Holidays are a time to relax and enjoy quality time with friends and families. The holiday structure of private companies is different from that of the government. Sunday is a regular holiday for government officials whereas a majority of private companies shall remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays of every month. Besides these regular holidays, all employees working in both private and public sectors get public holidays and national holidays.
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West Bengal Holidays 2021
Following are the national, public and bank holidays in West Bengal in 2021, which residents of the state can avail during the calendar year.
Public Holidays in West Bengal for 2021
Date | Day | Holiday |
12 January 2021 | Tuesday | Swami Vivekananda Jayanti |
23 January 2021 | Saturday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti |
26 January 2021 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
16 February 2021 | Tuesday | Vasant Panchami |
28 March 2021 | Sunday | Doljatra |
29 March 2021 | Monday | Holi |
2 April 2021 | Friday | Good Friday |
14 April 2021 | Wednesday | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
15 April 2021 | Thursday | Bengali New Year |
25 April 2021 | Sunday | Mahavir Jayanti |
1 May 2021 | Saturday | May Day |
9 May 2021 | Sunday | Guru Rabindranath Jayanti |
14 May 2021 | Friday | Eid Ul Fitr |
26 May 2021 | Wednesday | Buddha Purnima |
21 July 2021 | Wednesday | Bakrid/Eid-al-Adha |
15 August 2021 | Sunday | Independence Day |
18 to 19 August 2021 | Wednesday to Thursday | Ashura |
19 August 2021 | Thursday | Muharram |
2 October 2021 | Saturday | Gandhi Jayanti |
6 October 2021 | Wednesday | Mahalaya Amavasya |
11 to 15 October 2021 | Monday to Friday | Durga Puja |
12 October 2021 | Tuesday | Maha Saptami |
13 October 2021 | Wednesday | Maha Ashtami |
14 October 2021 | Thursday | Maha Navami |
15 October 2021 | Friday | Vijaya Dashami |
20 October 2021 | Wednesday | Lakshmi Puja |
4 November 2021 | Thursday | Diwali/Kali Puja |
6 November 2021 | Saturday | Bhai Dooj |
19 November 2021 | Friday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
25 December 2021 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
West Bengal is located in the eastern region of India and comes with a rich history of architecture and culture. It includes authors in literature such as Noble laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore. Also, the state is famous for its association with sports such as football and cricket. West Bengal played an important role in the freedom struggle of India. The state is one of the best tourist destinations in the country especially during Durga Puja apart from visiting the scenic hills of Darjeeling.
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Bank Holidays in West Bengal for 2021
West Bengal observes bank holidays apart from national and regional holidays. During these holidays, Bank officials are off work. As per the understanding between the Indian Banks’ Association and All India Bank Employees’ Association, on the second and fourth Saturdays, all public sector banks in West Bengal and other states of India are closed for business.
Date | Day | Holiday |
9 January 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
12 January 2021 | Tuesday | Swami Vivekananda Jayanti |
23 January 2021 | Saturday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti/ Fourth Saturday |
26 January 2021 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
13 February 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
16 February 2021 | Tuesday | Vasant Panchami |
27 February 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
13 March 2021 | Tuesday | Second Saturday |
27 March 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
29 March 2021 | Monday | Holi |
2 April 2021 | Friday | Good Friday |
10 April 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
14 April 2021 | Wednesday | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
15 April 2021 | Thursday | Bengali New Year |
24 April 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
1 May 2021 | Saturday | May Day |
8 May 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
9 May 2021 | Sunday | Guru Rabindranath Jayanti |
13 May 2021 | Thursday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
22 May 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
26 May 2021 | Wednesday | Buddha Purnima |
12 June 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
26 June 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
10 July 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
20 July 2021 | Tuesday | Bakrid/Eid-al-Adha |
24 July 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
14 August 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
15 August 2021 | Sunday | Independence Day |
28 August 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
11 September 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
25 September 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
2 October 2021 | Saturday | Gandhi Jayanti |
6 October 2021 | Wednesday | Mahalaya Amavasye |
9 October 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
12 October 2021 | Tuesday | Maha Saptami |
13 October 2021 | Wednesday | Maha Ashtami |
14 October 2021 | Thursday | Maha Navami |
15 October 2021 | Friday | Vijaya Dashami |
20 October 2021 | Wednesday | Lakshmi Puja |
23 October 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
4 November 2021 | Thursday | Diwali |
13 November 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
19 November 2021 | Friday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
27 November 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
11 December 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
25 December 2021 | Saturday | Christmas/ Fourth Saturday |
The list of holidays in West Bengal in 2021 offers an insight into public, regional and bank holidays observed in the state. This can be effectively utilised when we include our leaves offering us to take advantage over general holidays.
