Meghalaya Public Holidays List 2026

Holidays are spread through different regions, calendars and ethnicities; In Meghalaya 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 Meghalaya 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 1 Thursday New Year's Day Regional
Jan 26 Monday Republic Day National
Mar 4 Wednesday Holi Regional
Mar 21 Saturday Id-Ul-Fitr National
Apr 3 Friday Good Friday Regional
May 27 Wednesday Bakrid Regional
Jun 22 Monday Rev. Thomas Jones Day Regional
Jul 9 Thursday Beh Deinkhlam Regional
Jul 17 Friday Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing Regional
Aug 15 Saturday Independence Day National
Sep 4 Friday Janmashtami Regional
Oct 2 Friday Gandhi Jayanti National
Oct 19 Monday Maha Navami / Dussehra Regional
Oct 20 Tuesday Maha Dashami Regional
Nov 8 Sunday Diwali Regional
Nov 13 Friday Wangala Festival Regional
Nov 23 Monday Seng Kut Snem Regional
Dec 12 Saturday Death Anniversary of Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma Regional
Dec 18 Friday Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham Regional
Dec 24 Thursday Christmas Festival Regional
Dec 25 Friday Christmas Festival Regional
Dec 26 Saturday Christmas Festival Regional
Dec 27 Sunday Christmas Festival Regional
Dec 30 Wednesday Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nongbah Regional

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How Meghalaya Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?

Every region, and state, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Wangala Festival in Meghalaya feel like a grand 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.