Assam Public Holidays 2026 – 2027 Complete List of State, National & Festival Holidays
Assam Public Holidays 2026 Assam is known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse festivals. In 2026, the Government of Assam has announced a full calendar of public holidays — including state observances, national holidays and religious festivals — which are observed across government offices, schools and public institutions throughout the state.
Below is a clear, well-organized holiday list for Assam in 2026, written in a way that’s easy to read and helpful for planning your year.
Assam Public Holidays 2026 (Government & Official Holidays)
| Date | Day | Holiday / Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja (State Festival) |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Thursday | Magh Bihu Holiday |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Friday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Tuesday | Gwthar Bathou San |
| 31 Jan 2026 | Saturday | Me-Dam-Me-Phi (Tai Ahom Festival) |
| 1 Feb 2026 | Sunday | Bir Chilaray Divas |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Dol Jatra |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Id-Ul-Fitr |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Bohag Bihu |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Bohag Bihu Holiday |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Thursday | Bohag Bihu |
| 18 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Tithi of Damodar Deva |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Sati Sadhini Divas |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | May Day & Buddha Purnima |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Monday | Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhabdeva |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 1 Sep 2026 | Tuesday | Tirubhav Tithi of Sri Sri Madhabdeva |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 12 Sep 2026 | Saturday | Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva |
| 21 Sep 2026 | Monday | Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva |
| 22 Sep 2026 | Tuesday | Karam Puja |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| 18 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Kati Bihu & Durga Puja |
| 19 Oct 2026 | Monday | Durga Puja |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Durga Puja |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Vijaya Dashami |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Kali Puja & Diwali |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | Bhatri Dwitiya |
| 15 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Chhath Puja |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak’s Birthday & Lachit Divas |
| 2 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | Asom Divas (Su-Ka-Pha Divas) |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
This list includes holidays officially observed across Assam. Some festival dates may vary based on lunar calendar or local district notifications
📌 What These Holidays Mean
- Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja: Traditional harvest festival celebrated across Assam with community feasts and cultural events.
- Republic Day & Independence Day: National holidays marked with flag hoisting, parades and patriotic events.
- Bohag Bihu: The biggest Assamese festival, celebrating the Assamese New Year with music, dance and feasts.
- Religious Holidays (Id-Ul-Fitr, Good Friday, Diwali, Christmas): Observed by communities across Assam and often recognized as public holidays.
- Asom Divas: Marks the arrival of Ahom ruler Sukapha in Assam, a day of state pride and historic remembrance.