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Assam Holidays: List of Public Holidays in Assam in 2023

Team AckoMay 1, 2023

Public holidays in Assam in 2023 comprise state-centric festivals, national events and government holidays. Schools, colleges, government offices and most private organisations remain closed during these days. Hence, it’s an opportunity to take a break from your everyday routine. This article brings you the list of Assam’s government holidays in 2023.

Assam Holidays: List of Public Holidays in Assam in 2023

Contents

Upcoming Public Holidays in Assam
List of Government Holidays in Assam in 2023
Government Holidays in Assam in January 2023
Government Holidays in Assam in February 2023
Government Holidays in Assam in March 2023
Government Holidays in Assam in April 2023
Government Holidays in Assam in May 2023
Government Holidays in Assam in June 2023
Government Holidays in Assam in July 2023
Government Holidays in Assam in August 2023
Government Holidays in Assam in September 2023
Government Holidays in Assam in October 2023
Government Holidays in Assam in November 2023
Government Holidays in Assam in December 2023
Assam: An Overview

Upcoming Public Holidays in Assam

Here are the upcoming public holidays in Assam in May- 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	5-May	Buddha Purnima

List of Government Holidays in Assam in 2023

The table shared below lists the government holidays in Assam in the calendar year 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	1-Jan	New Year
Saturday	14-Jan	Magh Bihu
Sunday	15-Jan	Tusu Pooja
Monday	23-Jan	Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day
Tuesday	31-Jan	Me-dam-me-phi
Wednesday	8-Mar	Holi
Friday	7-Apr	Good Friday
Friday	15-Apr	Bohag Bihu
Saturday	22-Apr	Eid-ul-Fitr
Friday	5-May	Buddha Purnima
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day
Monday	2-Oct	Gandhi Jayanti
Saturday	21-Oct	Maha Saptami
Sunday	22-Oct	Maha Ashtami
Monday	23-Oct	Maha Navami
Tuesday	24-Oct	Dussehra
Sunday	12-Nov	Deepavali
Monday	27-Nov	Guru Nanak Jayanti
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas

Government Holidays in Assam in January 2023

The following table highlights the government holidays in Assam in January 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	1-Jan	New Year
Saturday	14-Jan	Magh Bihu
Sunday	15-Jan	Tusu Pooja
Monday	23-Jan	Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day
Tuesday	31-Jan	Me-dam-me-phi

Government Holidays in Assam in February 2023

There are no public holidays in Assam in February 2023.

Government Holidays in Assam in March 2023

Here’s the list of government holidays in Assam in March 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	8-Mar	Holi

Government Holidays in Assam in April 2023

The table below lists the Assam Government holidays in April 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	7-Apr	Good Friday
Friday	15-Apr	Bohag Bihu
Saturday	22-Apr	Eid-ul-Fitr

Government Holidays in Assam in May 2023

Please refer to the table mentioned below for the list of public holidays in Assam in May 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	5-May	Buddha Purnima

Government Holidays in Assam in June 2023

There are no government holidays in Assam in June 2023.

Government Holidays in Assam in July 2023

There are no public holidays in Assam in July 2023.

Government Holidays in Assam in August 2023

Following is the list of public holidays in Assam in August 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day

Government Holidays in Assam in September 2023

There are no government holidays in Assam in September 2023.

Government Holidays in Assam in October 2023

The table below provides Assam’s public holiday list for October 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	2-Oct	Gandhi Jayanti
Saturday	21-Oct	Maha Saptami
Sunday	22-Oct	Maha Ashtami
Monday	23-Oct	Maha Navami
Tuesday	24-Oct	Dussehra

Government Holidays in Assam in November 2023

Here is the Assam Government holiday list for November 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	12-Nov	Deepavali
Monday	27-Nov	Guru Nanak Jayanti

Government Holidays in Assam in December 2023

The following table denotes Assam’s public holiday list for December 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas

Assam: An Overview

Assam is a state known for its tribal culture. Hence, most of the festivals celebrated are influenced by tribal culture. Unique attire, dancing and singing are highlights of such celebrations. Some of the prominent festivals of Assam include Bihu, Ambubachi Festival, The Majuli Festival, Dehing Patkai, Tea Festival, Raas Lila in Majuli and Baishagu Festival.

Bihu is a famous festival in Assam. It marks the beginning of the agricultural season. It involves people offering the first crop to the God, Brai Shibrai, wearing traditional attires, creating a bonfire and singing folk songs.
The Ambubachi Festival is associated with the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. It is a festival related to tantric practices and spans four days. People visit the temple and explore the stalls set up at the fair.
The Majuli Festival is another event related to tribals. It involves gathering of different tribes, locals displaying the handcrafts to tourists and several cultural activities.
Tea Festival, as the name suggests, is all about tea. The festival spans three days and is held in Jorhat, a place known for its tea. You can taste different types of teas at this festival.
Raas Lila in Majuli is a festival associated with Lord Krishna. It involves the people of Majuli performing plays dedicated to Lord Krishna. The festival is a combination of spirituality, mythology and culture.

Disclaimer: The information in this article is compiled by referring to different sources on the internet. The list of holidays may change as per the state/central government notifications.