Holidays in Manipur in 2021

Holidays are happy times that call for relaxation, enjoyment and spending quality time with friends and family. India is known for its multitude of holidays. Being a secular country, India is home to several religions that celebrate different festivals. The holiday structure in government organizations differs from that of private companies. Sunday is a regular holiday for all workplaces. Some private companies have holidays on both Saturday and Sunday, whereas Government organizations are mostly open on Saturdays. Banks usually remain closed on two Saturdays in a month and remain open on the other two. There are three national holidays in India when all organizations remain closed; these are Republic day on 26th Jan, Independence Day on 15th Aug and Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd Oct. Apart from these, there are regional and restricted holidays which vary from state to state. This page aims to keep you informed about the different holidays in the state of Manipur.

About Manipur

Manipur is a north-eastern Indian state; it is one of the Seven-Sisters. Imphal is the capital of this state, which shares a border with the neighboring country of Burma or Myanmar. Manipur has nearly three million residents with most of the people belonging to the Meitei ethnic group comprising Yaithibi, Loi, Kuki and Naga peoples. These residents speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages. Meitei or Manipuri is the official language of the state. The state is known for its intrinsic ‘Manipuri’ dance form. Agriculture and hydroelectric power generation form the backbone of the state’s economy.

List of Manipur Holidays in 2021

 

 

1 Jan	Fri	New Year's Day
26 Jan	Tue	Republic Day
15 Feb	Mon	Lui-Ngai-Ni
2 Apr	Fri	Good Friday
14 Apr	Wed	Cheiraoba
1 May	Sat	May Day
13 May	Thu	Idul Fitr
20 Jul	Tue	Bakrid / Eid al Adha
13 Aug	Fri	Patriots Day
15 Aug	Sun	Independence Day
2 Oct	Sat	Gandhi Jayanti
13 Oct	Wed	Maha Ashtami
1 Nov	Mon	Kut
4 Nov	Thu	Diwali
25 Dec	Sat	Christmas Day
31 Dec	Fri	New Year's Eve

Bank Holidays in Manipur in 2021

Date	Reason/Remarks
January
January 1, Friday, 2021	New Year's Day
January 26, Tuesday, 2021	Republic Day
February
February 15, Monday, 2021	Lui-Ngai-Ni
March
March 21, Sunday, 2021	Yaosang 2nd Day
April
April 2, Friday, 2021	Good Friday
April 13, Tuesday, 2021	Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba)
April 14, Wednesday, 2021	Cheiraoba
May
May 1, Saturday, 2021	May Day
May 12, Wednesday, 2021	Idul Fitr
July
July 20, Tuesday, 2021	Bakrid / Eid al Adha
August
August 13, Friday, 2021	Patriots Day
August 15, Sunday, 2021	Independence Day
August 30, Monday, 2021	Janmashtami
October
October 2, Saturday, 2021	Gandhi Jayanti
October 13, Wednesday, 2021	Maha Ashtami
November
November 1, Monday, 2021	Kut
November 4, Thursday, 2021	Diwali
December
December 25, Saturday, 2021	Christmas Day
December 31, Friday, 2021	New Year's Eve

Note: Banks have holidays on second and fourth Saturdays too.

Popular Festivals/Holidays in Manipur 

Ningol Chakouba is a family-bonding festival of Manipur when married women, along with their children, are invited to their paternal house for a grand feast. The harvest festival, generally celebrated in November, is known as Kut. Khuado Pawi, Cheiraoba, Gaan Ngai are few other popular festivals of Manipur. The Sangai Festival has been recently initiated in Manipur to showcase the tourism potential of the state. This festival flaunts the state’s arts, culture, handicrafts, handloom, cuisine, music, and indigenous sports. Apart from these regional festivities, the state also celebrates the common and popular Indian festivals like Eid, Diwali, Dusshera, etc.

The Importance of Knowing the Manipur Holidays in 2021

Apart from the three National Holidays, each state has different regional festivals and holidays. It is important to be aware of the holidays of each state as it can help one plan effectively. People living within the state can plan their vacations or travel itineraries ahead if they know about the holiday dates. People living outside the state can accordingly book their travel tickets if they know about the holiday dates of the state where he or she wishes to travel. Residents will get to know when the banks and the government offices will remain closed. Moreover, a little more knowledge is of no harm and it is always good to be enlightened.