Manipur Government Holiday List 2026
Manipur Government Holiday 2026: The holiday calendar for Manipur is a vibrant celebration of the state’s ethno-religious diversity. Check here the complete list of public, gazetted, and restricted holidays in Manipur for 2026. The state government, through the General Administration Department (Notification No. LIB-101/1/2022-GAD), has officially notified these holidays for government offices, schools, and banks under the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act.
Manipur, known as the “Jewel of India,” is famous for its classical dance forms, indigenous sports like Polo (Sagol Kangjei), and the pristine Loktak Lake. It shares international borders with Myanmar to the east and south, and state boundaries with Nagaland, Mizoram, and Assam. Its capital, Imphal, is the cultural and administrative heart of the state.
Manipur Government Holiday List 2026
The following days are declared as Public (General) holidays for the year 2026 in Manipur.
Manipur Govt Public Holiday List 2026 (Gazetted)
Manipur’s holiday calendar is exceptionally diverse, reflecting the unique traditions of the Meitei, Naga, Kuki-Zomi, and other ethnic communities. Key highlights include Yaosang, Cheiraoba, and Ningol Chakouba.
January 2026
- January 1 – Thursday – New Year’s Day / Gaan-Ngai
- January 26 – Monday – Republic Day
February 2026
- February 15 – Sunday – Lui-Ngai-Ni
March 2026
- March 3 – Tuesday – Yaosang (Doljatra)
- March 4 – Wednesday – Yaosang (2nd Day)
- March 19 – Thursday – Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba)
- March 21 – Saturday – Id-ul-Fitr*
April 2026
- April 3 – Friday – Good Friday
- April 14 – Tuesday – Cheiraoba
- April 23 – Thursday – Khongjam Day
May 2026
- May 1 – Friday – May Day
- May 27 – Wednesday – Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)*
July 2026
- July 16 – Thursday – Kang (Rathajatra)
August 2026
- August 13 – Thursday – Patriot’s Day
- August 15 – Saturday – Independence Day
- August 26 – Wednesday – Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet’s Birthday)*
October 2026
- October 2 – Friday – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- October 19 – Monday – Durga Ashtami
- October 26 – Monday – Mera Houchongba
November 2026
- November 1 – Sunday – Kut
- November 9 – Monday – Diwali (Deepavali)
- November 11 – Wednesday – Ningol Chakouba
- November 24 – Tuesday – Guru Nanak’s Birthday / Mera Waphukpa
December 2026
- December 25 – Friday – Christmas Day
*Note: Muslim festivals are subject to the sighting of the moon. Dates for festivals like Janmashtami (Sept 4) and Dussehra (Oct 21) are often observed as sectional or restricted holidays in specific districts.
Manipur Government Restricted Holiday List 2026
Government employees can avail of two restricted holidays from a list that includes:
- Death Anniversary of Maharaja Gambhir Singh – January 9 – Friday
- Netaji’s Birthday / Saraswati Puja – January 23 – Friday
- Zomi Namni – February 20 – Friday
- Baruni / Sab-e-Qadr – March 17 – Tuesday
- 176th Death Anniversary of Maharaja Nara Singh – April 11 – Saturday
- Buddha Purnima – May 1 – Friday
- Kanglen (Punarjatra) – July 24 – Friday
- Radha Ashtami – September 19 – Saturday
- Kuki Rising Day – October 17 – Saturday
- Christmas Eve – December 24 – Thursday
Bank Holidays in Manipur 2026
Banks in Manipur remain closed on all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
- Annual Closing of Bank Accounts: April 1 (Wednesday).
- Weekly Holidays: Banks follow the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act for the gazetted list above.
School Holidays in Manipur 2026
Educational institutions follow the academic calendar issued by the Directorate of Education.
- Yaosang Break: Often a 5-day holiday period in March.
- Summer/Monsoon Break: Typically occurs in June/July.
- Ningol Chakouba: A significant family reunion festival in November where schools remain closed.
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Download Manipur Official Holiday List 2026 (GAD 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
