Shillong, October 27 : The Meghalaya Government has declared November 2, 2026, as a local holiday in East Khasi Hills District on account of the Nongkrem Dance festival.
According to a notification issued by the Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, General Administration Department, all State Government offices, Revenue and Magisterial Courts, and educational institutions across East Khasi Hills District will remain closed on the day.
However, the local holiday will not apply to Central Government offices, which will continue to function as usual.
The State Government has also declared November 2 as a holiday for all banks and financial institutions in East Khasi Hills District under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, in observance of Nongkrem Dance.
The holiday has been declared to mark the celebration of Nongkrem Dance, one of the major traditional festivals of the Khasi community.
