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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.

Holiday calendar 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

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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.