The Home Department of the Government of Sikkim has officially released the list of public and restricted holidays for the year 2026. These holidays will be observed by all Government Offices across the state.
Sikkim Public Holidays List 2026 for Government Offices
All Government Offices, Public Sector Undertakings, and Educational Institutions in Sikkim will observe the following days as Public Holidays during the year 2026.
| Sl. No. | Name of Holiday | Date | Day of Week |
| 1 | New Year’s Day | 01-Jan-2026 | Thursday |
| 2 | Maghe Sankranti | 15-Jan-2026 | Thursday |
| 3 | Sonam Losar | 19-Jan-2026 | Monday |
| 4 | Republic Day | 26-Jan-2026 | Monday |
| 5 | Losar | 18-Feb-2026 | Wednesday |
| 6 | Akhil Sikkim Khas Chhetri Bahun Kalyan Sangh’s Foundation Day | 26-Feb-2026 | Thursday |
| 7 | Holi | 03-Mar-2026 | Tuesday |
| 8 | Bhumchu | 03-Mar-2026 | Tuesday |
| 9 | Id-ul-Fitr | 21-Mar-2026 | Saturday |
| 10 | Ram Navami (Chaitra Dasain) | 27-Mar-2026 | Friday |
| 11 | Good Friday | 03-Apr-2026 | Friday |
| 12 | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti | 14-Apr-2026 | Tuesday |
| 13 | Shyadar Pidar | 01-May-2026 | Friday |
| 14 | State Day | 16-May-2026 | Saturday |
| 15 | Saga Dawa | 31-May-2026 | Sunday |
| 16 | Bhanu Jayanti | 13-Jul-2026 | Monday |
| 17 | Drukpa Tshe-zi | 18-Jul-2026 | Saturday |
| 18 | Guru Rimpoche’s Thungkar Tshechu | 24-Jul-2026 | Friday |
| 19 | Tendong Lho Rum Faat | 08-Aug-2026 | Saturday |
| 20 | Independence Day | 15-Aug-2026 | Saturday |
| 21 | Nepali Bhasa Manyata Diwas | 20-Aug-2026 | Thursday |
| 22 | Pang Lhabsol | 28-Aug-2026 | Friday |
| 23 | Janmashtami | 04-Sep-2026 | Friday |
| 24 | Teej (Hartalika) | 14-Sep-2026 | Monday |
| 25 | Indrajatra | 25-Sep-2026 | Friday |
| 26 | Gandhi Jayanti | 02-Oct-2026 | Friday |
| 27 | Birthday of Late Nar Bahadur Bhandari, Former Chief Minister of Sikkim | 05-Oct-2026 | Monday |
| 28 | Durga Puja (Dasain) | 19–23 Oct 2026 | Monday–Friday |
| 29 | Lhabab Duechen | 01-Nov-2026 | Sunday |
| 30 | Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) | 09–11 Nov 2026 | Monday–Wednesday |
| 31 | Sakewa | 30-Nov-2026 | Monday |
| 32 | Kagyed Dance | 07-Dec-2026 | Monday |
| 33 | Losoong / Namsoong | 09–14 Dec 2026 | Wednesday–Monday |
| 34 | Nyengpa Guzom | 15-Dec-2026 | Tuesday |
| 35 | Chasok Tongnam | 15-Dec-2026 | Tuesday |
| 36 | Nyengpa Guzom | 16-Dec-2026 | Wednesday |
| 37 | Puhgal Parim | 23-Dec-2026 | Wednesday |
| 38 | Teyongsi Sirijunga Sawan Tongnam | 23-Dec-2026 | Wednesday |
| 39 | Christmas | 25-Dec-2026 | Friday |
| 40 | Barahimijong | 28-Dec-2026 | Monday |
| 41 | Tamu Lochar | 30-Dec-2026 | Wednesday |
In addition, all Second and Fourth Saturdays will be observed as holidays in all Government Offices, Public Sector Undertakings, and Educational Institutions.
Sikkim Restricted Holidays List 2026 for Government Offices
The following days are designated as Restricted Holidays. Government employees may avail themselves of any one of these holidays during the year.
| Sl. No. | Name of Holiday | Date | Day of Week |
| 1 | Labour Day | 01-May-2026 | Friday |
| 2 | Ubhauli Sakewa | 07-May-2026 | Thursday |
| 3 | Birthday of Late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa | 29-May-2026 | Friday |
| 4 | Birthday of H.H. The Dalai Lama | 06-Jul-2026 | Monday |
| 5 | Sarathi (Chalak) Diwas | 27-Jul-2026 | Monday |
| 6 | Chhat Puja | 15-Nov-2026 | Tuesday |
| 7 | Birth Anniversary of Shri Satya Sai Baba of Puttaparthi | 23-Nov-2026 | Monday |
Official Notification
Sikkim State Holidays List 2026 Notification (PDF)
Official Website
You may visit the official website of Government of Sikkim for more details.
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