Assam Holiday List 2026

Thursday · 1 January

Marks the first day of the year on the Gregorian calendar, celebrated globally with festivities and new resolutions.

Monday · 5 January

A spring festival celebrated by the Karbi community of Assam to appease local deities for the well-being of the village and a good harvest.

Tuesday · 13 January

The eve of the Magh Bihu harvest festival, marked by community feasts, traditional preparations, and the lighting of Meji bonfires.

Wednesday · 14 January

Magh Bihu is Assam's major winter harvest festival featuring traditional games and feasts. Tusu Puja is a folk festival celebrated by the tea-garden communities.

Thursday · 15 January

Magh Bihu is Assam's major winter harvest festival featuring traditional games and feasts. Tusu Puja is a folk festival celebrated by the tea-garden communities.

Saturday · 17 January

A day observed in Assam to honor and remember the contributions of eminent artists, craftsmen, and cultural figures to society.

Friday · 23 January

Celebrates the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent and influential leader in the Indian independence movement.

Monday · 26 January

Marks the day in 1950 the Constitution of India came into force, replacing the Government of India Act as the country's governing document.

Tuesday · 27 January

A major post-harvest festival of the Dimasa Kachari community in Assam, celebrated with traditional dances, music, and community feasts.

Tuesday · 27 January

A significant religious festival of the Bodo community, dedicated to the worship of Bathou Bwrai and the five elements of nature.

Saturday · 31 January

An ancestral worship festival celebrated by the Tai-Ahom people of Assam to pay homage to their deceased ancestors and guardian deities.

Sunday · 1 February

Honors the birth anniversary of Bir Chilarai, a legendary general and the younger brother of King Nara Narayan, known for his bravery and military conquests.

Wednesday · 4 February

An important Islamic night of forgiveness and prayer, believed to be the night when destinies for the coming year are written.

Sunday · 15 February

A major Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, marked by fasting, night-long vigils, and offerings to the Shiva Lingam.

Tuesday · 17 February

A traditional indigenous observance in Assam involving rituals to honor local deities, ancestral spirits, and community bonds.

Wednesday · 18 February

The vibrant spring festival of the Mising tribe of Assam, marking the beginning of the sowing season with the famous Gumrag dance.

Monday · 2 March

A traditional religious observance of the Bodo community, involving rituals to seek blessings for prosperity, health, and protection.

Tuesday · 3 March

Also known as Holi or the festival of colors, it celebrates the divine love of Radha and Krishna and the joyful arrival of spring.

Tuesday · 17 March

The 'Night of Decree' in Islam, considered the holiest night of Ramadan when the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad.

Saturday · 21 March

The Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with communal prayers, feasts, charity, and family gatherings.

Wednesday · 25 March

A localized traditional observance in Assam associated with agricultural rituals, nature worship, and community bonding.

Tuesday · 31 March

Celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, promoting the core principles of non-violence and truth.

Friday · 3 April

Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed by Christians with fasting, prayer and church services.

Saturday · 4 April

The day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, kept by many Christian communities as a day of vigil.

Tuesday · 14 April

The most important festival of Assam, marking the Assamese New Year and the onset of spring, celebrated with Bihu dances, Husori, and grand feasts.

Wednesday · 15 April

Celebrates the Assamese New Year. Deuri Bihu includes specific traditional rituals, animal sacrifices, and worship observed by the Deuri community.

Thursday · 16 April

The most important festival of Assam, marking the Assamese New Year and the onset of spring, celebrated with Bihu dances, Husori, and grand feasts.

Saturday · 18 April

Honors Damodar Deva, a prominent Vaishnavite saint, and Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma, a revered socio-religious reformer of the Bodo community.

Tuesday · 21 April

Commemorates Sati Sadhini, a revered female saint and disciple in the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition, known for her profound devotion.

Wednesday · 22 April

Marks the death anniversary of Gopal Dev, one of the principal apostles of Srimanta Sankardev and a key figure in the Assamese Vaishnavite movement.

Friday · 1 May

May Day honors workers' rights; Buddha Purnima celebrates the birth of Gautama Buddha. Sati Radhika Utsav honors a revered local spiritual figure.

Saturday · 16 May

Observes the death anniversary of Hari Dev, a noted saint and disciple in the Ekasarana Dharma tradition of Assam.

Saturday · 23 May

Celebrates the birth anniversary of Sri Sri Krishnaguru, a revered spiritual leader and reformer in Assam's history.

Sunday · 24 May

Swargodeo Sarbananda Singha Divas honors the brave Ahom king who led the Moamoria rebellion against oppressive forces.

Wednesday · 27 May

Also known as Bakrid, this Islamic festival commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son, marked by prayers and charity.

