Arunachal Pradesh Public Holidays 2026 – 2027 Complete List & Calendar
Arunachal Pradesh Public Holidays 2026 : Arunachal Pradesh, India’s beautiful northeastern state known as the Land of the Rising Sun, celebrates a mix of national, regional and cultural holidays each year. Here’s the official and SEO-friendly list of public holidays for 2026, perfect for planning vacations, events, school breaks, or office schedules.
📆 Arunachal Pradesh Public Holidays 2026 (Gazetted & Government)
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Friday | Statehood Day |
| 04 Mar 2026 | Wednesday | Holi |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr |
| 03 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Bohag Bihu |
| 01 May 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 02 Oct 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| 19 Oct 2026 | Monday | Dussehra (Mahashtami) |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| 08 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak’s Birthday |
| 01 Dec 2026 | Tuesday | Indigenous Faith Day |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Notes:
• These holidays are declared by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and include national and regional observances.
🎉 What These Holidays Mean
- Statehood Day (20 Feb): Celebrates Arunachal Pradesh becoming a full Indian state.
- Bohag Bihu: A harvest/new year festival celebrated by the Assamese and tribal communities.
- Indigenous Faith Day: Honors the traditional beliefs and cultures of tribal groups across the state.
📊 Optional & Restricted Holidays (Festive & Cultural)
Arunachal Pradesh also recognizes many cultural and restricted holidays based on tribal festivals and community events such as:
- Si-Donyi Hilo (Tagin tribe)
- Torgya (Monpa community)
- Reh (Idu-Mishmi festival)
- Donggin (Adi tribe celebration)
- Donyi Mari (Galo tribe)
- Mopin, Pongtu Kuh and others
These local festivals vary among tribes and regions and are culturally significant to indigenous communities in the state.
✅ Tips for Arunachal Pradesh Holidays 2026
- Festival celebrations and dates for Islamic holidays such as Id-ul-Fitr may vary based on moon sightings. (The Today Holiday info website)
- Local cultural holidays may differ by district depending on tribal traditions.
- Government offices, schools and banks typically follow the gazetted holiday schedule.