The Government of West Bengal has officially released the WB Government Holiday List 2026, bringing relief and clarity for state government employees, teachers, students, and citizens. Every year, people actively search for the West Bengal holiday list to plan office work, school schedules, exams, travel, and family celebrations. The 2026 holiday calendar includes public holidays, additional state holidays, and major festival breaks observed across the state.
This holiday list is applicable to all West Bengal government offices, schools, colleges, and government-aided institutions.
WB Government Holiday List 2026 – Complete Overview
The WB Govt Holiday List 2026 reflects the cultural and religious diversity of West Bengal. It includes national holidays, birth anniversaries of great leaders, and festivals from different religions. Some holidays are subject to moon sightings, and final confirmation is given through official notifications.
List-I: Public Holidays in West Bengal 2026
The year starts with New Year’s Day on 1 January 2026, followed by Swami Vivekananda Jayanti on 12 January, an important day for the state. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti and Saraswati Puja fall on 23 January, making it a special cultural holiday.
National celebrations like Republic Day (26 January) and Independence Day (15 August) are included. Religious festivals such as Doljatra (3 March), Eid-ul-Fitr (21 March), Ram Navami (26 March), and Mahavir Jayanti (31 March) are also observed statewide.
April is important with Good Friday (3 April), Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti (14 April), and Poila Boishakh or Bengali New Year on 15 April. May Day and Buddha Purnima are observed on 1 May.
Later in the year, holidays include Id-ul-Zuha (27 May), Muharram (26 June), Janmashtami (4 September), and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October).
Durga Puja, the biggest festival of West Bengal, gets multiple holidays such as Mahalaya (10 October), Maha Astami (19 October), Maha Nabami (20 October), and Vijaya Dashami (21 October).
The year ends with Bhai Phota (11 November), Guru Nanak Jayanti (24 November), and Christmas Day (25 December).
List-II: Additional State Government Holidays 2026
Apart from public holidays, the government has announced additional holidays to help employees and students plan better. These include:
Day before Saraswati Puja – 22 January
Shab-e-Barat – 4 February
Day after Doljatra – 4 March
Day before Eid-ul-Fitr – 20 March
Day before Id-ul-Zuha – 26 May
Rathayatra – 16 July
Vishwakarma Puja – 17 September
Additional holidays are also provided during Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Kali Puja, and other regional festivals.
Why WB Holiday List 2026 Is Important
The West Bengal government holiday calendar 2026 helps employees plan leave, students manage exams, and families schedule travel and events. With several holidays close to weekends, people can enjoy long breaks by smart planning.
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