West Bengal Public Holidays List 2026

Holidays are spread through different regions, calendars and ethnicities; In West Bengal 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 West Bengal 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 12 Monday Birthday of Swami Vivekananda Regional
Jan 23 Friday Netaji's Birthday / Saraswati Puja Regional
Jan 26 Monday Republic Day National
Mar 3 Tuesday Doljatra Regional
Mar 21 Saturday Eid-Ul-Fitr Regional
Mar 26 Thursday Ram Navami Regional
Mar 31 Tuesday Mahavir Jayanti Regional
Apr 1 Wednesday Yearly Closing of Bank Account Regional
Apr 3 Friday Good Friday Regional
Apr 14 Tuesday Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Regional
Apr 15 Wednesday Bengali New Year's Day (Nababarsha) Regional
May 1 Friday Buddha Purnima Regional
May 1 Friday May Day Regional
May 9 Saturday Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore Regional
May 27 Wednesday Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) Regional
Jun 26 Friday Muharram Regional
Aug 15 Saturday Independence Day National
Sep 4 Friday Janmastami Regional
Oct 2 Friday Birthday of Gandhiji National
Oct 10 Saturday Mahalaya Regional
Oct 19 Monday Durga Puja, Maha Astami Regional
Oct 20 Tuesday Durga Puja, Maha Nabami Regional
Oct 21 Wednesday Durga Puja, Dasami Regional
Nov 11 Wednesday Bhratridwitiya Regional
Nov 24 Tuesday Birthday of Guru Nanak Regional
Dec 25 Friday Christmas Day Regional

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How West Bengal Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?

Every region, and state, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal 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.