Sikkim Government Calendar 2026
The State Government is pleased to declare the days specified in the following Schedule to be observed as Public Holidays in all Government Offices, Public Sector Undertakings and Educational Institutions under the Government of Sikkim during the Calendar year, 2026.
New Year’s Day, 1st January, Thursday, 1
Makar Sankranti, 15th January, Thursday, 1
Sonam Lochhar, 19th January, Monday, 1
Republic Day, 26th January, Monday, 1
Losar, 18th February, Wednesday, 1
Akhil Sikkim Khas Chettri Bahun Kalyan Singh’s Foundation Day, 26th February, Thursday, 1
Holi, 03rd March, Tuesday, 1
Bhumchu, 03rd March, Tuesday, 1
Id-Ul-Fitr, 21st March, Saturday, 1
Ramnawami (Chaite Dasain), 27th March, Friday, 1
Good Friday, 03rd April, Friday, 1
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti, 14th April, Tuesday, 1
Shyadar Pidar, 1st May, Friday, 1
State Day, 16th May, Saturday, 1
Saga Dawa, 31st May, Sunday, 1
Bhanu Jayanti, 13th July, Monday, 1
Drupka Tshe-zi, 18th July, Saturday, 1
Guru Rimpoche’s Thungkar Tshechu, 24th July, Friday, 1
Tendong Lho Rum Faat, 8th August, Saturday, 1
Independence Day, 15th August, Saturday, 1
Nepali Bhasa Manyata Diwas, 20th August, Thursday, 1
Pang Lhabsol, 28th August, Friday, 1
Janmashtami, 4th September, Friday, 1
Teej (Haritalika), 14th September, Monday, 1
Indrajatra, 25th September, Friday, 1
Gandhi Jayanti, 2nd October, Friday, 1
Birthday of Late Nar Bahadur Bhandari, Former Chief Minister of Sikkim, 05th October, Monday, 1
Durga Puja (Dasain), 19th October to 23rd October, Monday to Friday, 5
Lhabab Duechen, 1st November, Sunday, 1
Laxmi Pooja (Deepawali), 09th November to 11th November, Monday to Wednesday, 3
Sakewa, 30th November, Monday, 1
Kagyed Dance, 7th December, Monday, 1
Losoong/Namsoong, 9th to 14th December, Wednesday to Monday, 6 days
Nyengpa Guzom, 15th December, Tuesday, 1
Chasok Tongnam, 15th December, Tuesday, 1
Nyengpa Guzom, 18th December, Wednesday, 1
Puhgal Parim, 23rd December, Wednesday, 1
Teyongsi Sirijunga Sawan Tongnam, 23rd December, Wednesday, 1
Christmas, 25th December, Friday, 1
Barahimijong, 28th December, Monday, 1
Tamu Lochar, 30th December, Wednesday, 1
TOTAL NO. OF DAYS: 49
II. In addition, All Second and Fourth Saturdays will be observed as holidays in all Government Offices, Public Sector Undertakings and Educational Institutions.
III. It is further declared that the following days shall be Restricted Holiday, a government employee shall be entitled to avail of only one per year.
Labour Day, 1st May, 2026, Friday, 1
Ubhauli Sakewa, 07th May, 2026, Thursday, 1
Birthday of Late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, 29th May, 2026, Friday, 1
Birthday of H.H. The Dalai Lama, 6th July, 2026, Monday, 1
Sarathi (Chalak) Diwas, 27th July, 2026, Monday, 1
Chhat Puja, 15th November, 2026, Tuesday, 1
Birth-anniversary of Shri Satya Sai Baba of Puttaparthi, 23rd November, 2026, Monday,