West Bengal government announces 157 holidays for employees in 2026
India
If you work for the West Bengal government, get ready—2026 is packed with 157 days off.
That's weekends plus a mix of national and state holidays, adding up to almost half the year away from work.
What's behind all these holidays?
The calendar includes 27 statutory and 26 extra state-declared holidays, plus every Saturday and Sunday.
Big breaks land in October during Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja, with a 12-day holiday stretch including these festivals, while November brings over 10 more days off for festivals like Kali Puja and Chhath.
There's even a special holiday for the Santhal community on June 30.
Basically, it's a year full of long weekends and festival vibes—definitely something to look forward to if you're planning trips or just love time off.