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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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.