Sikkim Government, Bank & Public Holidays 2026
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Sikkim Holidays 2026
Government, Bank & Pooja Holidays List

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Is today a Holiday in Sikkim?

Today

(5 March 2026)
in Sikkim
NO HOLIDAY
As of today, the Sikkim Government has not announced any new public or government holiday. Updates about sudden closures, festival holidays, or bank holiday notifications will be added once an official announcement is made.

Is tomorrow a Holiday in Sikkim?

Tomorrow

(6 March 2026)
in Sikkim
NO HOLIDAY
Searches for "tomorrow holiday in Sikkim" or "Sikkim government declared holiday tomorrow" usually relate to sudden festival announcements, local events, bandhs, or government notifications. We update this section whenever the Sikkim Government declares a holiday tomorrow, so bookmark this page and check the calendar for the Sikkim holiday date you are looking for!

Weekend Holiday Status

*If today or tomorrow falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is usually a weekly off. However, weekends are not considered government-declared public holidays unless an official notification is issued.
**Banks and government offices are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, while Sundays are weekly offs but count as a public holiday only if officially declared.
The Sikkim Holiday List 2026 brings together all public, government and bank holidays released for the state. It helps individuals plan ahead and enables HR, payroll and operations teams to manage leave calendars, shift rosters, compliance and payroll timelines efficiently.

Since people often look up details such as the Sikkim holiday list 2026, Sikkim government holidays, bank holidays in Sikkim, or even quick checks like whether there’s a bank holiday in Sikkim today or tomorrow, this page consolidates all that information in one reliable place.

List of Government, Public & Bank Holidays in Sikkim 2026

DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's DayOptional
Jan 15ThursdayMaghe SankrantiRegional
Jan 19MondaySonam LochharOptional
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Feb 18WednesdayLosarRegional
Feb 26ThursdayAkhil Sikkim Khas Chettri Bahun Kalyan Sangh;s FOundation DayRegional
Mar 3TuesdayHoliRegional
Mar 20FridayId-Ul-FitrRegional
Apr 3FridayGood FridayRegional
Apr 14TuesdayAmbedkar JayantiRegional
May 28ThursdayId-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)Regional
Jun 4ThursdaySaga DawaRegional
Jun 15MondayBhanu JayantiRegional
Jul 9ThursdayGuru PurnimaRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Aug 17MondayTizong Lho-Rum-FaatRegional
Aug 26WednesdayIndrajataRegional
Sep 2WednesdayPang LhabsolRegional
Sep 4FridayJanmashtamiRegional
Sep 18FridayKagyed DanceRegional
Sep 25FridayDasainRegional
Sep 26SaturdayDasainRegional
Sep 27SundayDasainRegional
Sep 28MondayDasainRegional
Oct 2FridayGandhi JayantiNational
Oct 13TuesdayTihar / Laxmi PujaRegional
Oct 16FridayBhatri DwityaRegional
Nov 2MondayAll Souls DayRegional
Nov 24TuesdayGuru Nanak JayantiRegional
Dec 10ThursdayLhabab DhuechenRegional
Dec 11FridayTendong Lho-Rum-FaatRegional
Dec 15TuesdayChasok TongnamRegional
Dec 16WednesdayNyengpa GuzomRegional
Dec 23WednesdayPuhgal Parim / Teyongsi Sirijunga Sawan TongnamRegional
Dec 25FridayChristmasRegional
Dec 28MondayBarahimijongRegional
Dec 30WednesdayTamu LocharRegional

Download: Sikkim Government Notification

This holiday list is applicable for the following cities:
Gangtok, Lachung, Pelling, Namchi, Ravangla.
Check holiday lists for all the Indian states here
Holiday list 2026

Pooja Holidays 2026 in Sikkim

In Sikkim, Pooja Holidays refer to major religious and cultural festivals deeply rooted in Buddhist, Hindu, and indigenous traditions. While schools may declare extended vacations around these events, government offices and institutions observe official holidays on the key festival dates listed below.
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Feb 18WednesdayLosarRegional
Mar 3TuesdayHoliRegional
Jun 4ThursdaySaga DawaRegional
Jul 9ThursdayGuru PurnimaRegional
Sep 2WednesdayPang LhabsolRegional
Sep 4FridayJanmashtamiRegional
Sep 18FridayKagyed DanceRegional
Sep 25FridayDasainRegional
Sep 26SaturdayDasainRegional
Sep 27SundayDasainRegional
Sep 28MondayDasainRegional
Oct 13TuesdayTihar / Laxmi PujaRegional
Dec 10ThursdayLhabab DhuechenRegional
Dec 15TuesdayChasok TongnamRegional
Dec 30WednesdayTamu LocharRegional

