Holiday
Holiday Type
Jan 26
Monday
Republic Day
National
Mar 3
Tuesday
Dol Jatra
Regional
Mar 21
Saturday
Id-Ul-Fitr
Regional
Apr 3
Friday
Good Friday
Regional
May 1
Friday
May Day & Budha Purnima
Regional
May 27
Wednesday
Id-ul-Zuha
Regional
Aug 15
Saturday
Independence Day
National
Sep 4
Friday
Janmastami
Regional
Oct 2
Friday
Gandhi Jayanti
National
Oct 20
Tuesday
Durga Puja & Vijayadasami
Regional
Nov 8
Sunday
Kali Puja & Diwali
Regional
Nov 24
Tuesday
Guru Nanak's Birthday & Lachit Divas
Regional
Dec 25
Friday
Christmas
Regional
Government/Public Holidays in Assam in 2026
Assam Government Holidays 2026 cover all official public holidays announced by the state government. These include national observances, state-specific cultural festivals, historical commemorations, and important regional events observed across Assam.
This Assam public holiday list 2026 helps residents, institutions, and businesses stay aligned with official state notifications and plan work schedules, travel, and operations accordingly.
Some of the major government holidays expected in Assam in 2026 include:
Date
Day
Holiday
Holiday Type
Jan 23
Friday
Netaji's Birthday
Regional
Jan 27
Tuesday
Gwthar Bathou San
Regional
Jan 31
Saturday
Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Regional
Feb 1
Sunday
Bir Chilaray Divas
Regional
Apr 18
Saturday
Tithi of Damodar Deva
Regional
Apr 21
Tuesday
Sati Sadhini Divas
Regional
Jun 1
Monday
Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhabdeva
Regional
Sep 1
Tuesday
Tirubhav Tithi of Sri Sri Madhabdeva
Regional
Sep 12
Saturday
Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva
Regional
Sep 21
Monday
Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva
Regional
Sep 22
Tuesday
Karam Puja
Regional
Dec 2
wednesday
Asom Divas (Su-Ka-Pha-Divas)
Regional
Month-wise Assam Holidays 2026
The following schedule outlines the official General Holidays and key Restricted Holidays (RH) for Assam in 2026. This month-wise breakdown is essential for HR professionals to manage leave policies, payroll processing, and regulatory compliance throughout the year.
Here are Assam Holidays for all 12 months of 2026:
Assam Holidays January 2026:
Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja (Jan 14)
Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja (Jan 15)
Netaji's Birthday (Jan 23)
Republic Day (Jan 26)
Gwthar Bathou San (Jan 27)
Me-Dam-Me-Phi (Jan 31)
Assam Holidays February 2026:
Bir Chilaray Divas (Feb 1)
Assam Holidays March 2026:
Dol Jatra (Mar 3)
Id-Ul-Fitr (Mar 21)
Assam Holidays April 2026:
Good Friday (Apr 3)
Bohag Bihu (Apr 14)
Bohag Bihu (Apr 15)
Bohag Bihu (Apr 16)
Tithi of Damodar Deva (Apr 18)
Sati Sadhini Divas (Apr 21)
Assam Holidays May 2026:
May Day & Budha Purnima (May 1)
Id-ul-Zuha (May 27)
Assam Holidays June 2026:
Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhabdeva (Jun 1)
Assam Holidays July 2026:
There are no holidays in Assam in the month of July in 2026
Assam Holidays August 2026:
Independence Day (Aug 15)
Assam Holidays September 2026:
Tirubhav Tithi of Sri Sri Madhabdeva (Sep 1)
Janmastami (Sep 4)
Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva (Sep 12)
Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva (Sep 21)
Karam Puja (Sep 22)
Assam Holidays October 2026:
Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2)
Kati Bihu & Durga Puja (Oct 18)
Kati Bihu & Durga Puja (Oct 19)
Durga Puja & Vijayadasami (Oct 20)
Durga Puja & Vijayadasami (Oct 21)
Assam Holidays November 2026:
Kali Puja & Diwali (Nov 8)
Bhatri Dwitiya (Nov 11)
Chhath Puja (Nov 15)
Guru Nanak's Birthday & Lachit Divas (Nov 24)
Assam Holidays December 2026:
Asom Divas (Su-Ka-Pha-Divas) (Dec 2)
Christmas (Dec 25)
How HR teams use this Assam holiday list?
HR, payroll and operations teams rely heavily on this Assam Government Holiday List 2026 to:
Prepare annual leave calendars
Manage shift planning and employee rosters
Align payroll cut-offs with bank holidays in Assam
Maintain compliance with working-day requirements
Configure holidays in HRMS/Payroll software
Avoid salary delays caused by bank closures
Plan staffing during long weekends and festival clusters
FAQs on Assam in 2026
Is today a holiday in Assam?
Check the “Today Holiday” section for the latest official status.
Is tomorrow a holiday in Assam?
Check the “Tomorrow Holiday” section for the latest official status.
How many public holidays are there in Assam in 2026?
The total number is based on official Assam Government notifications.
Are bank holidays and government holidays the same in Assam?
Not always. Banks follow RBI guidelines in addition to state notifications.
Which are the major festivals in Assam in 2026?
Magh Bihu, Bohag Bihu, Durga Puja, Diwali, and Asom Divas are among the major holidays
The holiday dates provided in this list are tentative and based on the 2026 calendar. The official schedule for General and Restricted Holidays is declared by the Government of Assam and notified under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Please note that dates for religious festivals are subject to change based on moon sightings and official government announcements. We recommend verifying these dates with the latest State Gazette notification or your organization's HR policies before planning leaves or financial transactions.