Durga Puja in India

When is Durga Puja in India in 2026?

Durga Puja in India is on Saturday, October 17, 2026 (Asia/Kolkata). It falls on a Saturday.

Is Durga Puja a public holiday in India?

Durga Puja is a public holiday in West Bengal, but not nationwide in India. In West Bengal, government offices close from Thursday, October 15, 2026 to Monday, October 26, 2026; Monday, October 19, 2026, Tuesday, October 20, 2026 and Wednesday, October 21, 2026 are public holidays. Sunday, October 18, 2026, Monday, October 19, 2026 and Tuesday, October 20, 2026 are optional (restricted) holidays for central government employees. Central government offices in Delhi list Saptami, Ashtami and Navami as restricted holidays that employees may choose to take.

Days off for Durga Puja 2026 in India

• Thursday, October 15, 2026Holiday break — West Bengal
• Friday, October 16, 2026Holiday break — West Bengal
• Saturday, October 17, 2026Holiday break — West Bengal
• Sunday, October 18, 2026Holiday break — West Bengal
• Sunday, October 18, 2026Optional (restricted) holiday (central government employees)
• Monday, October 19, 2026Public holiday — West Bengal
• Monday, October 19, 2026Optional (restricted) holiday (central government employees)
• Tuesday, October 20, 2026Public holiday — West Bengal
• Tuesday, October 20, 2026Optional (restricted) holiday (central government employees)
• Wednesday, October 21, 2026Public holiday — West Bengal
• Thursday, October 22, 2026Holiday break — West Bengal
• Friday, October 23, 2026Holiday break — West Bengal
• Saturday, October 24, 2026Holiday break — West Bengal
• Sunday, October 25, 2026Holiday break — West Bengal
• Monday, October 26, 2026Holiday break — West Bengal