Sunday · 31 May

A traditional spring festival of the Rabha community in Assam, celebrated with rituals, dances, and prayers for a good harvest and prosperity.

Monday · 1 June

Celebrates the birth anniversary of Sri Sri Madhabdeva, the foremost disciple of Srimanta Sankardev and a pivotal saint-scholar of Assam.

Saturday · 20 June

Honors the legacy of Bishnu Prasad Rabha, a legendary cultural icon, poet, composer, and freedom fighter from Assam, known as 'Kala Guru'.

Tuesday · 30 June

Commemorates the Santhal Rebellion (Hul) of 1855 against the British, honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the Santhal tribe.

Monday · 13 July

Celebrates the birth anniversary of Bhanu Bhakta Acharya, revered as 'Aadi Kavi' for being the first poet to write in the Nepali language.

Thursday · 13 August

Honors Bir Tikendrajit Singh, a crown prince of Manipur and a legendary freedom fighter who bravely resisted British colonial rule.

Saturday · 15 August

Marks India's independence from British rule on 15 August 1947, observed with flag hoisting and national ceremonies.

Wednesday · 26 August

An Islamic observance marking the anniversary of the passing of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, involving prayers and recitation of the Fateha.

Tuesday · 1 September

Marks the death anniversary of the great Vaishnavite saint Sri Sri Madhabdeva, observed with prayers and cultural programs in Satras.

Friday · 4 September

Marks the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, kept with midnight worship and fasting.

Saturday · 12 September

Commemorates the passing of Srimanta Sankardev, the great saint, scholar, and social reformer who initiated the Bhakti movement in Assam.

Tuesday · 15 September

A major agricultural festival of Odisha celebrating the new harvest, where people offer the newly harvested crops to the deities.

Wednesday · 16 September

Celebrates the birth anniversary of Sri Sri Thakur Anukul Chandra, a revered spiritual leader and physician with a significant following in Assam.

Monday · 21 September

Celebrates the birth anniversary of Srimanta Sankardev, the patron saint of Assam who propagated Ekasarana Dharma and enriched Assamese culture.

Tuesday · 22 September

A harvest festival primarily celebrated by the tea tribes and indigenous communities, dedicated to the worship of the Karam tree for prosperity.

Friday · 2 October

Honors the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the 'Father of the Nation', and his principles of truth and non-violence.

Sunday · 18 October

Kati Bihu is a solemn Assamese festival marking crop sowing. Durga Puja is a major Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga's victory over evil.

Monday · 19 October

Durga Puja honours the goddess's victory over Mahishasura, closing on Vijaya Dashami with the immersion of the idols.

Tuesday · 20 October

Durga Puja honours the goddess's victory over Mahishasura, closing on Vijaya Dashami with the immersion of the idols.

Wednesday · 21 October

Durga Puja honours the goddess's victory over Mahishasura, closing on Vijaya Dashami with the immersion of the idols.

Sunday · 25 October

A Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, often observed after Durga Puja.

Sunday · 1 November

A post-harvest festival celebrated by the Kuki community, marked by traditional dances, songs, and thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest.

Saturday · 7 November

The biggest post-harvest festival of the Garo tribe, celebrated with the rhythmic beating of traditional drums to honor the sun god of fertility.

Sunday · 8 November

Diwali is the festival of lights symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Kali Puja is dedicated to the fierce Goddess Kali.

Wednesday · 11 November

Bhatri Dwitiya celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. The Abhibhav Tithi honors the spiritual legacy of Sri Sri Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur.

Sunday · 15 November

Four days of offerings to the setting and rising sun, kept with fasting and river-bank worship.

Thursday · 19 November

Honors Bir Raghav Moran, a historical figure and martyr from Assam known for his bravery and resistance against oppressive forces.

Tuesday · 24 November

Celebrates the founder of Sikhism, honors the legendary Ahom general Lachit Borphukan, and observes the martyrdom day of the 9th Sikh Guru.

Wednesday · 2 December

Commemorates the arrival of Chaolung Sukaphaa in Assam in 1228, marking the foundation of the Ahom kingdom and Assamese unity.

Saturday · 5 December

A major traditional festival of the Hmar tribe, celebrated with folk dances, songs, and feasts to thank the Almighty for a successful harvest.

Thursday · 10 December

Observed to honor the sacrifices of freedom fighters and martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation and society.

Saturday · 19 December

Marks the passing of Sri Sri Aniruddhadev, a prominent saint and apostle of the Ekasarana Dharma, who established several Satras in Assam.

Tuesday · 22 December

The biggest post-harvest festival of the Zeliangrong Naga community, celebrated with traditional dances, feasts, and the honoring of departed souls.

Thursday · 24 December

The evening before Christmas Day, marked with midnight services and family celebrations.

Friday · 25 December

Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, marked with church services, family gatherings and gift-giving.