Key Highlights
- Manipur has declared 20 public/government holidays for 2026, combining national observances with regional festivals.
- Of these, 3 are national holidays observed across every Indian state (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti).
- The remaining dates reflect Manipur's own regional festivals and state-specific observances.
- Companies operating in Manipur should plan leave and attendance policies around this calendar.
List of Manipur Public Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day & Gaan-Ngai | State / Regional |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Lui-Ngai-Ni | Regional |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Yaosang (1st Day) | Regional |
| Mar 4 | Wednesday | Yaosang (2nd Day) | Regional |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr | Religious |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Religious |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Cheiraoba | Regional |
| Apr 23 | Thursday | Khongjom Day | Regional |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day | State |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha | Religious |
| Jul 16 | Thursday | Kang (Ratha Yatra) | Regional |
| Aug 13 | Thursday | Patriot's Day | State |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Eid-e-Milad | Religious |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | Kut | Regional |
| Nov 9 | Monday | Diwali (Deepavali) | Religious |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Ningol Chakkouba | State |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas | Religious |
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FAQs for Manipur Holidays 2026
What are the major public holidays in Manipur for 2026?
Manipur observes 20 declared holidays in 2026, including the national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) plus its own regional festivals — see the full table above.
Are public holidays in Manipur the same as the central government's list?
No — while Manipur observes the same core national holidays as every state, it also declares its own additional regional and religious holidays that don't apply elsewhere in India.
Are these dates final?
Dates tied to the Islamic lunar calendar (Eid, Muharram, Milad-un-Nabi) are provisional until confirmed by moon sighting, and state governments can amend their official notification. Always confirm close to the date.
How should HR use this Manipur holiday list?
Load it into your HRMS at the start of the year so it's excluded from leave-balance calculations automatically, and revisit lunar-calendar dates a few weeks before they occur.
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