Staying updated on the Manipur bank holiday schedule for 2026 is essential for managing finances in the "Jeweled Land." Manipur’s calendar is one of the most vibrant in India, blending national pride with deeply significant indigenous festivals.
The latter part of the year features a heavy concentration of regional holidays. Key upcoming dates include Patriots' Day (Aug 13) and Milad-un-Nabi (Aug 26). The festive tempo peaks in the final quarter with Durga Ashtami (Oct 19), the harvest festival of Kut (Nov 1), and the heartwarming Ningol Chakkouba (Nov 11/12). The year concludes with Nupi Lan Day (Dec 12) and Christmas, ensuring several opportunities for long weekends.
Key Banking Observations for 2026:
- Long Weekend Alert: Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2) and Christmas Day (Dec 25) both fall on Fridays, creating perfect 3-day windows.
- Regional Exclusives: Banks in Manipur observe unique closures like Ningol Chakkouba and Nupi Lan Day that are not found elsewhere in India.
- Digital Services: While physical branches in Imphal and beyond follow the 2nd/4th Saturday rule, mobile banking and ATMs remain fully operational 24/7.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in Manipur:
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List of Bank Holidays in Manipur for 2026:
Here is the complete list of bank holidays in Manipur for 2026, with dates and weekdays so you can check at a glance.
| Date | Weekday | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 24 January 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 14 February 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 February 2026 | Sunday | Lui-Ngai-Ni |
| 28 February 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 03 March 2026 | Tuesday | Yaosang |
| 04 March 2026 | Wednesday | Yaosang 2nd Day |
| 14 March 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Idul Fitr |
| 28 March 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 03 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 11 April 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Cheiraoba |
| 25 April 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 01 May 2026 | Friday | May Day |
| 09 May 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 23 May 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
| 13 June 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 27 June 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 11 July 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 16 July 2026 | Thursday | Ratha Yathra |
| 25 July 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 08 August 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 13 August 2026 | Thursday | Patriots Day |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 22 August 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 04 September 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 12 September 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 26 September 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 02 October 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 10 October 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 19 October 2026 | Monday | Maha Ashtami |
| 24 October 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 01 November 2026 | Sunday | Kut |
| 08 November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali |
| 12 November 2026 | Thursday | Ningol Chakkouba |
| 14 November 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 28 November 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 12 December 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 31 December 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
Frequently Asked Questions: Manipur Bank Holidays 2026
Yes. Patriots' Day is a significant state holiday observed on Thursday, August 13, 2026. All banks across Manipur will remain closed to honor the heroes of the 1891 Anglo-Manipur War.
Ningol Chakkouba, the greatest festival of the Meiteis, is tentatively scheduled as a bank holiday on Wednesday, November 11 or Thursday, November 12, 2026, depending on the lunar calendar and government notification.
Yes. Kut (Chavang Kut), the harvest festival of the Kuki-Chin-Mizo tribes, is observed on November 1, 2026. Since it falls on a Sunday in 2026, standard banking closures already apply.
Nupi Lan Day commemorates the historic women's war against British rule. It is observed as a bank holiday on Saturday, December 12, 2026. Since this is the 2nd Saturday of the month, all banks would already be closed under the standard RBI mandate.
Yes, Manipur observes Durga Ashtami (Bor Numit) as a holiday. In 2026, this falls on Monday, October 19, followed by Kwak Jatra (Dussehra) on Wednesday, October 21.