West Bengal government announces 157 holidays for employees in 2026

India Dec 02, 2025

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.