This is a holiday page customised for the state of West Bengal, the fourth most populous state in the country. Both the state and central governments have unveiled the calendar of holidays in West Bengal for the year 2021. Holidays can be clustered as public holidays, bank holidays and national holidays. Bank holidays are restricted only to scheduled and private banks.
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National Holidays In West Bengal In Year 2021
There are three national holidays. Republic Day is the first national holiday and is celebrated in January every year. Independence Day is the second national holiday and is celebrated in August every year. The third national holiday is Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, which is celebrated in October every year. Independence Day honors the freedom from the UK while Republic Day honors the creation of the constitution of India. The birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, is honored by celebrating Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on 02 October.
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Why Do We Require The Calendar Of West Bengal Holidays 2021?
Yes, we all require the calendar of West Bengal holidays 2021 for many reasons. Let’s assume you are working in Delhi and your place of origin different, the calendar helps you book a travel ticket in advance. The earlier you book, the lesser will be the transportation cost. As many people like to go on a trip during holidays, the holiday calendar helps you plan a trip in advance.
Description Of West Bengal Holidays 2021
West Bengal celebrates the birthday of Swami Vivekananda on 12 January every year. Vasant Panchami and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti are observed in the same month. Holi Dahan falls in the month of March this year. In the month of April, the birthday of B R Ambedkar, the founder of the Indian constitution, is celebrated. West Bengal celebrates Pohela Boishakh, which is also called Bengali New Year.
Muharram, a notable Islamic festival, is observed in many parts of the country. In 2021, this festival falls in the month of September. Towards the end of the year, Diwali and Vijay Dashami are celebrated. These are the two popular Hindu festivals observed in many parts of the nation. Christmas Day is the biggest Christian festival celebrated every year on 25 December.
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West Bengal Holidays 2020
Date | Day | Holiday |
12 January 2020 | Sunday | Swami Vivekananda Jayanti |
23 January 2020 | Thursday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti |
26 January 2020 | Sunday | Republic Holiday |
29 January 2020 | Wednesday | Vasant Panchami |
10 March 2020 | Tuesday | Doljatra |
10 March 2020 | Tuesday | Holi |
10 April 2020 | Friday | Good Friday |
14 April 2020 | Tuesday | Bengali New Year/Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
1 May 2020 | Friday | May Day |
7 May 2020 | Thursday | Buddha Purnima |
8 May 2020 | Friday | Guru Rabindranath Jayanti |
24 May 2020 | Sunday | Eid Ul Fitr |
31 July 2020 | Friday | Bakrid/Eid-al-Adha |
15 August 2020 | Saturday | Independence Day |
28 to 30 August 2020 | Fridat to Sunday | Ashura |
17 September 2020 | Thursday | Mahalaya Amavasya |
2 October 2020 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
22 October 2020 | Thursday | Durga Puja |
23 October 2020 | Friday | Maha Saptami |
24 October 2020 | Saturday | Maha Ashtami |
25 October 2020 | Sunday | Maha Navami |
26 October 2020 | Monday | Vijaya Dashami |
31 October 2020 | Saturday | Lakshmi Puja |
14 November 2020 | Saturday | Diwali |
14 November 2020 | Saturday | Kali Puja |
26 November 2020 | Thursday | Bhai Dooj |
30 November 2020 | Monday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
25 December 2020 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Bank Holidays in West Bengal for 2020
Date | Day | Holiday |
11 January 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
12 January 2020 | Sunday | Swami Vivekananda Jayanti |
23 January 2020 | Thursday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti |
25 January 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
26 January 2020 | Sunday | Republic Day |
29 January 2020 | Wednesday | Vasant Panchami |
8 February 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
22 February 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
10 March 2020 | Tuesday | Holi |
14 March 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
28 March 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
10 April 2020 | Friday | Good Friday |
11 April 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
14 April 2020 | Tuesday | Bengali New Year/ Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
25 April 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
1 May 2020 | Friday | May Day |
7 May 2020 | Thursday | Buddha Purnima |
8 May 2020 | Friday | Guru Rabindranath Jayanti |
9 May 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
23 May 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
24 May 2020 | Sunday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
13 June 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
27 June 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
11 July 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
