Manipur Holidays 2026

This page presents the list of holidays in Manipur for 2026. In a country as culturally diverse as India, holidays often occur in clusters and are broadly categorized into four types: bank holidays, regional holidays, public holidays, and national holidays. Specifically for Manipur, the following is a comprehensive list of regional, public, and national holidays for the calendar year 2026.

Date	Day	Holiday
1 January 2026	Thursday	New Year’s Day
1 January 2026	Thursday	Gaan-Ngai
26 January 2026	Monday	Republic Day
15 February 2026	Sunday	Lui-Ngai-Ni
3 March 2026	Tuesday	Yaosang
4 March 2026	Wednesday	Yaosang Second Day
21 March 2026	Saturday	Idul Fitr
3 April 2026	Friday	Good Friday
14 April 2026	Tuesday	Cheiraoba
1 May 2026	Friday	May Day
27 May 2026	Wednesday	Bakrid or Eid al Adha
16 July 2026	Thursday	Ratha Yathra
13 August 2026	Thursday	Patriots Day
15 August 2026	Saturday	Independence Day
4 September 2026	Friday	Janmashtami
2 October 2026	Friday	Gandhi Jayanti
19 October 2026	Monday	Maha Ashtami
1 November 2026	Sunday	Kut
8 November 2026	Sunday	Diwali
12 November 2026	Thursday	Ningol Chakkouba
25 December 2026	Friday	Christmas Day
31 December 2026	Thursday	New Year’s Eve

Bank Holidays in Manipur for 2026

The following list displays the dates and days of bank holidays in Manipur in  2026, including regular week holidays:

Date	Day	Holiday
1 January 2026	Thursday	New Year’s Day
1 January 2026	Thursday	Gaan-Ngai
10 January 2026	Saturday	Second Saturday
24 January 2026	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
26 January 2026	Monday	Republic Day
14 February 2026	Saturday	Second Saturday
15 February 2026	Sunday	Lui-Ngai-Ni
28 February 2026	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
3 March 2026	Tuesday	Yaosang
4 March 2026	Wednesday	Yaosang Second Day
14 March 2026	Saturday	Second Saturday
21 March 2026	Saturday	Idul Fitr
28 March 2026	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
3 April 2026	Friday	Good Friday
11 April 2026	Saturday	Second Saturday
14 April 2026	Tuesday	Cheiraoba
25 April 2026	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
1 May 2026	Friday	May Day
9 May 2026	Saturday	Second Saturday
23 May 2026	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
27 May 2026	Wednesday	Bakrid or Eid al Adha
13 June 2026	Saturday	Second Saturday
27 June 2026	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
11 July 2026	Saturday	Second Saturday
16 July 2026	Thursday	Ratha Yathra
25 July 2026	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
8 August 2026	Saturday	Second Saturday
13 August 2026	Thursday	Patriots Day
15 August 2026	Saturday	Independence Day
22 August 2026	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
4 September 2026	Friday	Janmashtami
12 September 2026	Saturday	Second Saturday
26 September 2026	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
2 October 2026	Friday	Gandhi Jayanti
10 October 2026	Saturday	Second Saturday
19 October 2026	Monday	Maha Ashtami
24 October 2026	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
1 November 2026	Sunday	Kut
8 November 2026	Sunday	Diwali
12 November 2026	Thursday	Ningol Chakkouba
14 November 2026	Saturday	Second Saturday
28 November 2026	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
12 December 2026	Saturday	Second Saturday
25 December 2026	Friday	Christmas Day
26 December 2026	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
28 November 2026	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
31 December 2026	Thursday	New Year’s Eve

Festivals Celebrated in Manipur

Manipur is known for its rich cultural diversity and vibrant festivals, reflecting the traditions of various communities across the state.

• Gang-Ngai is a five-day festival of the Kabui Nagas, celebrated in December or January. It begins with ritual ceremonies and continues with feasts, traditional dances, and cultural exchanges that highlight community bonding.
• Republic Day (26 January) is celebrated with flag hoisting, parades, and patriotic programs across the state.
• Lui-Ngai-Ni (15 February) marks the beginning of the agricultural season. It is a unifying festival for Naga tribes, celebrated with songs, dances, and social gatherings.
• Yaosang is the most important festival in Manipur, celebrated over five days during February or March. It features the famous Thabal Chongba dance and community feasts, similar in cultural importance to Durga Puja or Diwali in other regions.
• Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, feasts, and charity.
• Cheiraoba (April) signifies the Manipuri New Year, where families clean homes, prepare festive meals, and climb hilltops as a symbol of progress.
• Good Friday is observed with prayers and church services, reflecting themes of sacrifice and devotion.
• Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) commemorates sacrifice and is marked by prayers and charity.
• Kang is a major Hindu festival celebrated in July, where Lord Jagannath’s chariot procession attracts devotees who compete to pull the chariot.
• Independence Day (15 August) celebrates India’s freedom with cultural and patriotic events.
• Eid-e-Milad is observed with prayers and processions promoting peace and unity.
• Vijaya Dashami symbolises the victory of good over evil and is celebrated with rituals and performances.
• Gandhi Jayanti (2 October) promotes non-violence and truth.
• Diwali is celebrated with lamps, sweets, and family gatherings.
• Ningol Chak-Kouba is a unique family festival where married daughters return home for a grand feast, strengthening family ties.
• Kut (1 November) celebrates the end of the harvest season with joy and thanksgiving.
• Christmas Day (25 December) is celebrated with church services, festive meals, and gift exchanges.

About Manipur

Manipur is a beautiful state in Northeast India, with Imphal as its capital. Covering an area of approximately 22,327 sq. km, it shares borders with Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Myanmar.

Once a princely state, Manipur has evolved into a developing region with strong agricultural roots and growing infrastructure. It also has significant hydroelectric potential and is well connected to other parts of India through regular flights via Imphal Airport.

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