FestivalCritical
Durga Puja
দুর্গাপূজা
Details
- Country
India- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Festival
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- October 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Full Closure
- Impact Description
- This is a cultural festival. Business hours may vary in the local area.
Notes
Bengal's biggest festival. Five days of goddess worship, elaborate pandal art installations, cultural performances. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Durga Puja a public holiday in India?
- Durga Puja is a Festival in India, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Durga Puja 2026?
- Durga Puja 2026 falls on October 17, 2026 – October 21, 2026.
- What is Durga Puja called locally in India?
- Durga Puja is locally known as "দুর্গাপূজা" in India.