Arunachal Pradesh Holiday Calendar 2026: Losar, Nyokum, Si-Donyi, Public & Commercial Holidays
In Arunachal Pradesh, public, commercial, and industrial workplace holidays are regulated under the Arunachal Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, the Factories Act, 1948, and annual notifications issued by the General Administration Department, Government of Arunachal Pradesh under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Enterprises in Itanagar, Naharlagun, Pasighat, and Tawang must structure their annual holiday rosters around the state's tribal indigenous celebrations—notably Si-Donyi (Tagin), Nyokum Yullo (Nyishi), Mopin (Galo), Solung (Adi), Indigenous Faith Day, and Losar (Monpa).
Arunachal Pradesh Statutory Quota
Under the applicable framework, commercial establishments must provide a minimum of 8 paid holidays per year, including the 3 National Holidays and approved tribal cultural festivals.
📅 Official Arunachal Pradesh Statutory Holiday Calendar 2026
The following table reflects the comprehensive statutory, public, gazetted, and tribal festival holiday schedule declared for Arunachal Pradesh in 2026:
| Date | Day | Holiday / Occasion | Classification | Mandatory for Private Sector? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-01-2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Gazette / Regional | Yes (Corporate Off) |
| 03-01-2026 | Saturday | Hazrat Ali's Birthday | Gazette / Optional Holiday | Optional / Restricted Holiday |
| 06-01-2026 | Tuesday | Si-Donyi Festival (Tagin Tribe) | State Gazetted / Regional | Yes (Major Tribal Priority) |
| 14-01-2026 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti / Pongal / Magha Bihu | State Gazetted / Regional | Optional / Regional Choice |
| 23-01-2026 | Friday | Basant Panchami / Sri Panchami | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Floating |
| 26-01-2026 | Monday | Republic Day | National Holiday | Yes (Mandatory Paid Off) |
| 01-02-2026 | Sunday | Guru Ravidas's Birthday | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Sunday Overlap |
| 12-02-2026 | Thursday | Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Floating |
| 15-02-2026 | Sunday | Ali-Aye-Ligang / Maha Shivratri | State Gazetted / Restricted | Optional / Sunday Overlap |
| 19-02-2026 | Thursday | Losar (Monpa Tibetan New Year) / Shivaji Jayanti | State Gazetted / Regional | Yes (Major Cultural Festival) |
| 20-02-2026 | Friday | Arunachal Pradesh Statehood Day | State Foundation Day | Yes (Major State Mandate) |
| 26-02-2026 | Thursday | Nyokum Yullo (Nyishi Pre-Harvest Festival) | State Gazetted / Regional | Yes (Major Tribal Priority) |
| 03-03-2026 | Tuesday | Holika Dahan / Dolyatra | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Floating |
| 04-03-2026 | Wednesday | Holi | Gazette / NI Act | Yes (Standard Off) |
| 19-03-2026 | Thursday | Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi Padwa / Ugadi / Cheti Chand | Gazette / Regional | Optional / Floating |
| 20-03-2026 | Friday | Jamat-Ul-Vida | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Floating |
| 21-03-2026 | Saturday | Id-Ul-Fitr | Gazette / NI Act | Yes |
| 26-03-2026 | Thursday | Ram Navami | Gazette / NI Act | Optional / Industry Discretion |
| 31-03-2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Gazette / NI Act | Optional / Floating |
| 01-04-2026 | Wednesday | Annual Bank Account Closing | NI Act (Sec 25) | Banks Only |
| 03-04-2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Gazette / NI Act | Yes (Corporate Off) |
| 05-04-2026 | Sunday | Mopin (Galo Agriculture Festival) / Easter Sunday | State Gazetted / Regional | Yes (Sunday Overlap) |
| 14-04-2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Vaisakhi / Vishu / Meshadi / Tamil New Year | State & National Gazette | Yes |
| 15-04-2026 | Wednesday | Bahag Bihu / Vaisakhadi (Bengal) | Gazette / Regional | Optional / Floating |
