About British Deputy High Commission Kolkata
British Deputy High Commission Kolkata
1A Ho Chi Minh Sarani
Kolkata 700071
India
Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/india/british-deputy-high-commission-kolkata
Office hours
Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am to 1:30pm
Consular assistance
Public access to the consular section is by appointment only.
24/7 consular support is available for all emergencies and routine enquiries. You can contact us using our contact form.
Public holidays
Our office will be closed for the following public holidays in 2026:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thursday 01 January | New Year Day |
| Monday 26 January | Republic Day |
| Wednesday 04 March | Holi |
| Friday 20 March | Id-ul-Fitr |
| Friday 03 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 06 April | Easter Monday |
| Wednesday 15 April | Bengali New Year |
| Wednesday 27 May | Id-ul-Zuha |
| Friday 02 October | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| Monday 19 October | Ashtami |
| Tuesday 20 October | Dussehra |
| Monday 09 November | Diwali (in lieu) |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Monday 28 December | Boxing Day (in lieu) |
Holidays that fall on Saturdays & Sundays have been excluded from this list.