WB Govt Calendar February 2026

There are 5 government holiday occasions in West Bengal in February 2026. These are celebrated across 4 unique dates, as some holidays fall on the same calendar day.

The government holidays in West Bengal during February 2026 are: Birthday of Bir Chilarai (North Bengal districts only) (1 February), Birthday of Guru Rabidas (followers of Guru Rabidas only) (1 February), Shab-e-Barat (4 February), Birthday of Thakur Panchanan Barma (14 February), Shivaratri (15 February).

There are an estimated 19 working days in West Bengal in February 2026. This calculation is based on a standard 5-day work week, excluding 4 Saturdays, 4 Sundays, and 1 weekday government holidays.

In February 2026, the following West Bengal holidays fall on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday): Birthday of Bir Chilarai (North Bengal districts only) (1 February, Sunday), Birthday of Guru Rabidas (followers of Guru Rabidas only) (1 February, Sunday), Birthday of Thakur Panchanan Barma (14 February, Saturday), Shivaratri (15 February, Sunday). These weekend holidays are included in official notifications but do not result in additional weekday office closures.

Banks in West Bengal are closed on Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays, and holidays declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act. While they observe major state-government holidays, not all local or state-specific office holidays automatically apply to commercial bank branches.

Yes, you can download the West Bengal holiday calendar for February 2026 in PDF, PNG (image), or ICS (calendar event) format using the download buttons at the top of the page.

The official source for the West Bengal February 2026 holiday list is the government notification issued by Govt of West Bengal (available at https://wb.gov.in/pdf/Holiday-2026.pdf). The information on this page was last verified on 24 July 2026.