Meghalaya Government Holiday List 2026: The Government of Meghalaya has officially notified the holiday calendar for the year 2026. As per the notification issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on 21 October 2025, all State Government offices, Revenue and Magisterial Courts, and Educational Institutions in Meghalaya will remain closed on the declared dates.
This holiday list includes General Holidays, Local Holidays, Special Holidays, Restricted Holidays, and Bank Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Meghalaya Government Holiday List 2026 – Overview
| State | Meghalaya |
| Year | 2026 |
| Issuing Authority | Governor of Meghalaya |
| Notification No. | GAA.78/2025/B |
| Date of Issue | 21 October 2025 |
| Official Website | https://meghalaya.gov.in |
Meghalaya General Holidays 2026 (Official)
Below is the complete list of General Holidays to be observed across Meghalaya in 2026:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 4 March 2026 | Wednesday | Holi |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) |
| 9 July 2026 | Thursday | Beh Dienkhlam |
| 17 July 2026 | Friday | Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 4 September 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 1 October 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| 19 October 2026 | Monday | Maha Navami / Dussehra |
| 20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Maha Dashami |
| 8 November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| 13 November 2026 | Friday | Wangala Festival |
| 23 November 2026 | Monday | Seng Kut Snem |
| 12 December 2026 | Saturday | Death Anniversary of Pa-Togan N. Sangma |
| 18 December 2026 | Friday | Death Anniversary of U Soso Tham |
| 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Festival |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Christmas Festival |
| 27 December 2026 | Sunday | Christmas Festival |
| 30 December 2026 | Wednesday | Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nongbah |
Note: All these holidays apply to State Government Offices, Courts, and Educational Institutions.
Meghalaya Local Holidays 2026
- Deputy Commissioners are authorised to declare up to 3 local holidays on the following occasions during the year 2026.
- East Khasi Hills District is an exception, where local holidays will be declared by the State Government (GAD-A).
Occasions for Local Holidays:
- 53rd Garo Labour Corps Raising Day
- Shad Suk Mynsiem
- Unitarian Anniversary Day
- Shad Nongkrem
- Any other festival of local significance
Special Holiday in Meghalaya 2026
A Special Holiday has been declared on:
22 June 2026 (Monday)
Occasion: Celebration of Cv. Thomas Jones Day
Applicable Districts:
- East Khasi Hills
- South West Khasi Hills
- West Khasi Hills
- East Jaintia Hills
- West Jaintia Hills
- Eastern West Khasi Hills
- Ri-Bhoi District
Applies to Government Offices, Courts, and Educational Institutions.
Holidays Under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 – Meghalaya (2026)
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (XXVI of 1881), read with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs Notification No. 39/1/68-Judl.III dated 8 May 1968, the Governor of Meghalaya is pleased to declare the following days as Public Holidays in the State of Meghalaya during the year 2026.
These holidays are applicable to banks and financial institutions operating in the state.
| Sl. No. | Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 2 | 26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 3 | 4 March 2026 | Wednesday | Holi |
| 4 | 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr |
| 5 | 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 | 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) |
| 7 | 9 July 2026 | Thursday | Beh Dienkhlam |
| 8 | 17 July 2026 | Friday | Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing |
| 9 | 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 10 | 4 September 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 11 | 1 October 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| 12 | 19 October 2026 | Monday | Maha Navami / Dussehra |
| 13 | 20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Maha Dashami |
| 14 | 8 November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| 15 | 13 November 2026 | Friday | Wangala Festival |
| 16 | 23 November 2026 | Monday | Seng Kut Snem |
| 17 | 12 December 2026 | Saturday | Death Anniversary of Pa-Togan N. Sangma |
| 18 | 18 December 2026 | Friday | Death Anniversary of U Soso Tham |
| 19 | 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Festival |
| 20 | 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Festival |
| 21 | 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Christmas Festival |
| 22 | 30 December 2026 | Wednesday | Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nongbah |
Restricted Holidays (RH)
- Every employee is allowed to avail any 2 Restricted Holidays in addition to General Holidays.
- Restricted Holidays must be chosen from the following 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 |
Official Notification Details
- Issued by: General Administration Department, Government of Meghalaya
- Place: Shillong
- Date: 21 October 2025
Download Official Notification
FAQs – Meghalaya Holidays 2026
Q1. How many government holidays are there in Meghalaya in 2026?
There are 23 General Holidays, along with Local, Special, Restricted, and Bank Holidays as per official notification.
Q2. Are bank holidays different from government holidays in Meghalaya?
Most bank holidays are the same, but banks follow holidays notified under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Q3. Who declares local holidays in Meghalaya?
Local holidays are declared by Deputy Commissioners, except in East Khasi Hills, where the State Government declares them.
Q4. Is 22 June 2026 a holiday in Meghalaya?
Yes, 22 June 2026 is a Special Holiday in selected districts to celebrate Cv. Thomas Jones Day.
Q5. Where can I find the official Meghalaya holiday notification?
The official notification was issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), Government of Meghalaya on 21 October 2025.
