Here is the official list of Meghalaya Government Holidays for the year 2026 as published by the Government of Meghalaya for all Government Offices, Revenue and Magisterial Courts, and Educational Institutions in the State of Meghalaya.
On these days, all government institutions including offices, schools, colleges, etc under Govt. of Meghalaya will remain closed. Interested users may check this page for Official holiday list of Govt. of Meghalaya.
Official Meghalaya Government Holiday List 2026
| Date | Day | Festival or Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 1st January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 26th January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 4th March 2026 | Wednesday | Holi |
| 21st March 2026 | Saturday | Id-ul_Fitr |
| 3rd April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 27th May 2026 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) |
| 9th July 2026 | Thursday | Beh Deinkhlam |
| 17th July 2026 | Friday | Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing |
| 15th August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 4th September 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 2nd October 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday |
| 19th October 2026 | Monday | Maha Navami/Dussehra |
| 20th October 2026 | Tuesday | Maha Dashami |
| 8th November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| 13th November 2026 | Friday | Wangala Festival |
| 23rd November 2026 | Monday | Seng Kut Snem |
| 12th December 2026 | Saturday | Death Anniversary of Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma |
| 18th December 2026 | Friday | Death Anniversary of U Soso Tham |
| 24th December 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Festival |
| 25th December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Festival |
| 26th December 2026 | Saturday | Christmas Festival |
| 27th December 2026 | Sunday | Christmas Festival |
| 30th December 2026 | Wednesday | Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah |
LOCAL HOLIDAYS
The Deputy Commissioners are authorized to declare a maximum of 3 (three) days only as Local Holidays within their respective jurisdiction on the following occasions during the year 2026 except for East Khasi Hills District where State Government in GAD (A) will declare the Local Holidays.
- 53' Garo Labour Corp Day
- Shad Suk Mynsiem
- Unitarian Anniversary Day
- Shad Nongkrem
- Any other Festival of Local significance.
SPECIAL HOLIDAY
Special Holiday has also been declared for all State Government Offices and all Revenue and Magisterial Courts and Educational Institutions in East Khasi Hills District, South West Khasi Hills District, West Khasi Hills District, East Jaintia Hills District, West Jaintia Hills District, Eastern West Khasi Hills District and Ribhoi District on the 22th June 2026 to celebrate "Rev. Thomas Jones Day"
RESTRICTED HOLIDAYS
In addition to holidays mentioned above, each employee will also be allowed to avail any 2 (two) holidays to be chosen out of the list of Restricted Holiday List
| Date | Day | Festival or Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 14th April 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday |
| 15th April 2026 | Wednesday | Assamese New Year's Day (Bihu) |
| 1st May 2026 | Friday | May Day/Buddha Purnima |
| 26th June 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| 26th August 2026 | Wednesday | ID-E_MILAD (Prophet Mohammad's Birthday) |
| 12th September 2026 | Saturday | Tithi of Sri Sri Sankar Dev |
| 14th September 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 2nd November 2026 | Monday | All Soul's Day |
| 24th November 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak's Birthday |
