Archive · 28 Nov 2025
West Bengal Employees Get 12-Day Durga Puja Break in 2026
In 2026, government workers in West Bengal, India, will get a special 12-day break to celebrate Durga Puja.
This is part of more than 150 days off they will have that year.
The holidays are from October 15 to 21, which includes weekends and important festival days.
The state government made this announcement to give workers more time to celebrate with their families.
This is great news for the workers, but some people might think it's too many days off.
The holidays are part of a list made by the state's finance department, which also includes other long breaks for festivals throughout the year.
West Bengal government employees will have a 12-day holiday for Durga Puja in 2026.
The total number of non-working days in 2026 will exceed 150.
Holidays are scheduled from October 15 to 21, including weekends and festival days.
The holiday list was published by the state Finance Department.
Employees will have additional long festival breaks throughout the year.
- Who
- West Bengal state government employees
- What
- Extended 12-day holiday for Durga Puja in 2026
- When
- October 15-21, 2026
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- To celebrate Durga Puja and Kojagari Lakshmi Puja
- Holiday Duration
- 12 days for Durga Puja
- Total Non-Working Days
- More than 150 in 2026
- Holiday Dates
- October 15-21, 2026
- Holiday List Source
- State Finance Department
- Additional Holidays
- Several long festival breaks throughout the year