Sikkim Public Holidays List 2026

Holidays are spread through different regions, calendars and ethnicities; In Sikkim they play a critical role in shaping workforce planning and operational continuity. Holidays influence attendance, staffing requirements, and employee expectations throughout the year. Many organizations operate from multiple locations and not only from Sikkim which makes managing public holidays difficult, especially when it varies from region to region. Tackling public holidays is essential to ensure fairness, compliance, and consistency, while balancing business needs with employee well-being.

Date Day Holiday Holiday Type
Jan 1 Thursday New Year's Day Optional
Jan 15 Thursday Maghe Sankranti Regional
Jan 19 Monday Sonam Lochhar Optional
Jan 26 Monday Republic Day National
Feb 18 Wednesday Losar Regional
Feb 26 Thursday Akhil Sikkim Khas Chettri Bahun Kalyan Sangh's Foundation Day Regional
Mar 3 Tuesday Holi Regional
Mar 20 Friday Id-Ul-Fitr Regional
Apr 3 Friday Good Friday Regional
Apr 14 Tuesday Ambedkar Jayanti Regional
May 28 Thursday Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) Regional
Jun 4 Thursday Saga Dawa Regional
Jun 15 Monday Bhanu Jayanti Regional
Jul 9 Thursday Guru Purnima Regional
Aug 15 Saturday Independence Day National
Aug 17 Monday Tizong Lho-Rum-Faat Regional
Aug 26 Wednesday Indrajata Regional
Sep 2 Wednesday Pang Lhabsol Regional
Sep 4 Friday Janmashtami Regional
Sep 18 Friday Kagyed Dance Regional
Sep 25 Friday Dasain Regional
Sep 26 Saturday Dasain Regional
Sep 27 Sunday Dasain Regional
Sep 28 Monday Dasain Regional
Oct 2 Friday Gandhi Jayanti National
Oct 13 Tuesday Tihar / Laxmi Puja Regional
Oct 16 Friday Bhatri Dwitya Regional
Nov 2 Monday All Souls Day Regional
Nov 24 Tuesday Guru Nanak Jayanti Regional
Dec 10 Thursday Lhabab Dhuechen Regional
Dec 11 Friday Tendong Lho-Rum-Faat Regional
Dec 15 Tuesday Chasok Tongnam Regional
Dec 16 Wednesday Nyengpa Guzom Regional
Dec 23 Wednesday Puhgal Parim / Teyongsi Sirijunga Sawan Tongnam Regional
Dec 25 Friday Christmas Regional
Dec 28 Monday Barahimijong Regional
Dec 30 Wednesday Tamu Lochar Regional

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How Sikkim Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?

Every region, and state, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Losar celebrations in Sikkim feel like a grand celebration - people are on leave and enjoying their personal time. All this is bound to bring changes in attendance, increased leave requests, and varied working arrangements which impacts payroll accuracy and leave processes for both employers and employees.

While all of these issues can impact adversely, if enterprises are well-prepared and rely on technology instead of human intervention; it will help in aligning pay cycles, overtime, and statutory requirements without disruption. This not just eases processes for the employer but aids employees while providing clarity on leave entitlements, pay calculations, and timely compensation during a high-expectation period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Not all state holidays are mandatory for private companies. However, all State holidays that are also National holidays are required to be followed by all Private companies.