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Meghalaya Holidays: List of Public Holidays in Meghalaya in 2023

Team AckoMay 1, 2023

Public holidays in Meghalaya in 2023 are the days when the majority of the general public gets a day off from work. Such a holiday list includes regional festivals/fairs, national events and government holidays. It is an excellent opportunity to get away from your daily routine and participate in celebrations or plan outings. Hence, it is essential to know about such days to plan your year. To make things easier, we have compiled a list of Meghalaya’s public holidays in 2023.

Contents

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

Upcoming Public Holidays in Meghalaya

The table below denotes the upcoming government holidays in Meghalaya in June- 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	29-Jun	Bakra Eid

List of Government Holidays in Meghalaya in 2023

The following table lists the public holidays in Meghalaya in the calendar year 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	1-Jan	New Year
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day
Wednesday	8-Mar	Holi
Friday	7-Apr	Good Friday
Saturday	22-Apr	Eid-ul-Fitr
Wednesday	29-Jun	Bakra Eid
Saturday	8-Jul	Behdienkhlam
Monday	17-Jul	U Tirot Sing Day
Sunday	13-Aug	Patriot’s day
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day
Thursday	7-Sept	Janmashtami
Thursday	28-Sept	Eid-E-Milad
Monday	2-Oct	Gandhi Jayanti
Saturday	21-Oct	Maha Saptami
Sunday	22-Oct	Durga Ashtami
Monday	23-Oct	Maha Navami
Tuesday	24-Oct	Vijaya Dashami
Sunday	12-Nov	Deepavali
Thursday	23-Nov	Seng Kut Snem
Tuesday	12-Dec	Pa-Togan Nengminza Sangma
Monday	18-Dec	Death Anniversary Of U SoSo Tham
Sunday	24-Dec	Christmas Eve
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas
Saturday	30-Dec	U Kiang Nangbah

Government Holidays in Meghalaya in January 2023

You can refer to the following table for the list of public holidays in Meghalaya in January 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	1-Jan	New Year
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day

Government Holidays in Meghalaya in February 2023

There are no government holidays in Meghalaya in February 2023.

Government Holidays in Meghalaya in March 2023

Here’s a table with the list of government holidays in Meghalaya in March 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	8-Mar	Holi

Government Holidays in Meghalaya in April 2023

The following table highlights the list of public holidays in Meghalaya in April 2023.

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

Government Holidays in Meghalaya in May 2023

There are no public holidays in Meghalaya in May 2023.

Government Holidays in Meghalaya in June 2023

Please refer to the below-mentioned table for Meghalaya’s public holidays in May 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	29-Jun	Bakra Eid

Government Holidays in Meghalaya in July 2023

Following are the Meghalaya Government holidays in July 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	8-Jul	Behdienkhlam
Monday	17-Jul	U Tirot Sing Day

Government Holidays in Meghalaya in August 2023

The table shared below provides the list of public holidays in Meghalaya in August 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	13-Aug	Patriot’s day
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day

Government Holidays in Meghalaya in September 2023

Here’s a table with the Meghalaya Government holiday list for September 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	7-Sept	Janmashtami
Thursday	28-Sept	Eid-E-Milad

Government Holidays in Meghalaya in October 2023

The following table lists the public holidays in Meghalaya in October 2023.

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

Government Holidays in Meghalaya in November 2023

Here’s a list of Meghalaya’s public holidays in November 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	12-Nov	Deepavali
Thursday	23-Nov	Seng Kut Snem

Government Holidays in Meghalaya in December 2023

Here are the government holidays in Meghalaya in December 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	12-Dec	Pa-Togan Nengminza Sangma
Monday	18-Dec	Death Anniversary Of U SoSo Tham
Sunday	24-Dec	Christmas Eve
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas
Saturday	30-Dec	U Kiang Nangbah

Meghalaya: An Overview

Meghalaya is a state that receives the highest rainfall in India. Apart from its breathtaking landscapes, the state is also known for its unique culture, heritage and festivals. The prominent festivals in this state include Nongkrem Dance Festival, Behdienkhlam Festival and Autumn Festival. These celebrations also attract tourists from around the world.

The Nongkrem Dance Festival begins with a dance in front of a wooden pillar called "U Rishot Blei". The festival involves young men and women performing the Nongkrem dance in traditional attire. The festival takes place in Smit, just 15 km from Shillong.
Behdienkhlam Festival is a harvest festival spanning three days. Behdienkhlam translates to "driving away evil by wooden sticks". Hence, it involves young men and women driving away evil spirits, plagues and pests by hitting the roofs of the houses with bamboo sticks.
Autumn Festival is a cultural event held in Shillong by the local administration and local people. It involves several cultural events, including wine and food festivals, local bands' performances and designers showcasing their fabrics.

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.