Arunachal Pradesh Government Holiday List 2026
Arunachal Pradesh Government Holiday 2026: The holiday calendar for Arunachal Pradesh, the “Land of the Dawn-Lit Mountains,” is a vibrant mosaic of tribal culture and national pride. Check here the complete list of public, gazetted, and restricted holidays in Arunachal Pradesh for 2026. The state government has officially notified 17 Gazetted holidays for all government offices, educational institutions, and public sector undertakings.
Arunachal Pradesh, the easternmost state of India, was formed as a full-fledged state on February 20, 1987. It is home to diverse ethnic groups, each celebrating unique festivals like Losar, Nyokum, and Solung. The state shares international borders with Bhutan, Myanmar, and China. Its capital, Itanagar, serves as the primary hub for the grand Statehood Day celebrations.
Arunachal Pradesh Government Holiday List 2026
The following days are declared as Gazetted (Public) holidays for the year 2026 in Arunachal Pradesh.
Arunachal Pradesh Govt Public Holiday List 2026 (Gazetted)
This list includes unique state-specific festivals such as Nyokum Yullo, Mopin, and Indigenous Faith Day, alongside the Statehood Day celebrations.
| Month | Date | Day | Name of the Holiday |
| January | January 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| January 26 | Monday | Republic Day | |
| February | February 20 | Friday | Statehood Day |
| March | March 4 | Wednesday | Holi |
| March 21 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr* | |
| April | April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May | May 1 | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)* | |
| August | August 15 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| October | October 2 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| October 19 | Monday | Dussehra (Mahashtami) | |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) | |
| November | November 8 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| November 24 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | |
| December | December 1 | Tuesday | Indigenous Faith Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
*Note: Muslim festivals are subject to the sighting of the moon.
Local Holidays (District-Specific) 2026
Deputy Commissioners are authorized to declare two days as Local Holidays for major tribal festivals. For the Itanagar Capital Complex, the local holiday is:
- February 26 – Thursday – Nyokum Yullo
Other popular regional festival dates often declared as local holidays include:
- Mopin – April 5 – Sunday
- Dree – July 5 – Sunday
- Solung – September 1 – Tuesday
Restricted (Optional) Holiday List 2026
State government employees can choose up to two restricted holidays from the following:
- Hazrat Ali’s Birthday – January 3 – Saturday
- Makar Sankranti / Pongal / Magha Bihu – January 14 – Wednesday
- Basant Panchami – January 23 – Friday
- Losar – February 18 – Wednesday
- Maha Shivaratri – February 15 – Sunday
- Mahavir Jayanti – March 31 – Tuesday
- Ram Navami – March 26 – Thursday
- Bohag Bihu – April 14 – Tuesday
- Onam – August 26 – Wednesday
- Raksha Bandhan – August 28 – Friday
- Janmashtami – September 4 – Friday
- Chhath Puja – November 15 – Sunday
Bank Holidays in Arunachal Pradesh 2026
Banks follow the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act guidelines.
- Annual Closing of Bank Accounts: April 1 (Wednesday) — Banks remain closed for public transactions.
- Weekly Holidays: Every Sunday and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
School Holidays in Arunachal Pradesh 2026
Schools in Arunachal Pradesh follow the calendar issued by the Directorate of School Education.
- Winter Break: Due to the cold climate, many schools observe a long winter vacation from late December through January.
- Festival Breaks: Schools often close for major local festivals like Nyokum or Mopin depending on the district.
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