Assam Public Holidays List 2026

Holidays are spread through different regions, calendars and ethnicities; In Assam they play a critical role in shaping workforce planning and operational continuity. Holidays influence attendance, staffing requirements, and employee expectations throughout the year. Many organizations operate from multiple locations and not only from Assam which makes managing public holidays difficult, especially when it varies from region to region. Tackling public holidays is essential to ensure fairness, compliance, and consistency, while balancing business needs with employee well-being.

Date Day Holiday Holiday Type
Jan 14 Wednesday Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja Regional
Jan 15 Thursday Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja Regional
Jan 23 Friday Netaji's Birthday Regional
Jan 26 Monday Republic Day National
Jan 27 Tuesday Gwthar Bathou San Regional
Jan 31 Saturday Me-Dam-Me-Phi Regional
Feb 1 Sunday Bir Chilaray Divas Regional
Mar 3 Tuesday Dol Jatra Regional
Mar 21 Saturday Id-Ul-Fitr Regional
Apr 3 Friday Good Friday Regional
Apr 14 Tuesday Bohag Bihu Regional
Apr 15 Wednesday Bohag Bihu Regional
Apr 16 Thursday Bohag Bihu Regional
Apr 18 Saturday Tithi of Damodar Deva Regional
Apr 21 Tuesday Sati Sadhini Divas Regional
May 1 Friday May Day & Budha Purnima Regional
May 27 Wednesday Id-ul-Zuha Regional
Jun 1 Monday Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhabdeva Regional
Aug 15 Saturday Independence Day National
Sep 1 Tuesday Tirubhav Tithi of Sri Sri Madhabdeva Regional
Sep 4 Friday Janmastami Regional
Sep 12 Saturday Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva Regional
Sep 21 Monday Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva Regional
Sep 22 Tuesday Karam Puja Regional
Oct 2 Friday Gandhi Jayanti National
Oct 18 Sunday Kati Bihu & Durga Puja Regional
Oct 19 Monday Kati Bihu & Durga Puja Regional
Oct 20 Tuesday Durga Puja & Vijayadasami Regional
Oct 21 Wednesday Durga Puja & Vijayadasami Regional
Nov 8 Sunday Kali Puja & Diwali Regional
Nov 11 Wednesday Bhatri Dwitiya Regional
Nov 15/td> Sunday Chhath Puja Regional
Nov 24 Tuesday Guru Nanak's Birthday & Lachit Divas Regional
Dec 2 Wednesday Asom Divas (Su-Ka-Pha-Divas) Regional
Dec 25 Friday Christmas Regional

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How Assam Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?

Every region, and state, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Diwali celebrations in Assam feel like a grand wedding celebration - people are on leave and enjoying their personal time. All this is bound to bring changes in attendance, increased leave requests, and varied working arrangements which impacts payroll accuracy and leave processes for both employers and employees.

While all of these issues can impact adversely, if enterprises are well-prepared and rely on technology instead of human intervention; it will help in aligning pay cycles, overtime, and statutory requirements without disruption. This not just eases processes for the employer but aids employees while providing clarity on leave entitlements, pay calculations, and timely compensation during a high-expectation period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Not all state holidays are mandatory for private companies. However, all State holidays that are also National holidays are required to be followed by all Private companies.