25 July 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
31 July 2020 | Friday | Bakrid/Eid-al-Adha |
8 August 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
15 August 2020 | Saturday | Independence Day |
22 August 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
12 September 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
17 September 2020 | Thursday | Mahalaya Amavasya |
26 September 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
2 October 2020 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
10 October 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
23 October 2020 | Friday | Maha Saptami |
24 October 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday/Maha Ashtami |
25 October 2020 | Sunday | Maha Navami |
26 October 2020 | Monday | Vijaya Dashami |
31 October 2020 | Saturday | Lakshmi Puja |
14 November 2020 | Saturday | Diwali/Second Saturday |
28 November 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
30 November 2020 | Monday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
12 December 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
25 December 2020 | Friday | Christmas |
26 December 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
List Of West Bengal Holidays In 2019
Date | Day | Holiday | Celebrated |
12 January 2019 | Saturday | Swami Vivekananda Birthday | West Bengal only |
23 January 2019 | Wednesday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti | Odisha, Assam, Tripura, West Bengal |
26 January 2019 | Saturday | Republic Day | Across India |
10 February 2019 | Sunday | Vasant Panchami | Haryana, Odisha, Punjab, Tripura, West Bengal |
21 March 2019 | Thursday | Doljatra | In many states |
1 April 2019 | Monday | Bank Holiday | Only for Banks |
14 April 2019 | Sunday | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti | In many states |
14 April 2019 | Sunday | Bengali New Year | West Bengal and Tripura |
19 April 2019 | Friday | Good Friday | Across India |
1 May 2019 | Wednesday | May Day | In many states |
7 May 2019 | Tuesday | Rabindra Nath Tagore Birthday | West Bengal and Tripura |
19 May 2019 | Sunday | Buddha Purnima | In some states |
5 June 2019 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Fitr | In many states |
12 August 2019 | Monday | Id-ul-Juha/ Bakrid | In many states |
15 August 2019 | Thursday | Independence Day | Across India |
10 September 2019 | Tuesday | Muharram | In many states |
28 September 2019 | Saturday | Mahalaya | In some states |
2 October 2019 | Wednesday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Across India |
5 October 2019 | Saturday | Maha Saptami | In some states |
6 October 2019 | Sunday | Durgastami/ Mahanavami | In some states |
8 October 2019 | Tuesday | Dussehra/Durga Puja | In some states |
13 October 2019 | Sunday | Lakshmi Puja | In some states |
27 October 2019 | Sunday | Kali Puja | In some states |
29 October 2019 | Tuesday | Deepavali | West Bengal |
11 November 2019 | Monday | Guru Nanak Birthday | In some states |
25 December 2019 | Wednesday | Christmas Day | Across India |
Bank Holidays in West Bengal in 2019
Below is the list of bank holidays in West Bengal in 2019:
Date | Day | Holiday |
12 January 2019 | Saturday | Second Saturday/ Swami Vivekananda Birthday |
23 January 2019 | Wednesday | Birthday of Netaji |
26 January 2019 | Saturday | Republic Day |
26 January 2019 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
9 February 2019 | Saturday | Second Saturday/ Sree Panchami |
23 February 2019 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
9 March 2019 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
21 March 2019 | Thursday | Doljatra |
23 March 2019 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
1 April 2019 | Monday | Yearly Closing of Bank Accounts |
13 April 2019 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
19 April 2019 | Friday | Good Friday |
27 April 2019 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
1 May 2019 | Wednesday | May Day |
11 May 2019 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
18 May 2019 | Saturday | Buddha Purnima |
25 May 2019 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
5 June 2019 | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
8 June 2019 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
22 June 2019 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
13 July 2019 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
27 July 2019 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
10 August 2019 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
12 August 2019 | Monday | Eid-ul-Zuha |
15 August 2019 | Thursday | Independence Day |
24 August 2019 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
10 September 2019 | Tuesday | Moharam |
14 September 2019 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
28 September 2019 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday/ Mahalaya |
2 October 2019 | Wednesday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
5 October 2019 | Saturday | Durgapuja Saptami |
6 October 2019 | Sunday | Durgapuja Ashtami |
7 October 2019 | Monday | Durgapuja Nabami |
8 October 2019 | Tuesday | Vijaya Dashami |
12 October 2019 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
26 October 2019 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
