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Sikkim Holidays 2026 List Verified

Sikkim Public, Government and Bank Holidays 2026

Check if today or tomorrow is a holiday in Sikkim, plus the full 2026 list of government, public, restricted, bank, and school holidays for Gangtok and the whole state. 32 public holidays and 2 restricted holidays, updated for HR and payroll teams.

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

2026 At a Glance

32

Public

General

2

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

33+

Bank

Key dates

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Is today a holiday in Sikkim?

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

No, it is a working day

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

Is tomorrow a holiday in Sikkim?

Wednesday, 09 September 2026

No, it is a working day

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

Quick Read

Sikkim notifies 32 general public holidays for 2026 through the Government of Sikkim, Department of Personnel, blending Buddhist, Nepali, and Lepcha festivals such as Losar, Saga Dawa, and the Dasain and Tihar blocks, alongside the 3 national days. It also lists 2 restricted holidays tied to lunar calendars, and banks observe their own holiday set. Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy across Gangtok and the state.

Government & Public Holidays

List of Sikkim Government Holidays 2026

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

Jan

January 2026

3 holidays
15 Jan Maghe Sankranti Thursday Regional
19 Jan Sonam Lochhar Monday Regional
26 Jan Republic Day Monday National
Feb

February 2026

1 holiday
18 Feb Losar Wednesday Regional
Mar

March 2026

2 holidays
03 Mar Holi Tuesday Regional
20 Mar Id-ul-Fitr Friday Regional
Apr

April 2026

2 holidays
03 Apr Good Friday Friday Regional
14 Apr Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti Tuesday Regional
May

May 2026

1 holiday
28 May Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha) Thursday Regional
Jun

June 2026

2 holidays
04 Jun Saga Dawa Thursday Regional
15 Jun Bhanu Jayanti Monday Regional
Jul

July 2026

1 holiday
09 Jul Guru Purnima Thursday Regional
Aug

August 2026

3 holidays
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
17 Aug Tizong Lho-Rum-Faat Monday Regional
26 Aug Indra Jatra Wednesday Regional
Sep

September 2026

7 holidays
02 Sep Pang Lhabsol Wednesday Regional
04 Sep Janmashtami Friday Regional
18 Sep Kagyed Dance Friday Regional
25 Sep Dasain (Maha Saptami) Friday Regional
26 Sep Dasain (Maha Ashtami) Saturday Regional
27 Sep Dasain (Maha Navami) Sunday Regional
28 Sep Dasain (Vijaya Dashami) Monday Regional
Oct

October 2026

3 holidays
02 Oct Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Friday National
13 Oct Tihar / Laxmi Puja Tuesday Regional
16 Oct Bhai Tika (Bhatri Dwitiya) Friday Regional
Nov

November 2026

2 holidays
02 Nov All Souls' Day Monday Regional
24 Nov Guru Nanak Jayanti Tuesday Regional
Dec

December 2026

5 holidays
10 Dec Lhabab Duechen Thursday Regional
11 Dec Tendong Lho-Rum-Faat Friday Regional
15 Dec Chasok Tongnam Tuesday Regional
25 Dec Christmas Friday Regional
30 Dec Tamu Lochar Wednesday Regional

Holidays on lunar or Islamic calendars may shift by a day on moon sighting. Confirm against the official Sikkim gazette before locking payroll.

Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays in Sikkim 2026

Sikkim 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
15 Jan 2026ThursdayMaghe Sankranti
19 Jan 2026MondaySonam Lochhar
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic Day
18 Feb 2026WednesdayLosar
03 Mar 2026TuesdayHoli
20 Mar 2026FridayId-ul-Fitr
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
03 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
14 Apr 2026TuesdayDr B R Ambedkar Jayanti
28 May 2026ThursdayBakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)
04 Jun 2026ThursdaySaga Dawa
15 Jun 2026MondayBhanu Jayanti
09 Jul 2026ThursdayGuru Purnima
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
17 Aug 2026MondayTizong Lho-Rum-Faat
26 Aug 2026WednesdayIndra Jatra
02 Sep 2026WednesdayPang Lhabsol
04 Sep 2026FridayJanmashtami
18 Sep 2026FridayKagyed Dance
25 Sep 2026FridayDasain (Maha Saptami)
26 Sep 2026SaturdayDasain (Maha Ashtami)
27 Sep 2026SundayDasain (Maha Navami)
28 Sep 2026MondayDasain (Vijaya Dashami)
02 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
13 Oct 2026TuesdayTihar / Laxmi Puja
16 Oct 2026FridayBhai Tika (Bhatri Dwitiya)
02 Nov 2026MondayAll Souls' Day
24 Nov 2026TuesdayGuru Nanak Jayanti
10 Dec 2026ThursdayLhabab Duechen
11 Dec 2026FridayTendong Lho-Rum-Faat
15 Dec 2026TuesdayChasok Tongnam
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas
30 Dec 2026WednesdayTamu Lochar

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 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
Schools & Gangtok

School Holidays and Gangtok Holidays in Sikkim

Are schools closed tomorrow in Sikkim?

