Sikkim Government Holiday List 2023

In this article, we have listed down all the dates that have been approved by the government for an official holiday.

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Sikkim is known for its stunning natural beauty, including the Kanchenjunga mountain range and the Teesta and Rangeet river valleys. Sikkim is also known for its diverse culture, with a mix of Nepali, Bhutia, and Lepcha communities. The state has a rich history and was an independent kingdom until it became a part of India in 1975. Today, Sikkim is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors with its scenic beauty, unique culture, and vibrant festivals.

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In this article, we have listed down all the dates that have been approved by the government for an official holiday.

Government Holiday List for Sikkim in 2023

.No. Occasion Date(s) Day(s)
1 New Year’s Day 01st January Sunday
2 Maghe Sankranti 15th January Sunday
3 Sonam Lochhar 22nd January Sunday
4 Repubic Day 26th January Thursday
5 Losar 21st February Tuesday
6 Bhumchu 7th March Tuesday
7 Holi 8th March Wednesday
8 Ramnawami (Chaite Dasai) 30th March Thursday
9 Good Friday 07th April Friday
10 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti 14th April Friday
11 Id Ul Fitr 22nd April Saturday
12 Shyadar Pidar 5th May Friday
13 State Day 16th May Tuesday
14 Saga Dawa 4th June Sunday
15 Bhanu Jayanti 13th July Thursday
16 Drukpa Tshe – zi 21st July Friday
17 Guru Rimpoche’s Thuagkar Tshechu 28th July Friday
18 Tendong Lho Rum Fast 8th August Tuesday
19 Independence Day 15th August Tuesday
20 Nepali Bhasa Manyata Diwas 20th August Sunday
21 Pang-Lhabsol 31st August Thursday
22 Janmasthami 7th September Thursday
23 Teej (Haritalika) 18th September Monday
24 Indrajatra 29th September Friday
25 Gandhi Jayanti 2nd October Monday
26 "Birthday of Late Nar Bahadur Bhandari Former Chief Minister of Sikkim" 5th October Thursday
27 Durga Puja (Dasain) 23rd to 27th October Monday to Friday
28 Lhabab Duechen 4th November Saturday
29 Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) 13th to 15th November Monday to Wednesday
30 Teyongsi Sirijunga Sawan Tongnam 27th November Monday
31 Kagyed Dance 11th December Monday
32 Losoong / Namsoong 13th to 17th December Wednesday to Sunday
33 Chasok Tongnam 16th December Saturday
34 Nyempa Guzom 18th to 19th December Monday to Tuesday
35 Christmas 25th December Monday
36 Puhgal Parim 26th December Tuesday
37 Sakewa 26th December Tuesday
38 Tamu Lochar 30th December Saturday
39 Barahimizong 31st December Sunday
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