Nagaland Government Holiday List 2026
Nagaland Government Holiday 2026: The holiday calendar for Nagaland is deeply influenced by its rich tribal heritage and strong Christian traditions. Check here the complete list of public, gazetted, and restricted holidays in Nagaland for 2026. These holidays are officially notified by the Home Department, Government of Nagaland, under the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act.
Nagaland became the 16th state of India on December 1, 1963, a day celebrated annually as Statehood Day. It is bordered by Arunachal Pradesh to the north, Assam to the west, Manipur to the south, and Myanmar to the east. The state is home to 16 major tribes, each with its own distinct festivals. Its capital is Kohima, while Dimapur is the largest city and commercial hub.
Nagaland Government Holiday List 2026
The following days are declared as Public (Gazetted) holidays for the year 2026 in Nagaland.
Nagaland Govt Public Holiday List 2026 (Gazetted)
This list highlights Nagaland’s unique status as the “Land of Festivals,” featuring Nagaland Statehood Day, the world-famous Hornbill Festival, and significant Christian observances that see near-complete shutdowns across the state.
January 2026
- January 1 – Thursday – New Year’s Day
- January 26 – Monday – Republic Day
March 2026
- March 4 – Wednesday – Holi
- March 21 – Saturday – Id-ul-Fitr*
April 2026
- April 3 – Friday – Good Friday
- April 4 – Saturday – Easter Saturday
May 2026
- May 27 – Wednesday – Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)*
August 2026
- August 15 – Saturday – Independence Day
- August 26 – Wednesday – Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet’s Birthday)*
September 2026
- September 4 – Friday – Janmashtami
October 2026
- October 2 – Friday – Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday
- October 20 – Tuesday – Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
November 2026
- November 8 – Sunday – Diwali (Deepavali)
- November 24 – Tuesday – Guru Nanak’s Birthday
December 2026
- December 1 – Tuesday – Nagaland Statehood Day
- December 25 – Friday – Christmas Day
*Note: Muslim festivals are subject to the sighting of the moon. Several major tribe-specific festivals occur throughout the year, but are often observed locally or as restricted holidays.
Nagaland Government Restricted (Optional) Holiday List 2026
Employees can typically choose two restricted holidays from a list that includes:
- Hazrat Ali’s Birthday – January 3 – Saturday
- Makar Sankranti – January 14 – Wednesday
- Easter Sunday – April 5 – Sunday
- Mahavir Jayanti – March 31 – Tuesday
- Buddha Purnima – May 1 – Friday
- Moatsu (Ao Tribe Festival) – May 1–3
- Tuluni (Sumi Tribe Festival) – July 8 – Wednesday
- Amongmong (Sangtam Tribe Festival) – September 3 – Thursday
- Chhath Puja – November 15 – Sunday
- Christmas Eve – December 24 – Thursday
Bank Holidays in Nagaland 2026
Banks in Nagaland observe the holidays mentioned under the NI Act.
- Annual Closing of Bank Accounts: April 1 (Wednesday).
- Weekly Holidays: Every Sunday and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
School Holidays in Nagaland 2026
Educational institutions follow the academic calendar issued by the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE).
- Winter Break: Typically very long, starting from mid-December and extending until late January or early February.
- Hornbill Festival Break: Many schools in the Kohima district observe a break or reduced hours during the Hornbill Festival (Dec 1–10) to allow students to participate in cultural events.
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Download Nagaland Official Holiday List 2026 (General Administration Branch 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
