West Bengal Bank and Government Holidays List (2026)
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Is today a Holiday in West Bengal ?

Today

(28 January 2026)
in West Bengal
NO HOLIDAY
As of today, the West Bengal Government has not announced any new public or government holiday. Updates about sudden closures, festival holidays, or bank holiday notifications will be added once an official announcement is made.

Is tomorrow a Holiday in West Bengal ?

Tomorrow

(29 January 2026)
in West Bengal
NO HOLIDAY
Searches for “tomorrow holiday in West Bengal ” or “West Bengal government declared holiday tomorrow” usually relate to sudden festival announcements, local events, bandhs, or government notifications. We update this section whenever the West Bengal Government declares a holiday tomorrow, so bookmark this page and check the calendar for the West Bengal holiday date you are looking for!

Weekend Holiday Status

*If today or tomorrow falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is usually a weekly off. However, weekends are not considered government-declared public holidays unless an official notification is issued.
**Banks and government offices are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, while Sundays are weekly offs but count as a public holiday only if officially declared.
The West Bengal Holiday List 2026 brings together all public, government and bank holidays released for the state. It helps individuals plan ahead and enables HR, payroll and operations teams to manage leave calendars, shift rosters, compliance and payroll timelines efficiently.

Since people often look up details such as the West Bengal holiday list 2026, West Bengal government holidays, bank holidays in West Bengal , or even quick checks like whether there’s a bank holiday in West Bengal today or tomorrow, this page consolidates all that information in one reliable place.

List of Government, Public & Bank Holidays in West Bengal 2026

DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's DayRegional
Jan 12MondayBirthday of Swami VivekanandaRegional
Jan 23FridayNetaji's Birthday / Saraswati PujaRegional
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Mar 3TuesdayDoljatraRegional
Mar 21SaturdayEid-Ul-FitrRegional
Mar 26ThursdayRam NavamiRegional
Mar 31TuesdayMahavir JayantiRegional
Apr 1WednesdayYearly Closing of Bank AccountRegional
Apr 3FridayGood FridayRegional
Apr 14TuesdayBirthday of Dr. B. R. AmbedkarRegional
Apr 15WednesdayBengali New Year's Day (Nababarsha)Regional
May 1FridayBuddha PurnimaRegional
May 1FridayMay DayRegional
May 9SaturdayBirthday of Rabindranath TagoreRegional
May 27WednesdayId-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid)Regional
Jun 26FridayMuharramRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Sep 4FridayJanmastamiRegional
Oct 2FridayBirthday of GandhijiNational
Oct 10SaturdayMahalayaRegional
Oct 19MondayDurga Puja, Maha AstamiRegional
Oct 20TuesdayDurga Puja, Maha NabamiRegional
Oct 21WednesdayDurga Puja, DasamiRegional
Nov 11WednesdayBhratridwitiyaRegional
Nov 24TuesdayBirthday of Guru NanakRegional
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayRegional

Download: West Bengal Government Notification

This holiday list is applicable for the following cities:
Kolkata, Durgapur, Siliguri, Asansol
Check holiday lists for all the Indian states here
Holiday list 2026

Pooja Holidays 2026 in West Bengal

In West Bengal, “Pooja Holidays” primarily revolve around major religious and cultural festivals, with Durga Puja being the most significant. These festivals are deeply embedded in Bengali tradition and are widely observed by families, schools, cultural institutions, and local communities. While schools and colleges often declare extended vacations during major festivals, government offices, banks, and private organizations observe official General Holidays on the key festival dates listed below.
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 23FridayNetaji's Birthday / Saraswati PujaRegional
Mar 3TuesdayDoljatraRegional
Sep 4FridayJanmastamiRegional
Oct 10SaturdayMahalayaRegional
Oct 19MondayDurga Puja, Maha AstamiRegional
Oct 20TuesdayDurga Puja, Maha NabamiRegional
Oct 21WednesdayDurga Puja, DasamiRegional
Nov 11WednesdayBhratridwitiyaRegional

