The West Bengal government has revised the holiday date for Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) to May 28 this year, canceling the previous two-day holiday scheduled for May 26 and May 27. The decision was made following new information that Bakrid will be observed on May 28, 2026, Thursday.
The state Finance Department issued a notification modifying the earlier declaration and announced May 26 and May 27 as regular working days for all offices and establishments. This change in holiday dates has raised questions about potential revisions to other holiday rules under the new regime.
Since the Trinamool Congress took office in 2011, the list of public holidays for state government employees in West Bengal has expanded, including the addition of new holidays not observed during the previous administration. The recent adjustment in Bakrid holidays has sparked speculation about further changes in holiday regulations.
The state government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, recently extended the summer vacation period in state-run schools. Additionally, authorities have instructed all police stations in West Bengal to ensure a peaceful celebration of the festival across the state.
