Public holidays in Meghalaya comprises festivals, national holidays and state-specific holidays. Strongly rooted in its culture and traditions of its tribes, public holidays in Meghalaya include several state-specific holidays. Read on to discover the Meghalaya public holiday list 2021.
During public holidays in the state, several government offices and commercial establishments are closed to observe a festival or of national significance. Meghalaya, which means “the abode of clouds” in Sanskrit, mesmerises with its breathtaking subtropical forest ecosystem. By clubbing your leaves with Meghalaya general holidays along with the 2021 Meghalaya public holidays, you can ensure a well-planned vacation.
List of Holidays 2021 in Meghalaya:
Holidays in Meghalaya During January 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Friday
1 January
New Year’s Day
Tuesday
26 January
Republic Day
Holidays in Meghalaya During February 2021
No public holidays in Meghalaya during February 2021.
Holidays in Meghalaya During March 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Monday
29 March
Holi
Holidays in Meghalaya During April 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Friday
2 April
Good Friday
Holidays in Meghalaya During May 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Thursday
13 May
Eid-ul-Fitr
Holidays in Meghalaya During June 2021
No public holidays in Meghalaya during June 2021.
Holidays in Meghalaya During July 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Saturday
17 July
U Tirot Sing Day
Tuesday
20 July
Beh Deinkhlam
Holidays in Meghalaya During August 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Sunday
15 August
Janmashtami
Monday
30 August
Independence Day
Holidays in Meghalaya During September 2021
No public holidays in Meghalaya during September 2021.
Holidays in Meghalaya During October 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Saturday
2 October
Gandhi Jayanti
Thursday
14 October
Maha Navami
Friday
15 October
Vijaya Dashami
Holidays in Meghalaya During November 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Thursday
4 November
Diwali
Tuesday
23 November
Seng Kutsnem
Holidays in Meghalaya During December 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Sunday
12 December
Pa-Togan Nengminza Sangma
Saturday
18 December
Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham
Friday
24 December
Christmas Festival
Saturday
25 December
Christmas Day
Thursday
30 December
U Kiang Nangbah
List of Holidays 2020 in Meghalaya:
Public Holidays in Meghalaya During January 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Wednesday
1 January
New Year’s Day
Sunday
26 January
Republic Day
Public Holidays in Meghalaya During March 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Tuesday
10 March
Holi
Public Holidays in Meghalaya During April 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Friday
10 April
Good Friday
Public Holidays in Meghalaya During May 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Monday
25 May
Eid-ul-Fitr
Public Holidays in Meghalaya During July 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Wednesday
8 July
Beh Deinkhlam
Friday
17 July
U Tirot Sing Day
Public Holidays in Meghalaya During August 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Saturday
1 August
Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
Wednesday
12 August
Janmashtami
Saturday
15 August
Independence Day
Public Holidays in Meghalaya During October 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Friday
2 October
Gandhi Jayanti
Friday
23 October
Maha Saptami
Saturday
24 October
Maha Ashtami
Public Holidays in Meghalaya During November 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Friday
6 November
Wangala Festival
Saturday
14 November
Diwali
Monday
23 November
Seng Kutsnem
Public Holidays in Meghalaya During December 2020:
Festivals and Important Days Observed in Meghalaya:
Below is the list of festivals and important days celebrated by the people of Meghalaya:
Nongkrem Dance Festival: The drive to Smit which is about 15kms from Shillong, is exhilarating as the experience of driving through narrow roads and beautiful hills. The Khasi tribe’s Syiem, the administrative head of the region, begins the festival with a dance in front of a wooden pillar known as “U Rishot Blei”. Young women and men perform the Nongkrem dance dressed in their traditional attires exhibiting their culture and traditions.
Behdienkhlam Festival: Celebrated in the month of July, the harvest festival of Behdienkhlam is observed over a period of three days. The word Behdienkhlam means “driving away evil by wooden sticks”. It is a symbolic gesture by young men of driving away any evil spirit, pests and plagues by hitting the roof of the house with bamboo sticks.
Autumn Festival: The capital of Shillong comes alive during the Autumn festival. Several functions and events are organised by the local administration for tourists and locals. Local designers take this opportunity to showcase their talent through indigenous fabrics. There are wine and food festivals where one can taste the local delicacies and listen to some of the local bands performing at the festival.
