Archive · 15 Dec 2025
West Bengal Government Employees Get Extended Holidays in 2026
In 2026, West Bengal government employees will have many holidays.
In January, they can take up to 10 days off by using just one day of leave.
This is because there are many holidays and weekends in a row.
There are two main holiday stretches: one from January 10 to 14, and another from January 23 to 26.
They will also have a long break in October for Durga Puja, which is 12 days.
In November, they will have over 10 days off for Kali Puja and Chhath Puja.
Overall, they will have 53 official holidays, plus weekends, making more than 150 days off.
Some holidays fall on Sundays, so they won't get extra days off for those.
West Bengal government employees can take up to 10 days off in January 2026 with just one day of leave.
Two main holiday stretches in January: January 10-14 (5 days with 1 leave) and January 23-26 (4 days without leave).
Durga Puja in October 2026 will give employees a 12-day break, including additional holidays.
Employees will have over 10 days off in November 2026 due to Kali Puja and Chhath Puja.
Total of 53 official holidays in 2026, plus 104 weekends, making over 150 non-working days.
- Who
- West Bengal government employees
- What
- Extended holidays in January, October, and November 2026
- When
- January, October, and November 2026
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- Due to public holidays and strategic leave-taking
- Holiday Stretch 1
- January 10-14 (5 days with 1 leave)
- Holiday Stretch 2
- January 23-26 (4 days without leave)
- Durga Puja Holidays
- October 15-26 (12 days)
- Kali Puja Holidays
- November (over 10 days)
- Total Holidays
- 53 official holidays (27 under Negotiable Instruments Act, 26 under state orders)
- Total Non-Working Days
- Over 150 (including weekends)
- Sundays with Holidays
- 6 festival holidays fall on Sundays