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Mizoram Holidays 2026 List Verified

Mizoram Public, Government and Bank Holidays 2026

Check if today or tomorrow is a holiday in Mizoram, plus the full 2026 list of government, public, restricted, bank, and school holidays for Aizawl and the whole state. 22 public holidays and 1 restricted holiday, updated for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Government of Mizoram, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms. Live status updates daily. Last reviewed September 2026. Verify against the official gazette before payroll lock.

2026 At a Glance

22

Public

General

1

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

23+

Bank

Key dates

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Is today a holiday in Mizoram?

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Today is a regular working day across Mizoram. The state government has not declared a public holiday on this date. Offices, banks, and schools follow normal hours.

Is tomorrow a holiday in Mizoram?

Wednesday, 09 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Tomorrow is a regular working day across Mizoram. The state government has not declared a public holiday on this date. Offices, banks, and schools follow normal hours.

This status checks the current date in India against the official Mizoram 2026 calendar and refreshes daily. Weekly offs (Sundays, and second and fourth Saturdays) are not listed as public holidays.

Quick Read

Mizoram notifies 22 general public holidays for 2026, including the 3 national days and state festivals such as Mizoram State Day, Chapchar Kut, and the Christmas season. It also lists 1 restricted holiday for bank account closing, and banks observe their own holiday set. Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy across Aizawl and the state.

Government & Public Holidays

List of Mizoram Government Holidays 2026

22 general public and government holidays, grouped by month. National gazetted days are tagged. Source: Mizoram DP&AR 2026 calendar.

Jan

January 2026

3 holidays
01 Jan New Year's Day Thursday Regional
11 Jan Missionary Day Sunday Regional
26 Jan Republic Day Monday National
Feb

February 2026

1 holiday
20 Feb State Day Friday Regional
Mar

March 2026

3 holidays
04 Mar Holi Wednesday Regional
13 Mar Chapchar Kut Friday Regional
21 Mar Id-ul-Fitr Saturday Regional
Apr

April 2026

1 holiday
03 Apr Good Friday Friday Regional
May

May 2026

2 holidays
01 May Buddha Purnima Friday Regional
27 May Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha) Wednesday Regional
Jun

June 2026

2 holidays
15 Jun YMA Day Monday Regional
30 Jun Remna Ni Tuesday Regional
Jul

July 2026

1 holiday
06 Jul MHIP Day Monday Regional
Aug

August 2026

2 holidays
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
26 Aug Eid Milad-un-Nabi Wednesday Regional
Oct

October 2026

2 holidays
02 Oct Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Friday National
20 Oct Dussehra Tuesday Regional
Nov

November 2026

1 holiday
08 Nov Diwali Sunday Regional
Dec

December 2026

4 holidays
24 Dec Christmas Eve Thursday Regional
25 Dec Christmas Friday Regional
26 Dec Christmas Celebration Saturday Regional
31 Dec New Year's Eve Thursday Regional

Holidays on lunar or Islamic calendars may shift by a day on moon sighting. The Christmas season runs across several days in Mizoram. Confirm against the official Mizoram gazette before locking payroll.

Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays in Mizoram 2026

Mizoram bank holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, the same list the RBI follows. Banks also close every Sunday and on the second and fourth Saturday.

DateDayBank Holiday
01 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
11 Jan 2026SundayMissionary Day
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic Day
20 Feb 2026FridayState Day
04 Mar 2026WednesdayHoli
13 Mar 2026FridayChapchar Kut
21 Mar 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
03 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
01 May 2026FridayBuddha Purnima
27 May 2026WednesdayBakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)
15 Jun 2026MondayYMA Day
30 Jun 2026TuesdayRemna Ni
06 Jul 2026MondayMHIP Day
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
26 Aug 2026WednesdayEid Milad-un-Nabi
02 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
20 Oct 2026TuesdayDussehra
08 Nov 2026SundayDiwali
24 Dec 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas
26 Dec 2026SaturdayChristmas Celebration
31 Dec 2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve

Bank holiday lists are issued by the RBI per state. Confirm the final dates with your bank, as some festival dates are subject to revision.

Restricted Holidays

Optional / Restricted Holidays 2026

Employees may choose a limited number of restricted holidays, including Mim Kut and Pawl Kut by community, subject to company policy. Banks observe the annual closing on 1 April.

DateDayOccasion
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
Schools & Aizawl

School Holidays and Aizawl Holidays in Mizoram

Are schools closed tomorrow in Mizoram?

Mizoram schools follow the gazetted holidays above, plus their own academic-calendar breaks for winter, the Christmas season, and mid-term. Any public holiday on this page is a school holiday statewide. Unplanned closures for weather or local events come from a separate District order, so check your school circular and the live status box above.

Is today a holiday in Aizawl?

Aizawl, Lunglei, Champhai, Serchhip, and the rest of Mizoram follow the same state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday on this page applies in Aizawl. The city also closes for Chapchar Kut and the main Christmas season days.

Employer Guide

How Mizoram holidays apply at work

01

Compulsory public holidays

The 22 general holidays are paid days off. Offices and banks stay closed. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere.

02

Restricted holiday choice

Employees pick a set number of restricted holidays per company policy, usually two to three, including community days like Mim Kut and Pawl Kut. Record the chosen day in your leave system.

