Meghalaya Government Holiday List 2026
Meghalaya Government Holiday 2026: The holiday calendar for Meghalaya, the “Abode of Clouds,” is a unique blend of its rich tribal heritage and strong Christian traditions. Check here the complete list of public, gazetted, and restricted holidays in Meghalaya for 2026. The state government has officially notified these holidays for government offices, schools, and banks under the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act.
Meghalaya is home to the Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo tribes, each contributing to a vibrant cultural landscape. The state is famous for being one of the wettest places on earth and for its “Living Root Bridges.” It is bordered by Assam to the north and east and by Bangladesh to the south and west. Its capital, Shillong, is often referred to as the “Scotland of the East.”
Meghalaya Government Holiday List 2026
The following days are declared as Public (Gazetted) holidays for the year 2026 in Meghalaya.
Meghalaya Govt Public Holiday List 2026 (Gazetted)
This list is based on the official notification (No. GAA.78/2025/23) from the General Administration Department. It includes significant regional holidays like U Tirot Sing Day, Wangala Festival, and Seng Kut Snem.
January 2026
- January 1 – Thursday – New Year’s Day
- January 26 – Monday – Republic Day
March 2026
- March 3 – Tuesday – Holi
- March 21 – Saturday – Id-ul-Fitr*
April 2026
- April 3 – Friday – Good Friday
May 2026
- May 27 – Wednesday – Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)*
June 2026
- June 22 – Monday – Rev. Thomas Jones Day
July 2026
- July 9 – Thursday – Beh Deinkhlam
- July 17 – Friday – U Tirot Sing Day
August 2026
- August 15 – Saturday – Independence Day
September 2026
- September 4 – Friday – Janmashtami
October 2026
- October 2 – Friday – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- October 19 – Monday – Maha Navami
- October 20 – Tuesday – Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra)
November 2026
- November 8 – Sunday – Diwali (Deepavali)
- November 13 – Friday – Wangala Festival
- November 23 – Monday – Seng Kut Snem
December 2026
- December 12 – Saturday – Death Anniversary of Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma
- December 18 – Friday – Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham
- December 24 to 27 – Thu to Sun – Christmas Festival
- December 30 – Wednesday – Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah
*Note: Muslim festivals are subject to the sighting of the moon.
Meghalaya Government Restricted (Optional) Holiday List 2026
State government employees are eligible to choose two restricted holidays from a list that includes:
- Hazrat Ali’s Birthday – January 3 – Saturday
- Makar Sankranti – January 14 – Wednesday
- Basant Panchami – January 23 – Friday
- Maha Shivratri – February 15 – Sunday
- Mahavir Jayanti – March 31 – Tuesday
- Easter Sunday – April 5 – Sunday
- Buddha Purnima – May 1 – Friday
- Guru Nanak’s Birthday – November 24 – Tuesday
Bank Holidays in Meghalaya 2026
Banks in Meghalaya follow the holidays mentioned under the NI Act.
- Annual Closing of Bank Accounts: April 1 (Wednesday).
- Weekly Holidays: All Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
School Holidays in Meghalaya 2026
Educational institutions follow the academic calendar issued by the Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE).
- Winter Vacation: Traditionally starts in mid-December and lasts until mid-February.
- Christmas Break: A significant extended holiday period in December.
- Local Holidays: Deputy Commissioners may declare up to three local holidays for specific districts for regional festivals.
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Download Meghalaya Official Holiday List 2026 (Official GAD PDF)
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