New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- The West Bengal government has released its calendar for 2026 and those working for the Mamata Banerjee administration would be delighted to know that they have more than 150 holidays in the coming year, including the weekly offs.

The West Bengal government employees will enjoy their longest stretch of holidays in the month of October, with their Durga Puja offs being a break of 12 days, which will include the Lakshmi puja holiday as well.

As per the West Bengal Finance Department, the Durga Puja holidays will begin on 15 October, Chaturthi, and continue till 17 October Sashthi, with 18 October being a Sunday and thus allowing for a smooth transition into the 19, 20, and 21 October holidays, when Ashtami, Navami, an...