Meghalaya Holidays 2026 Government, Bank Holidays
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Meghalaya Holidays 2026
Government, Bank & Pooja Holidays List

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Is today a Holiday in Meghalaya?

Today

(15 September 2026)
in Meghalaya
NO HOLIDAY
As of today, the Meghalaya 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 Meghalaya?

Tomorrow

(16 September 2026)
in Meghalaya
NO HOLIDAY
Searches for "tomorrow holiday in Meghalaya" or "Meghalaya government declared holiday tomorrow" usually relate to sudden festival announcements, local events, bandhs, or government notifications. We update this section whenever the Meghalaya Government declares a holiday tomorrow, so bookmark this page and check the calendar for the Meghalaya 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.

Meghalaya’s holiday calendar reflects a Christian-majority state with living indigenous traditions, from its long December closures to its harvest festivals. Christmas brings the year’s biggest break, while Shad Suk Mynsiem of the Khasis, Behdienkhlam of the Jaintias and Wangala of the Garos mark the tribal year.

List of all Holidays in Meghalaya 2026

DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 26ThursdayNew Year's DayOptional
Mar 4MondayRepublic DayNational
Mar 21WednesdayHoliRegional
Apr 3SaturdayId-Ul-FitrNational
May 27FridayGood FridayRegional
Jun 22WednesdayBakridRegional
Jul 9MondayRev. Thomas Jones DayRegional
Jul 17ThursdayBeh DeinkhlamRegional
Aug 15FridayDeath Anniversary of U Tirot SingRegional
Sep 4SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Oct 2FridayJanmashtamiRegional
Oct 19FridayGandhi JayantiNational
Oct 20MondayMaha Navami / DussehraRegional
Nov 8TuesdayMaha DashamiRegional
Nov 13SundayDiwaliRegional
Nov 23FridayWangala FestivalRegional
Dec 12MondaySeng Kut SnemRegional
Dec 18SaturdayDeath Anniversary of Pa-Togan Nengminja SangmaRegional
Dec 24FridayDeath Anniversary of U SoSo ThamRegional
Dec 25ThursdayChristmas FestivalRegional
Dec 26FridayChristmas FestivalRegional
Dec 27SaturdayChristmas FestivalRegional
Dec 30SundayChristmas FestivalRegional
Dec 30WednesdayDeath Anniversary of U Kiang NongbahRegional

Download: Meghalaya Government Notification

This holiday list is applicable for the following cities:
Shillong, Umlyngka, Cherrapunji
Check holiday lists for all the Indian states here
Holiday list 2026

Pooja Holidays 2026 in Meghalaya

Mainstream pooja festivals occupy a smaller space in Meghalaya’s calendar, observed chiefly in Shillong’s mixed neighbourhoods. Durga Puja retains a presence through the city’s Bengali community, whose pandals have been a Shillong fixture for generations.
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Mar 21WednesdayHoliRegional
Oct 2FridayJanmashtamiRegional
Oct 20MondayMaha Navami / DussehraRegional
Nov 8TuesdayMaha DashamiRegional
Nov 13SundayDiwaliRegional
Nov 23FridayWangala FestivalRegional
Dec 12MondaySeng Kut SnemRegional
Dec 25ThursdayChristmas FestivalRegional
Dec 26FridayChristmas FestivalRegional
Dec 27SaturdayChristmas FestivalRegional
Dec 30SundayChristmas FestivalRegional

Bank Holidays in Meghalaya in 2026

Banks in Meghalaya observe holidays notified under the Negotiable Instruments Act, with the Christmas season bringing the densest closures of the year. The usual second and fourth Saturday and Sunday closures apply on top.
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Mar 4MondayRepublic DayNational
Apr 3SaturdayId-Ul-FitrNational
May 27FridayGood FridayRegional
Jun 22WednesdayBakridRegional
Sep 4SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Oct 19FridayGandhi JayantiNational
Nov 13SundayDiwaliRegional
Dec 26FridayChristmas FestivalRegional

Government/Public Holidays in Meghalaya in 2026

Meghalaya’s 2026 holiday notification applies to state government offices, schools and institutions across all districts. Seng Kut Snem on 23 November, celebrating Khasi indigenous heritage, is among the entries found nowhere else in India.

DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Mar 4MondayRepublic DayNational
Apr 3SaturdayId-Ul-FitrNational
Sep 4SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Oct 19FridayGandhi JayantiNational
Nov 23FridayWangala FestivalRegional
Dec 26FridayChristmas FestivalRegional

Month-wise Meghalaya Holidays 2026

The following schedule outlines the official General Holidays and key Restricted Holidays (RH) for Meghalaya 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 Meghalaya Holidays for all 12 months of 2026:

Meghalaya Holidays January 2026:

  • New Year's Day (Jan 26)

Meghalaya Holidays February 2026:

There are no holidays in Meghalaya in the month of February in 2026

Meghalaya Holidays March 2026:

  • Republic Day (Mar 4)
  • Holi (Mar 21)

Meghalaya Holidays April 2026:

  • Id-Ul-Fitr (Apr 3)

Meghalaya Holidays May 2026:

  • Good Friday (May 27)

Meghalaya Holidays June 2026:

  • Bakrid (Jun 22)

Meghalaya Holidays July 2026:

  • Rev. Thomas Jones Day (Jul 9)
  • Beh Deinkhlam (Jul 17)

Meghalaya Holidays August 2026:

  • Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing (Aug 15)

Meghalaya Holidays September 2026:

  • Independence Day (Sep 4)

Meghalaya Holidays October 2026:

  • Janmashtami (Oct 2)
  • Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 19)
  • Maha Navami / Dussehra (Oct 20)

Meghalaya Holidays November 2026:

  • Maha Dashami (Nov 8)
  • Diwali (Nov 13)
  • Wangala Festival (Nov 23)

Meghalaya Holidays December 2026:

  • Seng Kut Snem (Dec 12)
  • Death Anniversary of Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma (Dec 18)
  • Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham (Dec 24)
  • Christmas Festival (Dec 25)
  • Christmas Festival (Dec 26)
  • Christmas Festival (Dec 27)
  • Christmas Festival (Dec 30)
  • Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nongbah (Dec 30)

How HR teams use this Meghalaya holiday list?

HR, payroll and operations teams rely heavily on this Meghalaya Government Holiday List 2026 to:
Prepare annual leave calendars
Manage shift planning and employee rosters
Align payroll cut-offs with bank holidays in Meghalaya
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 Meghalaya Holidays in 2026

Is Wangala Festival a government holiday in Meghalaya?

Yes. Wangala Festival is an officially declared public holiday in Meghalaya.

Are multiple days of Christmas holidays observed in Meghalaya?

Yes. Meghalaya observes multiple days of Christmas Festival holidays from 24 to 27 December.

Are bank holidays and government holidays the same in Meghalaya?

Not always. Banks follow RBI guidelines in addition to state government notifications.

Is tomorrow a school holiday in Meghalaya?

School holidays depend on official government and education department notifications.

Does greytHR support Meghalaya holiday automation?

Yes. greytHR automatically updates state-wise holiday calendars and applies them to leave and payroll workflows.

Related links

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Disclaimer
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 Meghalaya 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.

Table of content

  • All holidays
  • Pooja holidays
  • Bank holidays
  • Government/public holidays
  • Month-wise holidays
  • How HR teams use this list
  • FAQs
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Download: Meghalaya Government Notification

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