The Government of Meghalaya has announced the Holidays List 2023 for Meghalaya State.
An official Notification No GAA.85/2022/76 dated 15 November 2022 has been issued by the General Administration [A] Department, Meghalaya.
Meghalaya General Holidays List 2023
The General Holidays given below will be applicable to the offices under the Government of Meghalaya and all Revenue and Magisterial Courts in Meghalaya for the year 2023.
| Sl. No. | Name of the Festivals | Date | Day |
| 1 | New Year’s Day | 01 January 2023 | Sunday |
| 2 | Republic Day | 26 January 2023 | Thursday |
| 3 | Holi | 08 March 2023 | Wednesday |
| 4 | Good Friday | 07 April 2023 | Friday |
| 5 | Id-ul-Fitr | 22 April 2023 | Saturday |
| 6 | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | 29 June 2023 | Thursday |
| 7 | Beh Dienkhlam | 09 July 2023 | Sunday |
| 8 | U Tirot Sing Day | 17 July 2023 | Monday |
| 9 | Independence Day | 15 August 2023 | Tuesday |
| 10 | Janmashtami | 07 September 2023 | Thursday |
| 11 | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | 02 October 2023 | Monday |
| 12 | Durga Puja (Maha Navami) | 23 October 2023 | Monday |
| 13 | Durga Puja (Dashami) | 24 October 2023 | Tuesday |
| 14 | Wangala Festival | 10 November 2023 | Friday |
| 15 | Diwali (Deepavali) | 12 November 2023 | Sunday |
| 16 | Seng Kut Snem | 23 November 2023 | Thursday |
| 17 | Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma | 12 December 2023 | Tuesday |
| 18 | Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham | 18 December 2023 | Monday |
| 19 | Christmas Festival | 24 December 2023 | Sunday |
| 20 | Christmas Festival | 25 December 2023 | Monday |
| 21 | Christmas Festival | 26 December 2023 | Tuesday |
| 22 | Christmas Festival | 27 December 2023 | Wednesday |
| 23 | U Kiang Nangbah | 30 December 2023 | Saturday |
Meghalaya Restricted Holidays List 2023
In addition to the General Holidays mentioned above, each employee will also be allowed to avail of any 2 (two) holidays to be chosen from the list of Restricted Holidays below.
| Sl. No. | Name of the Festivals | Date | Day |
| 1 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday | 14 April 2023 | Friday |
| 2 | Assamese New Year’s Day (Bihu) | 15 April 2023 | Saturday |
| 3 | May Day | 01 May 2023 | Monday |
| 4 | Buddha Purnima. | 05 May 2023 | Friday |
| 5 | Muharram | 28 July 2023 | Friday |
| 6 | Tithi of Sri Sri Sankar Dev | 18 August 2023 | Friday |
| 7 | Ganesh Chaturthi | 19 September 2023 | Tuesday |
| 8 | Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday (ID-E-MILAD) | 28 September 2023 | Wednesday |
| 9 | All Soul’s Day | 02 November 2023 | Thursday |
| 10 | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | 27 November 2023 | Monday |
Meghalaya Local Holidays List 2023
The Deputy Commissioners are authorized to declare a maximum of 3 (three) days only as Local Holidays within their respective jurisdiction on the following occasions during the year 2023 except for East Khasi Hills District where State Government in GAD (A) will declare the Local Holidays.
- 53rd Garo Labour Corps Day
- Shad Suk Mynsiem
- Unitarian Anniversary Day
- Shad Nongkrem
- Any other Festival of Local Significance.
Meghalaya Special Holidays List 2023
Special Holiday has also been declared for all State Government Offices and all Revenue and Magisterial Courts and Educational Institutions in East Khasi Hills District, South West Khasi Hills District, West Khasi Hills District, East Jaintia Hills District, West Jaintia Hills District, Eastern West Khasi Hills District and Ribhoi District on the 22nd June 2023 to celebrate “Rev. Thomas Jones Day”.
Meghalaya Bank Holidays List 2023
Under the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881, the following holidays will be applicable for the Banks in Meghalaya for the year 2023.
| Sl. No. | Name of the Festivals | Date | Day |
| 1 | New Year’s Day | 01 January 2023 | Sunday |
| 2 | Republic Day | 26 January 2023 | Thursday |
| 3 | Holi | 08 March 2023 | Wednesday |
| 4 | Good Friday | 07 April 2023 | Friday |
| 5 | Id-ul-Fitr | 22 April 2023 | Saturday |
| 6 | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | 29 June 2023 | Thursday |
| 7 | Beh Dienkhlam | 09 July 2023 | Sunday |
| 8 | U Tirot Sing Day | 17 July 2023 | Monday |
| 9 | Independence Day | 15 August 2023 | Tuesday |
| 10 | Janmashtami | 07 September 2023 | Thursday |
| 11 | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | 02 October 2023 | Monday |
| 12 | Durga Puja (Maha Navami) | 23 October 2023 | Monday |
| 13 | Durga Puja (Dashami) | 24 October 2023 | Tuesday |
| 14 | Wangala Festival | 10 November 2023 | Friday |
| 15 | Diwali (Deepavali) | 12 November 2023 | Sunday |
| 16 | Seng Kutsnem | 23 November 2023 | Thursday |
| 17 | Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma | 12 December 2023 | Tuesday |
| 18 | Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham | 18 December 2023 | Monday |
| 19 | Christmas Festival | 24 December 2023 | Sunday |
| 20 | Christmas Festival | 25 December 2023 | Monday |
| 21 | Christmas Festival | 26 December 2023 | Tuesday |
| 22 | U Kiang Nangbah | 30 December 2023 | Saturday |
Official Notification
Meghalaya State Holidays List 2023 Notification [PDF]
Official Website
Visit the Official Website for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the number of declared General Holidays in Meghalaya?
Ans: 13
Q: What is the number of declared Restricted Holidays in Meghalaya?
Ans: 10
Q: What is the maximum number of Restricted Holidays that an employee can avail of?
Ans: Maximum 2 out of 10.
Q: How many holidays have been declared for banks in Meghalaya?
Ans: 22
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