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List of Government and Bank Holidays in Nagaland in 2026
Nagaland is home to as many as 17 major tribes and sub-tribes with different customs and traditions. Although Nagaland receives its majority of tourists during the Hornbill Festivals, every distinct community has its own festivals and traditions, earning it the name of “Land of festivals.”
Scroll down to get an approximate idea of the long weekends and government holidays observed in Nagaland in 2026.
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List of Government Holidays in Nagaland in 2026
Keeping track of the government holidays helps you plan your vacations efficiently, especially during long weekends. It also allows you to avoid meetings and appointments on those days.
The following section has a list of all the government holidays for Nagaland in 2026:
*Dates may differ.
List of Bank Holidays in Nagaland in 2026
A list of bank holidays in India helps you plan your financial work and important transactions. Bank holidays sometimes delay the necessary transactions, which in turn affects businesses and their employees.
Go through the following list to learn about the bank holidays:
*Dates may differ.
List of Important Dates and Festivals in Nagaland in 2026
Nagaland is an amalgamation of impeccable culture and unprecedented traditions left to explore by tourists and travellers. Below is the list of several festivals that are celebrated with great vigour:
- Sekrenyi (25th February): This is a widely known festival of the Angami tribe that goes on for 10 days and includes several traditions and the hunting of animals. The main highlight of this festival is cooking the hunted animals, which the women mainly do.
- Mahashivratri (15th February): Mahashivratri marks the day when Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati entered a marriage alliance. It is generally celebrated the day before the new moon, the 14th day of every lunar month.
- Holi (3rd March and 4th March): Apart from being the festival of colours, Holi marks the victory of Lord Narasimha over Hiranyakashyap, depicting righteousness over malevolence.
- Ram Navami (27th March): Lord Rama is considered the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Ram Navami marks the birth anniversary of Lord Rama and is celebrated during spring.
- Mahavir Jayanti (31st March): Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. It is one of the most important festivals of the Jains worldwide.
- Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti (19th April): Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Lord Parasuram, who is believed to be the source of prosperity and well-being.
- Maharana Pratap Jayanti (17th June): As a symbol of bravery, courage, and dedication, Maharana Pratap’s birth anniversary is celebrated with great vigour and enthusiasm throughout India.
- Muharram (26th June): Besides being the Islamic calendar’s first month, Muharram is considered the second holiest month after Ramadan. It also commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.
- Ramdev Jayanti (21st September): Ramdev was a famous Hindu deity from the 14th century known for his kindness and miraculous powers. Ramdev Jayanti marks his birth anniversary.
- Eid-e-Milad (25th August): It is celebrated during the third month of the Islamic calendar, Rabi’ al-Awwal. Eid-e-Milad marks the birth anniversary of the famous Islamic Prophet, Muhammad.
- Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October): Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday in India that marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. He was famous for his nonviolent resistance philosophies.
- Maha Ashtami to Vijaya Dashami (19th October - 21st October): These are the last two days of the nine-day-long Durga Puja celebrated in various parts of India. Maa Durga is worshipped for a period of nine days and then immersed in the holy waters of Ganga.
- Diwali (8th November): Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, depicts the victory of good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. It also talks about when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after a 14-year-long exile.
- Bhai Dooj (11th November): Bhai Dooj is an in-house festival that celebrates the bond of siblings and the importance of family ties. On this day, sisters perform a small ritual on their brother, along with the exchange of gifts.
- Hornbill Festival (5th December - 15th December): The Hornbill Festival is one of the most popular festivals in Nagaland, native to Kohima. This festival vividly upholds Nagaland's traditions and cultures, attracting tourists from all over the world.
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This article will help you get the latest government and bank holiday updates, which will come in handy when maintaining your work-life balance. However, the dates will vary for every year.