Bank Holidays in West Bengal in 2026

Bank holidays in West Bengal are declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act and follow notifications issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) along with state government directives. These holidays apply to all nationalised, private, and cooperative banks across the state and include national holidays, major religious festivals, and state-specific observances such as Durga Puja. Some of the major bank holidays expected in West Bengal in 2026 include:
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Mar 3TuesdayDoljatraRegional
Mar 21SaturdayEid-Ul-FitrRegional
Mar 31TuesdayMahavir JayantiRegional
Apr 1WednesdayYearly Closing of Bank AccountRegional
Apr 3FridayGood FridayRegional
May 1FridayBuddha PurnimaRegional
May 27WednesdayId-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid)Regional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Oct 2FridayBirthday of GandhijiNational
Oct 19MondayDurga Puja, Maha AstamiRegional
Oct 20TuesdayDurga Puja, Maha NabamiRegional
Oct 21WednesdayDurga Puja, DasamiRegional
Nov 24TuesdayBirthday of Guru NanakRegional
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayRegional

Government/Public Holidays in West Bengal in 2026

West Bengal Government Holidays 2026 include all officially declared public holidays applicable to government offices, public sector units, schools, colleges, and other state-run institutions. These holidays cover national observances, culturally significant festivals, and important historical and regional events specific to West Bengal. Some of the key West Bengal government/public holidays expected in 2026 include:
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's DayRegional
Jan 12MondayBirthday of Swami VivekanandaRegional
Jan 23FridayNetaji's Birthday / Saraswati PujaRegional
Apr 14TuesdayBirthday of Dr. B. R. AmbedkarRegional
Apr 15WednesdayBengali New Year's Day (Nababarsha)Regional
May 9SaturdayBirthday of Rabindranath TagoreRegional
Jun 26FridayMuharramRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Oct 2FridayBirthday of GandhijiNational
Nov 24TuesdayBirthday of Guru NanakRegional
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayRegional

Month-wise West Bengal Holidays 2026

The following schedule outlines the official General Holidays and key Restricted Holidays (RH) for West Bengal in 2026. This month-wise breakdown is essential for HR professionals to manage leave policies, payroll processing, and regulatory compliance throughout the year.
Here are West Bengal Holidays for all 12 months of 2026:

West Bengal Holidays January 2026:

  • New Year's Day (Jan 1)
  • Birthday of Swami Vivekananda (Jan 12)
  • Netaji's Birthday / Saraswati Puja (Jan 23)
  • Republic Day (Jan 26)

West Bengal Holidays February 2026:

There are no holidays in West Bengal in the month of February in 2026

West Bengal Holidays March 2026:

  • Doljatra (Mar 3)
  • Eid-Ul-Fitr (Mar 21)
  • Ram Navami (Mar 26)
  • Mahavir Jayanti (Mar 31)

West Bengal Holidays April 2026:

  • Yearly Closing of Bank Account (Apr 1)
  • Good Friday (Apr 3)
  • Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (Apr 14)
  • Bengali New Year's Day (Nababarsha) (Apr 15)

West Bengal Holidays May 2026:

  • Buddha Purnima (May 1)
  • May Day (May 1)
  • Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore (May 9)
  • Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) (May 27)

West Bengal Holidays June 2026:

  • Muharram (Jun 26)

West Bengal Holidays July 2026:

There are no holidays in West Bengal in the month of July in 2026

West Bengal Holidays August 2026:

  • Independence Day (Aug 15)

West Bengal Holidays September 2026:

  • Janmastami (Sep 4)

West Bengal Holidays October 2026:

  • Birthday of Gandhiji (Oct 2)
  • Mahalaya (Oct 10)
  • Durga Puja, Maha Astami (Oct 19)
  • Durga Puja, Maha Nabami (Oct 20)
  • Durga Puja, Dasami (Oct 21)

West Bengal Holidays November 2026:

  • Bhratridwitiya (Nov 11)
  • Birthday of Guru Nanak (Nov 24)

West Bengal Holidays December 2026:

  • Christmas Day (Dec 25)

How HR teams use this West Bengal holiday list?

HR, payroll and operations teams rely heavily on this West Bengal Government Holiday List 2026 to:
Prepare annual leave calendars
Manage shift planning and employee rosters
Align payroll cut-offs with bank holidays in West Bengal
Maintain compliance with working-day requirements
Configure holidays in HRMS/Payroll software
Avoid salary delays caused by bank closures
Plan staffing during long weekends and festival clusters

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Disclaimer
The holiday dates provided in this list are tentative and based on the 2026 calendar. The official schedule for General and Restricted Holidays is declared by the Government of West Bengal and notified under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Please note that dates for religious festivals are subject to change based on moon sightings and official government announcements. We recommend verifying these dates with the latest State Gazette notification or your organization's HR policies before planning leaves or financial transactions.
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  • All holidays
  • Pooja holidays
  • Bank holidays
  • Government/public holidays
  • Month-wise holidays
  • How HR teams use this list
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