West Bengal
Holidays 2026
West Bengal
Holidays 2026
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Is today a Holiday in West Bengal?
Today
(10 August 2026)
in West Bengal
NO HOLIDAY
As of today, the West Bengal 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 West Bengal?
Tomorrow
(11 August 2026)
in West Bengal
NO HOLIDAY
Searches for "tomorrow holiday in West Bengal" or "West Bengal government declared holiday tomorrow" usually relate to sudden festival announcements, local events, bandhs, or government notifications. We update this section whenever the West Bengal Government declares a holiday tomorrow, so bookmark this page and check the calendar for the West Bengal 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.
West Bengal’s year has one centre of gravity: Durga Puja, when the state notifies its longest run of holidays and Kolkata becomes, for a week in October 2026, the world’s largest public art festival. Poila Boishakh in April, Rabindra Jayanti in May and Netaji’s birthday on 23 January complete the distinctly Bengali frame.
List of all Holidays in West Bengal 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Regional |
| Jan 12 | Monday | Birthday of Swami Vivekananda | Regional |
| Jan 23 | Friday | Netaji's Birthday / Saraswati Puja | Regional |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Doljatra | Regional |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid-Ul-Fitr | Regional |
| Mar 26 | Thursday | Ram Navami | Regional |
| Mar 31 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Regional |
| Apr 1 | Wednesday | Yearly Closing of Bank Account | Regional |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Regional |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar | Regional |
| Apr 15 | Wednesday | Bengali New Year's Day (Nababarsha) | Regional |
| May 1 | Friday | Buddha Purnima | Regional |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day | Regional |
| May 9 | Saturday | Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore | Regional |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) | Regional |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Muharram | Regional |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| Sep 4 | Friday | Janmastami | Regional |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Birthday of Gandhiji | National |
| Oct 10 | Saturday | Mahalaya | Regional |
| Oct 19 | Monday | Durga Puja, Maha Astami | Regional |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Durga Puja, Maha Nabami | Regional |
| Oct 21 | Wednesday | Durga Puja, Dasami | Regional |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Bhratridwitiya | Regional |
| Nov 24 | Tuesday | Birthday of Guru Nanak | Regional |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Regional |
Download: West Bengal Government Notification
This holiday list is applicable for the following cities:
Kolkata, Durgapur, Siliguri, AsansolCheck holiday lists for all the Indian states here
Holiday list 2026Pooja Holidays 2026 in West Bengal
Pooja is not merely a holiday category in West Bengal, it is the calendar’s organising principle. The Saptami to Dashami run of Durga Puja brings the state to a festive standstill, followed by Kali Puja with Diwali and Bhratri Dwitiya’s celebration of the sibling bond.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
| Jan 23 | Friday | Netaji's Birthday / Saraswati Puja | Regional |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Doljatra | Regional |
| Sep 4 | Friday | Janmastami | Regional |
| Oct 10 | Saturday | Mahalaya | Regional |
| Oct 19 | Monday | Durga Puja, Maha Astami | Regional |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Durga Puja, Maha Nabami | Regional |
| Oct 21 | Wednesday | Durga Puja, Dasami | Regional |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Bhratridwitiya | Regional |
Bank Holidays in West Bengal in 2026
Bank holidays in West Bengal revolve around the Puja week, when the state’s Negotiable Instruments Act notification effectively pauses banking for the better part of a week. Second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays apply, and Poila Boishakh closures mark the traditional haal khata opening of new account books.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Doljatra | Regional |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid-Ul-Fitr | Regional |
| Mar 31 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Regional |
| Apr 1 | Wednesday | Yearly Closing of Bank Account | Regional |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Regional |
| May 1 | Friday | Buddha Purnima | Regional |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) | Regional |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Birthday of Gandhiji | National |
| Oct 19 | Monday | Durga Puja, Maha Astami | Regional |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Durga Puja, Maha Nabami | Regional |
| Oct 21 | Wednesday | Durga Puja, Dasami | Regional |
