The Meghalaya Government has officially announced the 2026 holiday calendar for state government offices and banks. The complete list along with the official notification is provided below.
Meghalaya General Holidays List 2026 for Government Offices
Offices under the Government of Meghalaya and all Revenue and Magisterial Courts and Educational Institutions in Meghalaya shall remain closed on the following days of the year 2026.
| Sl. No. | Name of Holiday | Date | Day of Week |
| 1 | New Year’s Day | 01-Jan-2026 | Thursday |
| 2 | Republic Day | 26-Jan-2026 | Monday |
| 3 | Holi | 04-Mar-2026 | Wednesday |
| 4 | Id-ul-Fitr | 21-Mar-2026 | Saturday |
| 5 | Good Friday | 03-Apr-2026 | Friday |
| 6 | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | 27-May-2026 | Wednesday |
| 7 | Beh Deinkhlam | 09-Jul-2026 | Thursday |
| 8 | Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing | 17-Jul-2026 | Friday |
| 9 | Independence Day | 15-Aug-2026 | Saturday |
| 10 | Janmashtami | 04-Sep-2026 | Friday |
| 11 | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | 02-Oct-2026 | Friday |
| 12 | Maha Navami / Dussehra | 19-Oct-2026 | Monday |
| 13 | Maha Dashami | 20-Oct-2026 | Tuesday |
| 14 | Diwali (Deepavali) | 08-Nov-2026 | Sunday |
| 15 | Wangala Festival | 13-Nov-2026 | Friday |
| 16 | Seng Kut Snem | 23-Nov-2026 | Monday |
| 17 | Death Anniversary of Pa-Togan Nengminza Sangma | 12-Dec-2026 | Saturday |
| 18 | Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham | 18-Dec-2026 | Friday |
| 19 | Christmas Festival | 24-Dec-2026 | Thursday |
| 20 | Christmas Festival | 25-Dec-2026 | Friday |
| 21 | Christmas Festival | 26-Dec-2026 | Saturday |
| 22 | Christmas Festival | 27-Dec-2026 | Sunday |
| 23 | Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nongbah | 30-Dec-2026 | Wednesday |
Meghalaya Local Holidays List 2026 for Government Offices
The Deputy Commissioners are authorised to declare a maximum of 3 (three) days only as Local Holidays within their respective jurisdiction on the following occasions during the year 2026 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 2026 for Government Offices
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 Ri-Bhoi District on the 22nd June 2026 to celebrate “Rev. Thomas Jones Day”.
Meghalaya Restricted Holidays List 2026 for Government Offices
In addition to the General Holidays, each employee is entitled to select any 2 (two) holidays from the list of Restricted Holidays provided below.
| Sl. No. | Name of Holiday | Date | Day of Week |
| 1 | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Birthday | 14-Apr-2026 | Tuesday |
| 2 | Assamese New Year’s Day (Bihu) | 15-Apr-2026 | Wednesday |
| 3 | May Day / Buddha Purnima | 01-May-2026 | Friday |
| 4 | Muharram | 26-Jun-2026 | Friday |
| 5 | Id-e-Milad (Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday) | 26-Aug-2026 | Wednesday |
| 6 | Tithi of Sri Sri Sankar Dev | 12-Sep-2026 | Saturday |
| 7 | Ganesh Chaturthi | 14-Sep-2026 | Monday |
| 8 | All Souls’ Day | 02-Nov-2026 | Monday |
| 9 | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | 24-Nov-2026 | Tuesday |
Meghalaya Public Holidays List 2026 for Banks
| Sl. No. | Name of Holiday | Date | Day of Week |
| 1 | New Year’s Day | 01-Jan-2026 | Thursday |
| 2 | Republic Day | 26-Jan-2026 | Monday |
| 3 | Holi | 04-Mar-2026 | Wednesday |
| 4 | Id-ul-Fitr | 21-Mar-2026 | Saturday |
| 5 | Good Friday | 03-Apr-2026 | Friday |
| 6 | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | 27-May-2026 | Wednesday |
| 7 | Beh Deinkhlam | 09-Jul-2026 | Thursday |
| 8 | Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing | 17-Jul-2026 | Friday |
| 9 | Independence Day | 15-Aug-2026 | Saturday |
| 10 | Janmashtami | 04-Sep-2026 | Friday |
| 11 | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | 02-Oct-2026 | Friday |
| 12 | Maha Navami / Dussehra | 19-Oct-2026 | Monday |
| 13 | Maha Dashami | 20-Oct-2026 | Tuesday |
| 14 | Diwali (Deepavali) | 08-Nov-2026 | Sunday |
| 15 | Wangala Festival | 13-Nov-2026 | Friday |
| 16 | Seng Kut Snem | 23-Nov-2026 | Monday |
| 17 | Death Anniversary of Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma | 12-Dec-2026 | Saturday |
| 18 | Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham | 18-Dec-2026 | Friday |
| 19 | Christmas Festival | 24-Dec-2026 | Thursday |
| 20 | Christmas Festival | 25-Dec-2026 | Friday |
| 21 | Christmas Festival | 26-Dec-2026 | Saturday |
| 22 | Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nongbah | 30-Dec-2026 | Wednesday |
Official Notification
Meghalaya State Holidays List 2026 Notification (PDF)
Official Website
Visit the official website of the Government of Meghalaya for more details.
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