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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.
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 |