03

Shops & Establishments rule

Private employers grant paid public holidays per the Mizoram Shops and Establishments rules and policy. Typical practice is 12 to 15 paid holidays plus weekly offs.

04

Festival-season planning

Plan staffing around the March Chapchar Kut and the long late-December Christmas period, when most offices in Aizawl close. Map each employee to the Mizoram calendar and let them pick flexi days within policy.

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Sources & Verification

How this Mizoram 2026 holiday list is verified

This calendar follows the official Government of Mizoram, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms 2026 holiday notification, compiled by the HRMS Software in India compliance team and cross-checked before each update. Last reviewed September 2026. Islamic and lunar festival dates stay provisional until the state confirms them, so verify against the official gazette before locking payroll.

Government of MizoramPrimary official source Mizoram DP&AR NotificationsHoliday notifications
FAQ

Mizoram Holidays 2026 FAQ

Is today a holiday in Mizoram?
Check the live "Is today a holiday in Mizoram" box at the top of this page. It compares the current date against the official Mizoram 2026 calendar and updates every day. As a general rule, Mizoram government offices and banks close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
Is tomorrow a holiday in Mizoram?
The "Is tomorrow a holiday in Mizoram" box near the top of this page shows tomorrow status automatically. If tomorrow is a gazetted public holiday such as Mizoram State Day, Chapchar Kut, Diwali, or Christmas, offices and banks stay closed across the state, including Aizawl and Lunglei.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in Mizoram?
Most Mizoram schools follow the state gazetted holiday list plus their own academic breaks for winter, the Christmas season, and mid-term. Any gazetted public holiday on this page is a school holiday across Mizoram, including Aizawl. For unplanned closures due to weather or local events, the District administration issues a separate order, so confirm with your school circular.
Is today a holiday in Aizawl?
Aizawl follows the Mizoram state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday listed on this page applies in Aizawl, Lunglei, Champhai, and Serchhip, and across the state. Aizawl observes major days like Chapchar Kut and the Christmas season as full state holidays.
How many public holidays does Mizoram have in 2026?
Mizoram notifies 22 general public holidays for 2026 under the state calendar, plus a restricted holiday list. The list includes the 3 national days and state festivals such as Mizoram State Day, Chapchar Kut, and the Christmas season.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Mizoram?
For the most part, yes. The government (gazetted) holidays that Mizoram declares are the public holidays observed by offices, banks, and most establishments, and the two terms are used interchangeably. The separate set is restricted or optional holidays, which are not compulsory and are chosen by the employee within company policy.
Is the Mizoram 2026 holiday list the same for private and IT companies?
The three national days (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) are compulsory for every employer. For the rest, private and IT companies in Mizoram follow the Shops and Establishments rules and their own policy, usually granting 12 to 15 paid holidays from the state list plus a few optional ones. So the calendar is the same reference, but the exact paid days off can vary by company.
How do Mizoram holidays affect payroll and salary?
A declared public holiday is a paid day off, so it does not reduce monthly salary. If an employee works on a public holiday, most Mizoram employers pay overtime or grant a compensatory off as per policy. Payroll teams should mark each holiday correctly in attendance so loss-of-pay, overtime, and weekly-off calculations stay accurate at month end.
How many restricted or optional holidays can a Mizoram employee take?
Mizoram government employees may use a limited number of restricted holidays during the year with prior permission. Private employers usually allow two to three from the optional list, set by company policy. Record each chosen day in your leave system so attendance and payroll reflect it.
What are the bank holidays in Mizoram in 2026?
Banks in Mizoram close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday. Key 2026 bank holidays include Republic Day, Mizoram State Day, Chapchar Kut, Good Friday, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Diwali, and Christmas, plus the annual closing of bank accounts on 1 April.
What are the national holidays in Mizoram 2026?
The three national gazetted holidays in Mizoram for 2026 are Republic Day on 26 January, Independence Day on 15 August, and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October. These are compulsory paid holidays for every employer everywhere.
Is Mizoram State Day a public holiday?
Yes. Mizoram State Day falls on 20 February 2026 and is a compulsory state public holiday. It marks the day Mizoram became the 23rd state of India in 1987. State offices, banks, and most establishments stay closed.
When is Chapchar Kut in Mizoram 2026 and why is it important?
Chapchar Kut falls on 13 March 2026 in Mizoram. It is the spring festival of the Mizos, celebrated with the traditional Cheraw bamboo dance and community feasts, especially in Aizawl. It is a gazetted public holiday across Mizoram.
Where can I download the Mizoram 2026 holiday list?
Use the Download Mizoram 2026 Holiday PDF button at the top of this page for the full list. You can also cross-check it against the official Mizoram Government calendar on the DP&AR portal linked in the Sources and Verification section.
Why are some Mizoram festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, and Eid Milad-un-Nabi depend on moon sighting and are provisional. Mizoram may issue a revised date close to the festival, so confirm against the official gazette before locking attendance and payroll.
How does HRMS Software in India manage the Mizoram holiday calendar across locations?
HRMS Software in India loads the Mizoram holiday calendar, separates general, restricted, and bank holidays, and applies them to attendance and payroll by work location. Teams with offices in Aizawl and other states get the correct state calendar per site, and employees pick restricted holidays within policy. Book a demo to see it on your own setup.

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