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Meghalaya is a state located in northeastern India. It is known for its lush green landscapes, scenic waterfalls, and vibrant culture. Meghalaya is known as the "Abode of Clouds" due to its high average rainfall, making it one of the wettest regions in the world. The state is home to several indigenous communities, each with its own unique traditions and customs. Meghalaya is also famous for its cave systems, including the longest sandstone cave in the world, the Krem Liat Prah cave. The state's economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. Popular tourist destinations include Cherrapunji, Shillong, and Mawlynnong, known for its cleanliness.
In this article, we have mentioned all the public holidays that have been fixed by the government.
Meghalaya Government Holiday List 2023
Date | Day | Holiday |
1 Jan | Sun | New Year's Day |
26 Jan | Thu | Republic Day |
8 Mar | Wed | Holi |
7 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
22 Apr | Sat | Idul Fitr |
29 Jun | Thu | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
9 Jul | Sun | Behdeinkhlam Festival |
17 Jul | Mon | U Tirot Sing Day |
15 Aug | Tue | Independence Day |
7 Sep | Thu | Janmashtami |
2 Oct | Mon | Gandhi Jayanti |
21 Oct | Sat | Maha Saptami |
22 Oct | Sun | Maha Ashtami |
23 Oct | Mon | Maha Navami |
24 Oct | Tue | Vijaya Dashami |
10 Nov | Fri | Wangala Festival |
12 Nov | Sun | Diwali |
23 Nov | Thu | Seng Kut Snem |
12 Dec | Tue | Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma |
18 Dec | Mon | Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham |
24 Dec | Sun | Christmas Holiday |
25 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day |
26 Dec | Tue | Christmas Holiday |
27 Dec | Wed | Christmas Holiday |
30 Dec | Sat | U Kiang Nangbah |