Holiday

West Bengal Government Notification related to Government Holidays, Public Holidays, Holidays under Negotiable Instruments Act (N.I. Act) etc.

Holiday for Celebration of Jamai Sasthi, 2017

All offices under the Government of West Bengal shall be closed at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday the 31st May, 2017 in view of celebration of JAMAI SASTHI.

Holiday List of West Bengal Board of Madrasah Education, 2014

Heads of all recognized Madrasah are being informed that for the current academic session 2014, the Madrasahs shall have to observe a uniform list of holidays as per Model list of holidays attached herewith. The maximum numbers of holidays for this academic session will be 65 days.

‘Prakash Purab’ of Guru Gobind Singh Ji – Sectional Holiday

Governor is pleased to declare that ‘Prakash Purab’ of Guru Gobind Singh Ji will be observed as Sectional Holiday for the employees belonging to Sikh community.

Sad demise of Shri Rachhpal Singh, Former Minister

Due to sad demise of Shri Rachhpal Singh, former Minister, Government of West Bengal, all State Government Offices will be closed today i.e. 8th July, 2021 from 4.00 p.m.

Panchayat General Elections 2018 – Public Holiday

Governor is hereby pleased to declare 1st, 3rd and 5th of May 2018 as public holidays in view of Panchayat General Elections 2018.

Extension of Summer Vacation for Heat Wave, 2012

In view of the present heat wave prevailing over almost the entire State it has been decided to further extend the summer vacation till 17.06.2012.

Holiday on Birth Day of Late Dr. B.C. Roy, 2016

Governor has been pleased to declare that all offices under the Government of West Bengal with few exception will be closed at 2:00 P.M. on 01.07.2016.

Holiday on account of Muharram in West Bengal

Governor is pleased to declare 15th November’ 2013, Friday as public holiday on account of Muharram under section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 in place of 14th November’ 2013, Thursday.

Holiday for Celebration of Jamai Sasthi, 2018

All offices under the Government of West Bengal shall be closed at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday the 19th June, 2018 in view of celebration of JAMAI SASTHI.

Holiday List of WBCHSE, 2021

Rathayatra: 12th July, Monday, Birthday of Poet Bhanu Bhakat (For Darjeeling & Kalimpong District only): 13th July, Tuesday, Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid): 21st July, Wednesday, *Independence Day: 15th August, Sunday, Muharram: 19th August, Thursday, Janmastami: 30th August, Monday.