27 October 2019 | Sunday | Lakshmi Puja/ Kali Puja |
9 November 2019 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
12 November 2019 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Birthday |
23 November 2019 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
14 December 2019 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
25 December 2019 | Wednesday | Christmas |
28 December 2019 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
List Of West Bengal Holidays In 2018
The following table outlines West Bengal holidays 2018:
Date | Day | Name of the festival | Comments |
12 January 2018 | Friday | Birthday of Swami Vivekananda | West Bengal only |
22 January 2018 | Monday | Vasant Panchami | Many states |
23 January 2018 | Tuesday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Birthday | Odisha, Assam, West Bengal, Tripura |
26 January 2018 | Friday | Republic Day | National holiday |
01 March 2018 | Thursday | Dol Jatra | Holi Dahan |
02 March 2018 | Friday | Holi | |
30 March 2018 | Friday | Good Friday | |
01 April 2018 | Sunday | Bank holiday | Account closing day |
14 April 2018 | Saturday | Ambedkar Jayanti | |
15 April 2018 | Sunday | Bengali New Year | Tripura, West Bengal |
30 April 2018 | Wednesday | Buddha Purnima | Birth of Buddha |
16 June 2018 | Saturday | Idul Fitr | Many states |
15 August 2018 | Wednesday | Independence Day | National holiday |
22 August 2018 | Wednesday | Idul Juha | |
21 September 2018 | Friday | Muharram | Many states |
02 October 2018 | Tuesday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National holiday |
08 October 2018 | Monday | Mahalaya | Odisha, Karnataka, Tripura, West Bengal |
16 October 2018 | Tuesday | Maha Saptami | Many states |
17 October 2018 | Wednesday | Durgastami | Many states |
18 October 218 | Monday | Navami of Durga Puja | West Bengal, Tripura, Assam |
19 October 2019 | Friday | Dusshera | |
24 October 2019 | Wednesday | Lakshmi Puja | West Bengal, Tripura, Odisha |
06 November 2018 | Wednesday | Kali Puja | Odisha, Assam, West Bengal |
23 November 2018 | Friday | Guru Nanak Birthday | |
25 December 2018 | Tuesday | Christmas Day | Many states |
Bank Holidays West Bengal In 2018
The following table outlines the bank holidays in West Bengal in 2018:
Date | Day | Comments |
12 January 2018 | Friday | Swami Vivekananda Birthday |
13 January 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday bank holiday |
22 January 2018 | Monday | Vasant Panchami |
23 January 2018 | Tuesday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti |
26 January 2018 | Friday | Republic Day |
27 January 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday bank holiday |
10 February 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday bank holiday |
24 February 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday bank holiday |
01 March 2018 | Thursday | Holi |
10 March 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday bank holiday |
24 March 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday bank holiday |
30 March 2018 | Friday | Good Friday |
14 April 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday bank holiday |
15 April 2018 | Sunday | Bengali New Year |
28 April 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday bank holiday |
30 April 2018 | Monday | Buddha Purnima |
01 May 2018 | Thursday | May Day |
07 May 2018 | Monday | Guru Rabindranath Jayanthi |
12 May 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday bank holiday |
26 May 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday bank holiday |
09 June 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday bank holiday |
15 June 2018 | Friday | Ramjan |
23 June 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday bank holiday |
14 July 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday bank holiday |
28 July 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday bank holiday |
11 August 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday bank holiday |
15 August 2018 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
22 August 2018 | Wednesday | Bakrid |
25 August 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday bank holiday |
08 September 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday bank holiday |
22 September 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday bank holiday |
02 October 2018 | Tuesdays | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
08 October 2018 | Monday | Mahalaya Amavasye |
13 October 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday bank holiday |
16 October 2018 | Tuesday | Maha Saptami |
17 October 2018 | Wednesday | Maha Ashtami |
18 October 2018 | Thursday | Maha Navami |
19 October 2018 | Friday | Vijay Dashami |
23 October 2018 | Tuesday | Lakshmi Puja |
27 October 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday bank holiday |
07 November 2018 | Wednesday | Diwali |
10 November 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday bank holiday |
23 November 2018 | Friday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
24 November 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday bank holiday |
08 December 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday bank holiday |
22 December 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday bank holiday |
25 December 2018 | Tuesday | Christmas Day |