Sikkim schools follow the gazetted holidays above, plus their own academic-calendar breaks for winter, Dasain, and Tihar. Any public holiday on this page is a school holiday statewide. Unplanned closures for snow 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 Gangtok?

Gangtok, Namchi, Gyalshing, Mangan, and the rest of Sikkim follow the same state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday on this page applies in Gangtok. The city also closes for the main Dasain, Tihar, and Losar festival days.

Employer Guide

How Sikkim holidays apply at work

01

Compulsory public holidays

The 32 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 Sikkim Shops and Establishments rules and policy. Typical practice is 12 to 15 paid holidays plus weekly offs.

04

Festival planning note

The Dasain and Tihar blocks in autumn are the busiest break of the year. Map each employee to the Sikkim calendar and plan staffing around Losar, Saga Dawa, and Pang Lhabsol.

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Sources & Verification

How this Sikkim 2026 holiday list is verified

This calendar follows the official Government of Sikkim, Department of Personnel 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.

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FAQ

Sikkim Holidays 2026 FAQ

Is today a holiday in Sikkim?
Check the live "Is today a holiday in Sikkim" box at the top of this page. It compares the current date against the official Sikkim 2026 calendar and updates every day. As a general rule, Sikkim 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 Sikkim?
The "Is tomorrow a holiday in Sikkim" box near the top of this page shows tomorrow status automatically. If tomorrow is a gazetted public holiday such as Losar, Saga Dawa, Pang Lhabsol, or a Dasain day, offices and banks stay closed across the state, including Gangtok and Namchi.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in Sikkim?
Most Sikkim schools follow the state gazetted holiday list plus their own academic breaks for winter, Dasain, and Tihar. Any gazetted public holiday on this page is a school holiday across Sikkim, including Gangtok. For unplanned closures due to snow or local events, the District administration issues a separate order, so confirm with your school circular.
Is today a holiday in Gangtok?
Gangtok follows the Sikkim state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday listed on this page applies in Gangtok, Namchi, Gyalshing, Mangan, and across the state. Gangtok observes major festival days like Saga Dawa, Pang Lhabsol, and Losar as full state holidays.
How many public holidays does Sikkim have in 2026?
Sikkim notifies 32 general public holidays for 2026 under the Government of Sikkim calendar, plus 2 restricted or optional holidays. The list includes the 3 national days and state festivals such as Losar, Saga Dawa, and the Dasain block.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Sikkim?
For the most part, yes. The government (gazetted) holidays that Sikkim 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 Sikkim 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 Sikkim follow the Sikkim 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 Sikkim 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 Sikkim 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 Sikkim employee take?
Sikkim 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 Sikkim in 2026?
Banks in Sikkim close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday. Key 2026 bank holidays include Republic Day, Losar, Good Friday, Saga Dawa, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, the Dasain block, Tihar, and Christmas, plus the annual closing of bank accounts on 1 April.
What are the national holidays in Sikkim 2026?
The three national gazetted holidays in Sikkim 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 Losar a public holiday in Sikkim?
Yes. Losar falls on 18 February 2026 and is a gazetted public holiday in Sikkim. It marks the Tibetan and Bhutia New Year and is one of the most important festivals for the Buddhist community. State offices, banks, and most establishments stay closed.
When is Saga Dawa in Sikkim 2026 and why is it important?
Saga Dawa falls on 4 June 2026 in Sikkim. It is a triple-blessed Buddhist festival marking the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Lord Buddha, and it is one of the holiest days in the state, especially for the Buddhist community in Gangtok. It is a gazetted public holiday across Sikkim.
Where can I download the Sikkim 2026 holiday list?
Use the Download Sikkim 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 Sikkim calendar on the Department of Personnel portal linked in the Sources and Verification section.
Why are some Sikkim festival dates tentative?
Buddhist, Nepali, and Islamic festivals such as Losar, Saga Dawa, Id-ul-Fitr, and Bakrid depend on the lunar calendar or moon sighting and are provisional. Sikkim 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 Sikkim holiday calendar across locations?
HRMS Software in India loads the Sikkim holiday calendar, separates general, restricted, and bank holidays, and applies them to attendance and payroll by work location. Teams with offices in Gangtok 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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