East Khasi Hills local holiday for Nongkrem Dance on 2 Nov
By Tour Meghalaya travel desk · Published 28 Oct, 1:17 pm · Updated 28 Oct, 1:17 pm IST
- Status
- Scheduled
- Where
- Shillong
- When
- 2 Nov
- Verified
- 2 independent sources
Going to Nongkrem Dance Festival?
Arrive 1 Nov: cabs and rooms fill up around festival dates.
The Meghalaya government has declared November 2, 2026, as a local holiday in East Khasi Hills district on account of the Nongkrem Dance. State government offices, courts, educational institutions, banks, and financial institutions will remain closed. The announcement was made by the Commissioner and Secretary of the General Administration Department.
- Date
- 2 November 2026
- Occasion
- Nongkrem Dance
- Applicable to
- East Khasi Hills district
- Closures
- State offices, courts, schools, banks
- Exceptions
- Central government offices remain open
What the car costs
- Guwahati → Shillong₹2,700
- Shillong → Cherrapunji₹2,800
- Shillong → Dawki₹3,500
- 5 days car + driver₹22,800
Fixed fares, fuel and driver included · only 10% advance
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What this means for your trip
- Plan ahead for banking and official services as banks and financial institutions across East Khasi Hills will be closed.
- State government offices and educational institutions will be closed, though Central government offices will operate normally.
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