| 01-05-2026 | Friday | May Day / Buddha Purnima | State Mandatory / Gazetted | Yes (Statutory Mandate) |
| 09-05-2026 | Saturday | Birthday of Guru Rabindranath Tagore | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Floating |
| 27-05-2026 | Wednesday | Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | Gazette / NI Act | Yes |
| 26-06-2026 | Friday | Muharram | Gazette / NI Act | Optional / Floating |
| 16-07-2026 | Thursday | Rath Yatra | Gazette / Regional | Optional / Floating |
| 15-08-2026 | Saturday | Independence Day / Parsi New Year (Nauroj) | National Holiday | Yes (Mandatory Paid Off) |
| 26-08-2026 | Wednesday | Milad-Un-Nabi / Onam (Thiru Onam) | Gazette / NI Act | Optional / Floating |
| 28-08-2026 | Friday | Raksha Bandhan | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Floating |
| 01-09-2026 | Tuesday | Solung Festival (Adi Harvest Celebration) | State Gazetted / Regional | Yes (Major Tribal Priority) |
| 04-09-2026 | Friday | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | Gazette / NI Act | Optional / Corporate Choice |
| 14-09-2026 | Monday | Vinayak Chaturthi / Ganesh Chaturthi | State Gazetted / Regional | Optional / Corporate Choice |
| 02-10-2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National Holiday | Yes (Mandatory Paid Off) |
| 18-10-2026 | Sunday | Dussehra (Saptami) | Gazette / Regional | Optional / Sunday Overlap |
| 19-10-2026 | Monday | Dussehra (Mahashtami) | Gazette / Regional | Optional / Floating |
| 20-10-2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra (Mahanavami / Vijayadashami) | Gazette / NI Act | Yes |
| 26-10-2026 | Monday | Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Floating |
| 29-10-2026 | Thursday | Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth) | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Floating |
| 08-11-2026 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) / Naraka Chaturdasi | Gazette / NI Act | Yes (Sunday Overlap) |
| 09-11-2026 | Monday | Govardhan Puja | Gazette / Regional | Optional / Floating |
| 11-11-2026 | Wednesday | Bhai Duj | Gazette / Regional | Optional / Floating |
| 15-11-2026 | Sunday | Pratihar Shashthi (Chhat Puja) | Gazette / Regional | Optional / Sunday Overlap |
| 24-11-2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak's Birthday / Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day | Gazette / NI Act | Optional / Corporate Choice |
| 01-12-2026 | Tuesday | Indigenous Faith Day | State Gazetted / State Mandate | Yes (High State Priority) |
| 24-12-2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Floating |
| 25-12-2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Gazette / NI Act | Yes (Corporate Off) |
| 26-12-2026 | Saturday | Lengni Niiki Sii Donyi Polo Yullo | State Gazetted / Tribal Day | Optional / Regional Choice |
📋 Employer Compliance Checklist for Arunachal Pradesh
- Annual Notice of Holidays: Post the approved holiday calendar on employee notice boards before 1st January.
- Weekly Day of Rest: Grant one full day of weekly rest to all employees.
- Double Wages or Comp-Off: Provide double wages (200%), or regular pay plus a paid compensatory off within 30 days to employees who work on a declared holiday.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are Nyokum Yullo, Si-Donyi, and Solung in Arunachal Pradesh?
- Si-Donyi (6th January) is celebrated by the Tagin community seeking divine blessings for prosperity.
- Nyokum Yullo (26th February) is the celebrated agricultural thanksgiving festival of the Nyishi tribe.
- Mopin (5th April) is the socio-cultural harvest celebration of the Galo community.
- Solung (1st September) is the agro-harvest festival of the Adi community. All are recognized state gazetted holidays across the territory.
2. When is Indigenous Faith Day observed in Arunachal Pradesh?
1st December is observed as Indigenous Faith Day across Arunachal Pradesh to celebrate and preserve the indigenous belief systems, culture, and traditions of the native tribes.