Public holidays in West Bengal
India
West Bengal observes 11 public holidays in 2026. This list differs from the national one, because it includes holidays specific to the region.
- 11 Public
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 12 | Monday | Swami Vivekananda Jayanti | Public |
| January 23 | Friday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti | Public |
| January 26 | Monday | Republic Day | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 14 | Tuesday | Ambedkar Jayanti | Public |
| April 15 | Wednesday | Bengali New Year | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 8 | Friday | Rabindra Jayanti | Public |
| August 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| October 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does India have in 2026?
- India has 11 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in India in 2026?
- The first is Swami Vivekananda Jayanti, on January 12, 2026.
- Which public holidays in India fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 1 of them: Independence Day.