State holiday list · 2026
Manipur Holiday List 2026
Every gazetted holiday in Manipur for 2026, from the state's own published list — with dates, weekdays and the long weekends.
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In 2026, Manipur has 28 gazetted holidays — days when state government offices are closed. The state's list has no restricted holidays.
All 28 holidays in 2026
January 3
New year Day / Gaan-Ngai
GazettedThursday · 1 January
New Year's Day, falling with Gaan-Ngai, the post-harvest festival of the Zeliangrong Nagas.
Death Anniversary of (L) Maharaja Gambhir Singh
GazettedFriday · 9 January
Marks the death of Gambhir Singh, the Manipuri king who recovered the kingdom from Burmese occupation.
Republic Day
GazettedMonday · 26 January
Marks the day in 1950 the Constitution of India came into force, replacing the Government of India Act as the country's governing document.
February 1
Lui-Ngai-Ni
GazettedSunday · 15 February
The seed-sowing festival of the Naga communities of Manipur, marking the start of the cultivation year.
March 4
Yaosang (Doljatra)
GazettedTuesday · 3 March
The Manipuri spring festival of five days, opening with the burning of a thatched hut and closing with the Thabal Chongba dance.
Yaosang 2nd Day
GazettedWednesday · 4 March
The second day of Manipur's Yaosang spring festival, when children collect nakatheng offerings.
Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba)
GazettedThursday · 19 March
The Meitei new year of Manipur, on which families climb a hill to look towards the year ahead.
Id-ul-Fitr
GazettedSaturday · 21 March
The Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with communal prayers, feasts, charity, and family gatherings.
April 3
Good Friday
GazettedFriday · 3 April
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed by Christians with fasting, prayer and church services.
Cheiraoba
GazettedTuesday · 14 April
Sajibu Nongma Panba, the Meitei new year of Manipur, on which families climb a hill to look towards the year ahead.
Khongjom Day
GazettedThursday · 23 April
Honours the Manipuri soldiers who fell at the battle of Khongjom against the British in 1891.
May 2
May Day (Labour Day)
GazettedFriday · 1 May
International Workers' Day, marking the labour movement's campaign for the eight-hour working day.
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
GazettedWednesday · 27 May
The festival of sacrifice, commemorating Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son, marked by the sharing of meat.
July 1
Kang (Rathajatra)
GazettedThursday · 16 July
The Manipuri chariot festival of Jagannath, drawn through the streets over ten days.
August 3
Patriot's Day
GazettedThursday · 13 August
Honours the Manipuri who died in the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891.
Independence Day
GazettedSaturday · 15 August
Marks India's independence from British rule on 15 August 1947, observed with flag hoisting and national ceremonies.
Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad)
GazettedWednesday · 26 August
Marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, observed with processions, readings and charity.
September 2
Janma Ashtami
GazettedFriday · 4 September
Marks the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, kept with midnight worship and fasting.
Jananeta Irawat Birth Day
GazettedWednesday · 30 September
Marks the birth of Hijam Irawat, the Manipuri leader who campaigned against feudal privilege and colonial rule.
October 4
Gandhi Jayanti
GazettedFriday · 2 October
Birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and advocate of non-violent resistance.
Mera Chaoren Houba
GazettedSunday · 11 October
The opening of Manipur's Mera Chaoren, kept in the month of Mera.
Durga Ashtami (Bor Numit)
GazettedMonday · 19 October
The eighth day of Durga Puja, called Bor Numit, the great day, in Manipur.
Mera Houchongba
GazettedMonday · 26 October
The Manipuri festival renewing the bond between the hill and valley communities.
November 3
Kut
GazettedSunday · 1 November
The post-harvest thanksgiving of the Kuki-Chin-Mizo communities of Manipur, celebrated with dance and feasting.
Diwali (Dipavali)
GazettedMonday · 9 November
The festival of lights, marking the triumph of light over darkness and Rama's return to Ayodhya.
Ningol Chakkouba
GazettedWednesday · 11 November
The Manipuri festival at which married daughters return to their parents' home for a feast.
December 2
Nupi-Lal
GazettedSaturday · 12 December
Honours the women of Manipur who rose against colonial rule and grain export in 1939.
Christmas
GazettedFriday · 25 December
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, marked with church services, family gatherings and gift-giving.
Next to a weekend
These gazetted holidays fall on a Monday or a Friday — a long weekend for anyone who has the Saturday off.
- Death Anniversary of (L) Maharaja Gambhir SinghFriday · 9 January
- Republic DayMonday · 26 January
- Good FridayFriday · 3 April
- May Day (Labour Day)Friday · 1 May
- Janma AshtamiFriday · 4 September
- Gandhi JayantiFriday · 2 October
- Durga Ashtami (Bor Numit)Monday · 19 October
- Mera HouchongbaMonday · 26 October
- Diwali (Dipavali)Monday · 9 November
- ChristmasFriday · 25 December
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Source
General Administration Department, Government of Manipur, reference Government Order No. LIB-101/1/2022-GAD-GAD-PART (1), Annexure-I, dated 24 November 2025. Read it on manipur.gov.in.
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