West Bengal holidays
Nov 28, 2025
State government employees in West Bengal can look forward to a slightly longer holiday calendar next year. The 2026 list includes 53 holidays, compared to 49 in 2025, with at least two earmarked for...
Nov 28, 2025
State government employees in West Bengal have a reason to cheer, as the Finance (Audit) Department has released the official public holiday calendar for the year 2026.
Sep 11, 2025
In a stunning turnaround, the West Bengal government declared a holiday on September 17, 2025, to mark the occasion of Vishwakarma Puja. The announcement came close to Durga Puja, spreading joy among...
Aug 07, 2025
As the month of August starts, schools in West Bengal are preparing for a series of much-needed holidays.
May 08, 2025
In the wake of the latest tensions on the India-Pakistan border, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has requested private English-medium schools to advance their summer holidays by a week.
Nov 05, 2024
West Bengal is going to enjoy five holidays in November this year, the second highest in government holidays after a 13-day break in October.
Nov 02, 2024
November promises to be a relatively quiet month for West Bengal government workers, with a long row of holidays in the fray.
