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West Bengal Government Revises Bakrid Holiday Notification
Correspondent Ajay Chowdhury/ 23rd May 2026

The Government of West Bengal has issued a revised notification regarding public holidays for Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) in 2026.
✅ 28th May 2026 (Thursday) has now been declared a public holiday on account of Bakrid.
❌ The previously notified holidays on:
▪️ 26th May 2026 (Tuesday) – Day before Bakrid
▪️ 27th May 2026 (Wednesday) – Bakrid
have been cancelled.
As per the notification, both 26th and 27th May will now be working days for all applicable government offices, institutions, and establishments across the state.




