Birthday of Swami Vivekananda: 12th January, Saturday, Birthday of Netaji: 23rd January, Wednesday, Republic Day: 26th January, Saturday, Doljatra: 21st March, Thursday, Bengali New Year’s Day: 15th April, Monday.
Government Holidays in West Bengal
West Bengal Government Notification related to Government Holidays, Public Holidays, Holidays under Negotiable Instruments Act (N.I. Act) etc. Holiday List, 2019
Half Holiday on account of Viswakarma Puja, 2018
On occasion of VISWAKARMA PUJA which falls on 17th September (Monday), 2018, the Governor has been pleased to declare that all State Government offices shall be closed at 2:00 P.M on that day.
Sectional Holiday on account of Karam Puja, 2018
Governor is pleased to declare 20th September (Thursday), 2018 as a Sectional Holiday on occasion of “KARAM PUJA” for the employees belonging to Tribal Communities.
Half day Holiday to mourn Vajpayee’s Death
All Offices under Government of West Bengal shall remain closed for the second half today i.e. 17th August, 2018 to enable everyone to pay homage and respect to the former Prime Minister, Late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Suspension of Classes due to Heat Wave in June, 2018
Due to extreme hot weather conditions prevailing in the State it has been decided that classes will remain suspended in all Govt., Govt. Sponsored and Non-Govt. aided schools from 20.06.2018 to 30.06.2018.