Manipur Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Holidays & Long Weekend Planner

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Manipur?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Manipur mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Manipur?

Manipur observes 3 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as India nationally, since Manipur doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Manipur, India

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Manipur, India? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Manipur.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in Manipur observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In Manipur, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Republic Day on January 26) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Manipur, India

This is India's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on India's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Manipur and the rest of India, not a separate Manipur-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Manipur

These are India's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on India's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in India, including Manipur. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Republic Day	January 26	National Day (Gazetted)	Full Closure (Banks, Government Offices & Schools)	mha.gov.in
Independence Day	August 15	National Day (Gazetted)	Full Closure (Banks, Government Offices & Schools)	mha.gov.in
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti	October 2	National Day (Gazetted)	Full Closure (Banks, Government Offices & Commercial Outlets)	mha.gov.in

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Manipur

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti	Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend
Republic Day	Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Take the Monday before off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Manipur

Public holiday schedules in Manipur combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in Manipur observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Manipur, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

As Manipur's capital, Imphal observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Manipur.

Frequently Asked Questions — Manipur Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Manipur?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Manipur mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Manipur?

Manipur observes 3 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as India nationally, since Manipur doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Manipur?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Manipur.

Do public holidays in Manipur differ from the rest of India?

No — public holidays in India are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Manipur observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Manipur-specific reference, not because Manipur has its own separate holiday list.

Does Imphal, Manipur's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Imphal observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Manipur and India. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Manipur's public holiday dates?

Manipur's public holidays are mandated by India's national statutory framework, published via mha.gov.in — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.