Assam Government Holiday List 2026 PDF Download (Official)

You can download the official notification PDF directly from the General Administration Department (GAD) website or via the direct download link provided in our ‘Important Web-Links’ section above.

Generally, yes. However, educational institutions (Schools/Colleges) may have additional summer and winter vacations. The GAD list serves as the primary base for their academic calendars.

Gazetted holidays are mandatory public holidays where all government offices remain closed. Restricted holidays (RH) are optional leaves; an employee can choose any 2 days from the provided RH list in a calendar year.

For 2026, 1st January (New Year’s Day) is listed under Restricted Holidays. It is not a mandatory Gazetted holiday.

There are a total of 35 full-day Gazetted holidays declared by the Government of Assam for the year 2026.

Banks follow holidays declared under the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act. Most major festivals like Bihu, Durga Puja, and Independence Day are banking holidays, but it is best to check the specific NI Act list for banks.

Yes, 2026 has several long weekends. Netaji’s Birthday (Friday), Republic Day (Monday), and May Day (Friday) are some examples where you can enjoy 3 consecutive days off.

The General Administration Department (GAD) of the Government of Assam is the authorized body that finalizes and notifies the state holiday list.

Yes, usually festivals like Muharram or specific Puja days are sometimes declared as half-holidays (starting from 1 PM). Check the official PDF for specific half-day timings.

Private companies usually follow their own internal policy, but they are required to provide mandatory holidays on Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti as per national law.