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The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has released the Arunachal Pradesh Government Holiday List 2026 for all districts. This holiday calendar covers gazetted holidays, restricted holidays and local holidays observed in Arunachal Pradesh. It includes holidays for national festivals as well as important dates for festivals celebrated by various tribes and communities in Arunachal Pradesh.
Arunachal Pradesh Gazetted Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| January 14 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti |
| January 26 | Monday | Republic Day |
| February 20 | Friday | Statehood Day |
| March 4 | Wednesday | Holi |
| March 21 | Saturday | Id-Ul-Fitr |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 15 | Wednesday | Bahag Bihu |
| May 1 | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
| August 15 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| October 2 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| October 19 | Monday | Dussehra (Mahashtami) |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| November 8 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| November 24 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak’s Birthday |
| December 1 | Tuesday | Indigenous Faith Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
The official list contains 17 gazetted holidays for 2026.
Restricted Holidays 2026
The notification also lists restricted holidays for festivals and religious occasions, including Pongal/Magha Bihu, Maha Shivaratri, Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti, Id-Ul-Zuha, Rath Yatra, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Duj and Christmas Eve.
Some notable dates are:
- February 15: Ali-Aye-Ligang / Maha Shivaratri
- March 26: Ram Navami
- March 31: Mahavir Jayanti
- May 27: Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
- July 16: Rath Yatra
- September 4: Janmashtami
- September 14: Vinayak Chaturthi
- October 18: Dussehra (Saptami)
- October 26: Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday
- November 9: Govardhan Puja
- November 11: Bhai Duj
- December 24: Christmas Eve
Local Holidays in Arunachal Pradesh 2026
Arunachal Pradesh also observes local holidays connected with its diverse tribal communities. The 2026 list includes Si Donyi Hilo, Torgya, Reh, Donggin, Donyi Mari, Nyokum, Mopin, Sangken, Nyishi Day, Dree, Solung Gidi, Pham-Kho Sowai, Tang, Chindang, Chalo-Loku and Poi-Pee Maw Tai, among others.
Some local holidays include:
| Date | Festival | Tribe |
|---|---|---|
| January 6 | Si Donyi Hilo | Tagin |
| January 9 | Torgya | Monpa |
| January 11 | Sarok | Aka |
| February 1 | Reh | Idu-Mishmi |
| February 2 | Donggin | Adi |
| February 5 | Donyi Mari | Galo |
| February 26 | Nyokum | Nyishi |
| April 5 | Mopin | Galo |
| April 14 | Sangken | Tai Khamti |
| April 19 | Nyishi Day | Nyishi |
| July 5 | Dree | Apatani |
| September 1 | Solung Gidi | Adi |
| September 10 | Pham-Kho Sowai | Bugun |
| September 12 | Tang | Sartang |
| October 15 | Chindang | Sajolang |
| November 25 | Chalo-Loku | Nocte |
| November 30 | Poi-Pee Maw Tai | Tai Khamti |
| December 5 | Podi Barbi | Adi |
Several local festival dates are marked “Date to be fixed by concerned DC”, meaning the final date is to be decided by the concerned Deputy Commissioner.
Arunachal Pradesh Holiday Calendar 2026: At a Glance
This holiday calendar can be used by government employees, offices, schools, and businesses to plan their schedules. The Arunachal Pradesh Government Holiday List has been e-signed by Shri Sudip Roy, Deputy Secretary (GA), Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar.
Note: Local holidays with dates to be fixed by the concerned DC should be checked with the respective district administration before making plans.