| Nov 24 | Tuesday | Birthday of Guru Nanak | Regional |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Regional |
Government/Public Holidays in West Bengal in 2026
West Bengal’s 2026 holiday list, notified by the state’s Finance department in Kolkata, applies to government offices, schools and institutions. Rabindra Jayanti and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birthday are entries that speak to Bengal’s cultural and political legacy.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Regional |
| Jan 12 | Monday | Birthday of Swami Vivekananda | Regional |
| Jan 23 | Friday | Netaji's Birthday / Saraswati Puja | Regional |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar | Regional |
| Apr 15 | Wednesday | Bengali New Year's Day (Nababarsha) | Regional |
| May 9 | Saturday | Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore | Regional |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Muharram | Regional |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Birthday of Gandhiji | National |
| Nov 24 | Tuesday | Birthday of Guru Nanak | Regional |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Regional |
Month-wise West Bengal Holidays 2026
The following schedule outlines the official General Holidays and key Restricted Holidays (RH) for West Bengal 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 West Bengal Holidays for all 12 months of 2026:
West Bengal Holidays January 2026:
- New Year's Day (Jan 1)
- Birthday of Swami Vivekananda (Jan 12)
- Netaji's Birthday / Saraswati Puja (Jan 23)
- Republic Day (Jan 26)
West Bengal Holidays February 2026:
There are no holidays in West Bengal in the month of February in 2026
West Bengal Holidays March 2026:
- Doljatra (Mar 3)
- Eid-Ul-Fitr (Mar 21)
- Ram Navami (Mar 26)
- Mahavir Jayanti (Mar 31)
West Bengal Holidays April 2026:
- Yearly Closing of Bank Account (Apr 1)
- Good Friday (Apr 3)
- Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (Apr 14)
- Bengali New Year's Day (Nababarsha) (Apr 15)
West Bengal Holidays May 2026:
- Buddha Purnima (May 1)
- May Day (May 1)
- Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore (May 9)
- Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) (May 27)
West Bengal Holidays June 2026:
- Muharram (Jun 26)
West Bengal Holidays July 2026:
There are no holidays in West Bengal in the month of July in 2026
West Bengal Holidays August 2026:
- Independence Day (Aug 15)
West Bengal Holidays September 2026:
- Janmastami (Sep 4)
West Bengal Holidays October 2026:
- Birthday of Gandhiji (Oct 2)
- Mahalaya (Oct 10)
- Durga Puja, Maha Astami (Oct 19)
- Durga Puja, Maha Nabami (Oct 20)
- Durga Puja, Dasami (Oct 21)
West Bengal Holidays November 2026:
- Bhratridwitiya (Nov 11)
- Birthday of Guru Nanak (Nov 24)
West Bengal Holidays December 2026:
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
How HR teams use this West Bengal holiday list?
HR, payroll and operations teams rely heavily on this West Bengal Government Holiday List 2026 to:
FAQs on West Bengal Holidays in 2026
Is Durga Puja a government holiday in West Bengal?
Yes. Durga Puja (Ashtami, Navami, and Dashami) is officially declared as a public holiday in West Bengal.
Is Saraswati Puja a holiday in West Bengal?
Yes. Saraswati Puja is observed as a regional holiday across the state
Are bank holidays and government holidays the same in West Bengal?
Not always. Banks follow RBI guidelines in addition to state government notifications.
Is tomorrow a holiday in West Bengal?
Check official notifications, government press releases, or RBI holiday circulars. We also update our "Is Tomorrow a Holiday" section immediately upon such announcements.
Is 1 April a bank holiday in West Bengal?
Yes. Banks remain closed on 1 April due to the annual closing of accounts.
How long are the Durga Puja holidays in West Bengal in 2026?
The state typically notifies closures from around Saptami through Dashami in mid October 2026, with government offices often getting extended breaks. Combined with Lakshmi Puja and weekends, the festive season stretches considerably longer.
Are banks in Kolkata closed on Kali Puja?
Yes. Kali Puja, coinciding with Diwali on 8 November 2026, is a bank holiday in West Bengal under the NI Act, with the famous celebrations at Kalighat and Dakshineswar drawing large crowds.
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 West Bengal 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.
Holiday Lists For
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chandigarh
- Chhattisgarh
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- Delhi
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Ladakh
- Lakshadweep
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Puducherry
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Sikkim
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
Download: West Bengal Government Notification
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