Sikkim Government Holiday List 2026
Sikkim Government Holiday 2026: The holiday calendar for Sikkim reflects the state’s serene spiritual heritage and its vibrant ethnic tapestry. Check here the complete list of public, gazetted, and restricted holidays in Sikkim for 2026. The state government, via the Home Department (Notification No. 89/Home/2025), has officially notified these holidays for all government offices, public sector undertakings, and educational institutions.
Sikkim, tucked away in the Eastern Himalayas, is India’s second-smallest state and its first organic state. It is bordered by Tibet to the north and northeast, Bhutan to the east, Nepal to the west, and West Bengal to the south. Known for the majestic Kanchenjunga and its sacred monasteries, Sikkim celebrates a unique mix of Buddhist festivals and Gorkhali traditions. Its capital, Gangtok, is the heart of the state’s administration and tourism.
Sikkim Government Holiday List 2026
The following days are declared as Public (Gazetted) holidays for the year 2026 in Sikkim.
Sikkim’s holiday calendar is distinct for its deep Buddhist roots and the diverse traditions of the Lepcha, Bhutia, and Nepali communities. I have structured this to match your existing layout, highlighting unique observances like Losoong, Saga Dawa, and Bhanu Jayanti.
Sikkim Govt Public Holiday List 2026 (Gazetted)
January 2026
- January 1 – Thursday – New Year’s Day
- January 15 – Thursday – Maghe Sankranti
- January 19 – Monday – Sonam Lochhar
- January 26 – Monday – Republic Day
February 2026
- February 18 – Wednesday – Losar (Tibetan New Year)
- February 26 – Thursday – Akhil Sikkim Khas Chettri Bahun Kalyan Sangh’s Foundation Day
March 2026
- March 3 – Tuesday – Holi / Bhumchu
- March 21 – Saturday – Id-ul-Fitr*
- March 27 – Friday – Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain)
April 2026
- April 3 – Friday – Good Friday
- April 14 – Tuesday – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
May 2026
- May 1 – Friday – Shyadar Pidar
- May 16 – Saturday – State Day
- May 31 – Sunday – Saga Dawa
July 2026
- July 13 – Monday – Bhanu Jayanti
- July 18 – Saturday – Drukpa Tshe-zi
- July 24 – Friday – Guru Rimpoche’s Thungkar Tshechu
August 2026
- August 8 – Saturday – Tendong Lho Rum Faat
- August 15 – Saturday – Independence Day
- August 20 – Thursday – Nepali Bhasa Manyata Diwas
- August 28 – Friday – Pang Lhabsol
September 2026
- September 4 – Friday – Janmashtami
- September 14 – Monday – Teej (Haritalika)
- September 25 – Friday – Indrajatra
October 2026
- October 2 – Friday – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- October 5 – Monday – Birthday of Late Nar Bahadur Bhandari (Former CM)
- October 19 to 23 – Mon to Fri – Durga Puja (Dasain) — 5 Days
November 2026
- November 1 – Sunday – Lhabab Duechen
- November 9 to 11 – Mon to Wed – Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) — 3 Days
- November 30 – Monday – Sakewa
December 2026
- December 7 – Monday – Kagyed Dance
- December 9 to 14 – Wed to Mon – Losoong / Namsoong — 6 Days
- December 15 – Tuesday – Chasok Tongnam / Nyengpa Guzom
- December 16 – Wednesday – Nyengpa Guzom (2nd Day)
- December 23 – Wednesday – Puhgal Parim / Teyongsi Sirijunga Sawan Tongnam
- December 25 – Friday – Christmas Day
- December 28 – Monday – Barahimijong
- December 30 – Wednesday – Tamu Lochar
*Note: Muslim holidays are subject to the sighting of the moon.
Sikkim Government Restricted Holiday List 2026
State government employees are entitled to avail of one restricted holiday from the following:
- Labour Day – May 1 – Friday
- Ubhauli Sakewa – May 7 – Thursday
- Birthday of Late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa – May 29 – Friday
- Birthday of H.H. The Dalai Lama – July 6 – Monday
- Sarathi (Chalak) Diwas – July 27 – Monday
- Chhat Puja – November 15 – Tuesday
- Birth Anniversary of Shri Satya Sai Baba – November 23 – Monday
Bank Holidays in Sikkim 2026
Banks in Sikkim remain closed on all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
- Annual Closing of Bank Accounts: April 1 (Wednesday).
- Regional Bank Holidays: Banks in Sikkim observe major regional festivals like Losar, Saga Dawa, and Dasain as per RBI and State Government notifications.
School Holidays in Sikkim 2026
Sikkim’s educational institutions follow a unique vacation schedule due to the mountainous terrain:
- Winter Vacation: Traditionally long, often starting from January 1 and extending up to early March.
- Monsoon Vacation: A short break (Special Monsoon Vacation) is often provided in July (e.g., July 14–23).
- Puja & Diwali Breaks: Extensive holidays are provided for Dasain (October) and Tihar (November).
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Download Sikkim Official Holiday List 2026 (Home Dept Notification PDF)
State-Wise Government Holiday Lists
Explore the official 2026 public, bank, and gazetted holiday calendars for all Indian States and Union Territories. Stay updated with official notifications and PDF downloads.
North India
Delhi Holiday List | Punjab Holiday List | Haryana Holiday List | Uttar Pradesh Holiday List | Uttarakhand Holiday List | Himachal Pradesh Holiday List | Jammu & Kashmir Holiday List | Ladakh Holiday List | Chandigarh Holiday List
South India
Karnataka Holiday List | Tamil Nadu Holiday List | Kerala Holiday List | Andhra Pradesh Holiday List | Telangana Holiday List | Puducherry Holiday List | Lakshadweep Holiday List
East & North-East India
West Bengal Holiday List | Bihar Holiday List | Jharkhand Holiday List | Odisha Holiday List | Assam Holiday List | Sikkim Holiday List | Arunachal Pradesh Holiday List | Manipur Holiday List | Meghalaya Holiday List | Mizoram Holiday List | Nagaland Holiday List | Tripura Holiday List | Andaman & Nicobar Holiday List
West & Central India
Maharashtra Holiday List | Gujarat Holiday List | Goa Holiday List | Rajasthan Holiday List | Madhya Pradesh Holiday List | Chhattisgarh Holiday List | DNH & DD Holiday List
