The Government of West Bengal, Finance (Audit) Department, is set to release the official notification regarding the Public Holidays for the year 2026. This calendar is prepared in accordance with the Negotiable Instruments (N.I.) Act, 1881, and state government protocols.
For students of Saldiha College and employees of the State Government, knowing the exact holiday schedule is crucial for academic and personal planning. The list is categorized into three parts: Holidays under N.I. Act (Banks/Treasury), Holidays by State Government (Schools/Colleges), and Sectional Holidays.
In this comprehensive guide, we provide the West Bengal Official Holiday List 2026, a breakdown of long weekends, and the direct link to download the official notification PDF from the Finance Department.
Classification of Holidays in West Bengal
The state holidays are officially classified under three Notifications by the Governor of West Bengal:
- List I (N.I. Act): Applicable to Banks, Treasuries, and Public Offices.
- List II (State Govt): Applicable to Schools, Colleges, and State Offices (excluding ROC).
- List III (Sectional): Restricted holidays for specific communities (e.g., Shab-e-Barat, Easter Saturday).
1. Holidays Under Negotiable Instruments Act (N.I. Act)
These are the mandatory holidays observed by Banks and Central Government offices in West Bengal.
| Date | Day | Festival / Occasion |
| 26th January | Monday | Republic Day |
| 4th March | Wednesday | Dol Yatra |
| 1st April | Wednesday | Annual Closing of Bank Accounts |
| 14th April | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday |
| 1st May | Friday | May Day |
| 15th August | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 2nd October | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| 18th – 20th Oct | Sun – Tue | Durga Puja (Saptami to Dashami) |
| 25th December | Friday | Christmas Day |
2. State Government Holidays 2026 (Schools & Colleges)
Apart from the N.I. Act holidays, the West Bengal Government declares additional holidays for educational institutions and state offices.
- Swami Vivekananda’s Birthday: 12th January (Monday)
- Saraswati Puja: 24th January (Saturday)
- Bengali New Year (Poila Baisakh): 15th April (Wednesday)
- Rabindranath Tagore’s Birthday: 9th May (Saturday)
- Kali Puja: 8th November (Sunday)
- Chhath Puja: Dates vary (Usually 6 days after Diwali)
Employees from specific communities can avail holidays for occasions like Shab-e-Barat, Easter Saturday, Hul Diwas, and Karam Puja. The final dates for these depend on the moon sighting and tribal calendar notifications.
Long Weekend Planner 2026 (For Students)
For students planning their study schedules or trips, here are the potential long weekends in 2026:
- Republic Day Weekend: Jan 24 (Sat, Saraswati Puja) – Jan 26 (Mon, Republic Day). 3 Days Off.
- May Day Weekend: May 1 (Fri) – May 3 (Sun). 3 Days Off.
- Durga Puja Break: Oct 16 (Fri) – Oct 20 (Tue). 5 Days Continuous Break.
- Christmas Weekend: Dec 25 (Fri) – Dec 27 (Sun). 3 Days Off.
Download Official Notification (WB Finance Dept)
The official notification is released by the Finance Department (Audit Branch) at Nabanna. You can download the signed PDF from the link below.
🔗 High Authority Resources
Official WB Finance Website: wbfin.nic.in (Check Notifications)
National Portal of India Calendar: india.gov.in/calendar
Bankura University Academic Calendar: Check Here
Disclaimer: Saldiha College Info is an educational news portal. The dates mentioned above are calculated based on the Indian Calendar 2026 and previous Finance Department notifications. The official order number 6112-F(P2) (expected) will be the final authority.
Hi, I am Ashish Goswami, the Lead Editor at Saldiha College Info. I am an education enthusiast and content creator passionate about helping West Bengal students with the latest updates on Scholarships, University Results, and Exam Routines. My goal is to simplify official notices for everyone.
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