Bank Holidays in Sikkim in 2026

Bank holidays in Sikkim are declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act and follow notifications issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Sikkim State Government. These holidays apply to all nationalised, private, and cooperative banks operating in the state. Banks in Sikkim also remain closed on all Sundays and the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of every month. If you’re searching for “today bank holiday in Sikkim” or “tomorrow bank holiday in Sikkim”, this list helps avoid banking, payment, or payroll delays. Some of the major bank holidays expected in Sikkim in 2026 include:
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Mar 3TuesdayHoliRegional
Mar 20FridayId-Ul-FitrRegional
Apr 3FridayGood FridayRegional
May 28ThursdayId-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)Regional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Oct 2FridayGandhi JayantiNational
Nov 24TuesdayGuru Nanak JayantiRegional
Dec 25FridayChristmasRegional

Government/Public Holidays in Sikkim in 2026

Sikkim Government Holidays 2026 include all official public holidays announced by the state government. These holidays apply to government offices, public sector units, schools, and colleges across the state. This updated Sikkim public holiday list 2026 helps citizens and organisations align with official state notifications. Some of the key government/public holidays include:
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Apr 14TuesdayAmbedkar JayantiRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Oct 2FridayGandhi JayantiNational
Nov 24TuesdayGuru Nanak JayantiRegional
Dec 25FridayChristmasRegional

Month-wise Sikkim Holidays 2026

The following schedule outlines the official General Holidays and key Restricted Holidays (RH) for Sikkim in 2026. This month-wise breakdown is essential for HR professionals to manage leave policies, payroll processing, and regulatory compliance throughout the year.
Here are Sikkim Holidays for all 12 months of 2026:

Sikkim Holidays January 2026:

  • New Year's Day (Jan 1)
  • Maghe Sankranti (Jan 15)
  • Sonam Lochhar (Jan 19)
  • Republic Day (Jan 26)

Sikkim Holidays February 2026:

  • Losar (Feb 18)
  • Akhil Sikkim Khas Chettri Bahun Kalyan Sangh;s FOundation Day (Feb 26)

Sikkim Holidays March 2026:

  • Holi (Mar 3)
  • Id-Ul-Fitr (Mar 20)

Sikkim Holidays April 2026:

  • Good Friday (Apr 3)
  • Ambedkar Jayanti (Apr 14)

Sikkim Holidays May 2026:

  • Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) (May 28)

Sikkim Holidays June 2026:

  • Saga Dawa (Jun 4)
  • Bhanu Jayanti (Jun 15)

Sikkim Holidays July 2026:

  • Guru Purnima (Jul 9)

Sikkim Holidays August 2026:

  • Independence Day (Aug 15)
  • Tizong Lho-Rum-Faat (Aug 17)
  • Indrajata (Aug 26)

Sikkim Holidays September 2026:

  • Pang Lhabsol (Sep 2)
  • Janmashtami (Sep 4)
  • Kagyed Dance (Sep 18)
  • Dasain (Sep 25)
  • Dasain (Sep 26)
  • Dasain (Sep 27)
  • Dasain (Sep 28)

Sikkim Holidays October 2026:

  • Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2)
  • Tihar / Laxmi Puja (Oct 13)
  • Bhatri Dwitya (Oct 16)

Sikkim Holidays November 2026:

  • All Souls Day (Nov 2)
  • Guru Nanak Jayanti (Nov 24)

Sikkim Holidays December 2026:

  • Lhabab Dhuechen (Dec 10)
  • Tendong Lho-Rum-Faat (Dec 11)
  • Chasok Tongnam (Dec 15)
  • Nyengpa Guzom (Dec 16)
  • Puhgal Parim / Teyongsi Sirijunga Sawan Tongnam (Dec 23)
  • Christmas (Dec 25)
  • Barahimijong (Dec 28)
  • Tamu Lochar (Dec 30)

How HR teams use this Sikkim holiday list?

HR, payroll and operations teams rely heavily on this Sikkim Government Holiday List 2026 to:
Prepare annual leave calendars
Manage shift planning and employee rosters
Align payroll cut-offs with bank holidays in Sikkim
Maintain compliance with working-day requirements
Configure holidays in HRMS/Payroll software
Avoid salary delays caused by bank closures
Plan staffing during long weekends and festival clusters

FAQs on Sikkim Holidays in 2026

Is Losar a public holiday in Sikkim?

 Yes. Losar is an officially declared holiday and widely observed.

Are bank holidays and government holidays the same in Sikkim?

 Not always. Bank holidays follow RBI guidelines in addition to state notifications.

Is Dasain a multi-day holiday in Sikkim?

 Yes. Dasain is observed across multiple days in September 2026.

Does greytHR support Sikkim holiday automation?

 Yes. greytHR automatically applies state-specific holiday calendars to payroll and leave policies.

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Disclaimer
The holiday dates provided in this list are tentative and based on the 2026 calendar. The official schedule for General and Restricted Holidays is declared by the Government of Sikkim and notified under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Please note that dates for religious festivals are subject to change based on moon sightings and official government announcements. We recommend verifying these dates with the latest State Gazette notification or your organization's HR policies before planning leaves or financial transactions.
Table of content
  • All holidays
  • Pooja holidays
  • Bank holidays
  • Government/public holidays
  • Month-wise holidays
  • How HR teams use this list
  • FAQs
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Download: Sikkim Government Notification

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