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Meghalaya bank holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s Day/Gaan-Ngai | |
| Mon | Republic Day | |
| Wed | Holi/Holi 2nd Day – Dhuleti/Yaosang 2nd Day/Dol Jatra | |
| Sat | Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr) (Shawal-1)/Khutub-E-Ramzan/Sarhul | |
| Fri | Good Friday | |
| Thu | Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha) | |
| Sat | Independence Day/Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi) | |
| Fri | Janmashtami (Vaishnva) (Shravan Vad-8)/Krishna Jayanthi | |
| Fri | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | |
| Mon | Dussehra (Mahashtami)/Maha Navami/Ayutha Pooja/Durga Puja/Vijaya Dashomi/Durga Ashtami | |
| Tue | Dasara/Dusshera (Vijaya Dashmi) (Aaso sud-10)/Mahanavami, Ayudhapooja/Durga Puja | |
| Fri | Christmas |
| Date | Day | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Shad Suk Mynsiem | ||
| Mon | Rev Thomas Jones | ||
| Thu | Beh Deinkhlam | ||
| Fri | Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh | ||
| Fri | Unitarian Anniversary Day | ||
| Fri | Wangala Festival | ||
| Mon | Seng Kut Snem | ||
| Sat | Death Anniversary of Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma | Falls on the 2nd Saturday of December 2026; RBI lists it as an NI Act holiday at these centres (banks closed under both rules). | |
| Fri | Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham | ||
| Wed | Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah |
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | Christmas Eve |
| Date | Day | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | Christmas | Falls on the 4th Saturday of December 2026; RBI lists it as an NI Act holiday at these centres (banks closed under both rules). |
Upcoming bank closures in Meghalaya
The RBI Saturday rule
Banks in Meghalaya are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. The 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays are normal working days. Sundays are always closed.
Bank holiday questions — Meghalaya
Are banks open on the second Saturday in Meghalaya?
No. Under RBI rules, banks across India — including Meghalaya — are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. The 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays are normal working days.
Are banks open on Sundays in Meghalaya?
No — banks are closed on all Sundays across India, including Meghalaya.
Is Diwali a bank holiday in Meghalaya?
Diwali bank holidays vary by Indian state and RBI centre — some states close for Lakshmi Puja, others for Govardhan Puja the next day. check the Meghalaya table above for the exact date.
Do digital banking services work on bank holidays in Meghalaya?
Yes. UPI, IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, ATMs and card payments work on holidays in Meghalaya — only branch counters close.