Meghalaya Holiday List 2026 – Local & Restricted Holidays
The Government of Meghalaya has officially released its public holiday list for 2026 under Notification No. GAA.78/2025/23, dated 21 October 2025.
This comprehensive Meghalaya holiday list 2026 includes General Holidays, Restricted Holidays, Local Holidays, and a Special Holiday.
Table of Contents
Official Meghalaya Holiday List 2026 – General Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Wednesday | Holi |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha (Eid al-Adha) |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Thursday | Beh Deinkhlam |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Friday | Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| 19 Oct 2026 | Monday | Maha Navami / Dussehra |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Maha Dashami |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| 13 Nov 2026 | Friday | Wangala Festival |
| 23 Nov 2026 | Monday | Seng Kut Snem |
| 12 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Death Anniversary of Pa Togan Sangma |
| 18 Dec 2026 | Friday | Death Anniversary of U Soso Tham |
| 24–27 Dec 2026 | Thu–Sun | Christmas Festival |
| 30 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nongbah |
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Meghalaya Govt Holiday List 2026 – Restricted Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday |
| 15 April 2026 | Wednesday | Assamese New Year’s Day (Bihu) |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | May Day / Buddha Purnima |
| 26 June 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | ID-E-MILAD (Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday) |
| 12 Sep 2026 | Saturday | Tithi of Sri Sri Sankar Dev |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 2 Nov 2026 | Monday | All Soul’s Day |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak’s Birthday |
Local Holidays in Meghalaya
Each Deputy Commissioner may declare up to three Local Holidays within their district.
Common local observances include:
- Shul Shu Iewbah (Seng Kut Snem)
- 53rd Garo Labour Corps Day
- Unitarian Anniversary Day
- Shad Nongkrem
- For East Khasi Hills, local holidays are declared directly by the State Government.
Source: https://meghalaya.gov.in/
