Team AckoFeb 16, 2024
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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.
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The table below denotes the upcoming government holidays in Meghalaya in July- 2023.
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
---|---|---|
Saturday | 8-Jul | Behdienkhlam |
Monday | 17-Jul | U Tirot Sing Day |
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 |
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 |
There are no government holidays in Meghalaya in February 2023.
Here’s a table with the list of government holidays in Meghalaya in March 2023.
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
---|---|---|
Wednesday | 8-Mar | Holi |
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 |
There are no public holidays in Meghalaya in May 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 |
Following are the Meghalaya Government holidays in July 2023.
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
---|---|---|
Saturday | 8-Jul | Behdienkhlam |
Monday | 17-Jul | U Tirot Sing Day |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Now that you have the entire holiday calendar in front of you, it’s time to convert that much-deserved dream vacation into reality! Put on your 'planner' hat, lock in those dates, and book your flights and hotels. And to ensure a worry-free vacation, don’t forget to insure your trip with ACKO’s travel insurance policy. It's time to make memories and embrace new experiences; if any unfortunate incidents come up, we’ll handle them. Happy journey!
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.
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