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Meghalaya revises Durga Puja state holidays to October 20, 21
The Meghalaya government has revised the state holidays for Maha Navami and Maha Dashami in 2026, moving them from October 19 and 20 to October 20 and 21. The change was announced through a notification by the General Administration Department (A).
The revised dates apply to both the General Holiday and the holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The notification was issued by C.V.D. Diengdoh, IAS, Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, General Administration Department (A).
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The notification moves both festivals one day later, affecting official leave and legal deadlines under the Negotiable Instruments Act for government offices and banks in Meghalaya. The notification names only the new dates, with no explanation for the shift. Employees and institutions that planned around the earlier schedule will need to adjust. The government has not announced any further changes to the holiday calendar for the rest of the festival season.
Source: theshillongtimes.com
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