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Nagaland Holidays 2026 List Verified

Nagaland Public, Government and Bank Holidays 2026

Check if today or tomorrow is a holiday in Nagaland, plus the full 2026 list of government, public, restricted, bank, and school holidays for Kohima and the whole state. 18 public holidays plus a restricted list, updated for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Government of Nagaland, 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

18

Public

General

1

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

19+

Bank

Key dates

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Is today a holiday in Nagaland?

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

No, it is a working day

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

Is tomorrow a holiday in Nagaland?

Wednesday, 09 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Tomorrow is a regular working day across Nagaland. 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 Nagaland 2026 calendar and refreshes daily. Weekly offs (Sundays, and second and fourth Saturdays) are not listed as public holidays.

Quick Read

Nagaland notifies 18 general public holidays for 2026, including the 3 national days and state occasions such as the Easter cluster, Nagaland Statehood Day, and Christmas. Being a Christian-majority state, its calendar leans on the Easter and Christmas blocks, and banks observe their own holiday set with the annual closing on 1 April. Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy across Kohima and the state.

Government & Public Holidays

List of Nagaland Government Holidays 2026

18 general public and government holidays, grouped by month. National gazetted days are tagged. Source: Government of Nagaland 2026 calendar.

Jan

January 2026

2 holidays
01 Jan New Year's Day Thursday Regional
26 Jan Republic Day Monday National
Mar

March 2026

2 holidays
03 Mar Holi Tuesday Regional
21 Mar Id-ul-Fitr Saturday Regional
Apr

April 2026

3 holidays
03 Apr Good Friday Friday Regional
04 Apr Easter Saturday Saturday Regional
05 Apr Easter Sunday Sunday Regional
May

May 2026

1 holiday
27 May Bakrid (Id-ul-Adha) Wednesday Regional
Aug

August 2026

2 holidays
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
25 Aug Eid Milad-un-Nabi Tuesday Regional
Sep

September 2026

1 holiday
04 Sep Janmashtami Friday Regional
Oct

October 2026

3 holidays
02 Oct Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Friday National
20 Oct Maha Navami Tuesday Regional
21 Oct Vijaya Dashami Wednesday Regional
Nov

November 2026

2 holidays
08 Nov Diwali Sunday Regional
24 Nov Guru Nanak Jayanti Tuesday Regional
Dec

December 2026

2 holidays
01 Dec Nagaland Statehood Day Tuesday Regional
25 Dec Christmas Day Friday Regional

Holidays on lunar or Islamic calendars may shift by a day on moon sighting. The Hornbill Festival runs 1 to 10 December as a cultural event. Confirm against the official Nagaland gazette before locking payroll.

Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays in Nagaland 2026

Nagaland 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
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic Day
03 Mar 2026TuesdayHoli
21 Mar 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
03 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
04 Apr 2026SaturdayEaster Saturday
05 Apr 2026SundayEaster Sunday
27 May 2026WednesdayBakrid (Id-ul-Adha)
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
25 Aug 2026TuesdayEid Milad-un-Nabi
04 Sep 2026FridayJanmashtami
02 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
20 Oct 2026TuesdayMaha Navami
21 Oct 2026WednesdayVijaya Dashami
08 Nov 2026SundayDiwali
24 Nov 2026TuesdayGuru Nanak Jayanti
01 Dec 2026TuesdayNagaland Statehood Day
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas Day

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, subject to company policy. Banks observe the annual closing on 1 April.

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

School Holidays and Kohima Holidays in Nagaland

Are schools closed tomorrow in Nagaland?

Nagaland schools follow the gazetted holidays above, plus their own academic-calendar breaks for winter, Christmas, 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 Kohima?

Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Tuensang, and the rest of Nagaland follow the same state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday on this page applies in Kohima. The state also closes for Christmas, the Easter cluster, and Nagaland Statehood Day.

Employer Guide

How Nagaland holidays apply at work

01

Compulsory public holidays

The 18 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. Record the chosen day in your leave system.

03

Shops & Establishments rule

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

04

Christmas and Statehood season

Late December is peak season in Nagaland with Christmas, Nagaland Statehood Day, and the Hornbill Festival. Many offices observe extended closures, so plan attendance and payroll cut-offs around it.

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Sources & Verification

How this Nagaland 2026 holiday list is verified

This calendar follows the official Government of Nagaland, 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.

Nagaland DPARPrimary official source Government of Nagaland PortalHoliday notifications
FAQ

Nagaland Holidays 2026 FAQ

Is today a holiday in Nagaland?
Check the live "Is today a holiday in Nagaland" box at the top of this page. It compares the current date against the official Nagaland 2026 calendar and updates every day. As a general rule, Nagaland 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 Nagaland?
The "Is tomorrow a holiday in Nagaland" box near the top of this page shows tomorrow status automatically. If tomorrow is a gazetted public holiday such as Good Friday, Vijaya Dashami, Nagaland Statehood Day, or Christmas, offices and banks stay closed across the state, including Kohima and Dimapur.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in Nagaland?
Most Nagaland schools follow the state gazetted holiday list plus their own academic breaks for winter, Christmas, and mid-term. Any gazetted public holiday on this page is a school holiday across Nagaland, including Kohima. 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 Kohima?
Kohima follows the Nagaland state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday listed on this page applies in Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, and Tuensang, and across the state. Kohima observes major days like Christmas, the Easter cluster, and Nagaland Statehood Day as full state holidays.
How many public holidays does Nagaland have in 2026?
Nagaland notifies 18 general public holidays for 2026 under the state calendar, plus a restricted list. The list includes the 3 national days and state occasions such as the Easter cluster, Nagaland Statehood Day, and Christmas.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Nagaland?
For the most part, yes. The government (gazetted) holidays that Nagaland 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 Nagaland 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 Nagaland follow the Shops and Establishments Act 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 Nagaland 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 Nagaland 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 Nagaland employee take?
Nagaland 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 Nagaland in 2026?
Banks in Nagaland close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday. Key 2026 bank holidays include Republic Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Vijaya Dashami, Diwali, Nagaland Statehood Day, and Christmas, plus the annual closing of bank accounts on 1 April.
What are the national holidays in Nagaland 2026?
The three national gazetted holidays in Nagaland 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 Nagaland Statehood Day a public holiday?
Yes. Nagaland Statehood Day falls on 1 December 2026 and is a compulsory state public holiday. It marks the formation of Nagaland as the 16th state of India in 1963 and coincides with the start of the Hornbill Festival. State offices, banks, and most establishments stay closed.
When is Christmas in Nagaland 2026 and why is it important?
Christmas falls on 25 December 2026 in Nagaland. As a Christian-majority state, Christmas is the biggest festival of the year, celebrated statewide with church services and community feasts, especially in Kohima and Dimapur. It is a gazetted public holiday across Nagaland. The state also celebrates cultural festivals such as Sekrenyi, Moatsu, and the Hornbill Festival, though these are community events rather than separate gazetted holidays.
Where can I download the Nagaland 2026 holiday list?
Use the Download Nagaland 2026 Holiday PDF button at the top of this page for the full list. You can also cross-check it against the official Government of Nagaland calendar on the DPAR portal linked in the Sources and Verification section.
Why are some Nagaland festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, and Eid Milad-un-Nabi depend on moon sighting and are provisional. Nagaland 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 Nagaland holiday calendar across locations?
HRMS Software in India loads the Nagaland holiday calendar, separates general, restricted, and bank holidays, and applies them to attendance and payroll by work location. Teams with offices in Kohima, Dimapur, 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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