Sikkim Public Holidays List 2025

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:46 AM IST

Updated on 14 Jul, 2025, 9:02 AM IST

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People living in India’s north-eastern state of Sikkim need to know about Sikkim’s public holidays so that they can plan various tasks well. This is because the majority of offices are closed on days mentioned in the list of holidays in Sikkim in 2025. Such a list is declared by the state government at the beginning of the calendar year.

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Sikkim’s general holidays are usually followed by public-sector enterprises, private-sector enterprises, as well as educational institutions. Sikkim’s public holiday list for 2025 comprises days that are celebrated as national events. Public holidays in Sikkim also include popular religious festivals that are unique to the state. Read ahead to know more about public holidays in Sikkim.

Sikkim Public Holidays Calendar 2025

Listed below are the days declared as public holidays in Sikkim. Major national events like Gandhi Jayanti are fixed, however, there are certain festivals based on the lunar calendar that cannot be predicted with 100% certainty. Therefore, the following list may be subject to changes.

Holidays in Sikkim During January 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	1 January	New Year
Tuesday	14 January	Makar Sankarnti
Sunday	26 January	Republic Day
Thursday	30 January	Sonam Losar

Holidays in Sikkim During February 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	28 February	Losar

Holidays in Sikkim During March 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	14 March	Holi
Monday	31 March	Id-ul-Fir

Holidays in Sikkim During April 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	06 April	Ram Navami
Monday	14 April	Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
Friday	18 April	Good Friday

Holidays in Sikkim During May 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	16 May	State Day

Holidays in Sikkim During June 2025

No public holidays in Sikkim during June 2025.

Holidays in Sikkim During July 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	13 July	Bhanu Jayanti

Holidays in Sikkim During August 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	8 August	Tendong Lho Rum Faat
Friday	15 August	Independence Day
Saturday	16 August	Janmashtami
Tuesday	26 August	Hartalika Teej

Holidays in Sikkim During September 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	07 September	Indra Jatra
Monday	29 September	Maha Saptami
Tuesday	30 September	Maha Ashtami

Holidays in Sikkim During October 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	01 October	Maha Navami
Thursday	02 October	Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday	21 October	Diwali
Thursday	23 October	Bhai Dooj

Holidays in Sikkim During November 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	11 November	Lhabab Duchen

Holidays in Sikkim During December 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	25 December	Christmas
Tuesday	30 December	Tamu Losar

Note: The official list of holidays is declared by Sikkim’s state government. The days mentioned in the list of holidays are applicable in the following important cities and cross the state.

Gangtok
Pelling
Lachung
Lachen
Namchi
Ravangla

Also, read: India Public Holidays List 2025

Top Festivals in Sikkim

Sikkim is known for its mountains and vibrant culture. It is home to several peaceful monasteries. You can visit them for their architecture and mediate as well. From lakes to valleys, and from restaurants to national parks, Sikkim has a lot to offer for national as well as international tourists.

If you happen to visit the state during one of the festivals, you will come back with lots of stories. Sikkim can be enjoyed by both young and old. Here’s a list of prominent festivals celebrated in Sikkim.

Losoong Festival: This festival is like a carnival and a new year celebration. It is known for the Chaam dance and contests involving archery. Losoong festival is not only celebrated by the Bhutias and Lepchas but also by the tribal people.
Losar Festival: The Losar Festival is a Tibetan New Year event. It is held in February. This is a harvest festival and also goes by the name of Gyalpo Losar. People visit monasteries, perform rituals, visit loved ones and offer flowers.
Bhumchu Festival: Bhumchu is the traditional name for a sacred pot containing holy water. This festival is based on the Tibetan lunar calendar. Several devotees from in and around neighbouring cities and states come to the Tashiding monastery for the festival.
International Flower Festival: Sikkim’s geographical location gives it the advantage of growing beautiful flowers, namely: Rhododendron and Orchid. These flowers along with other varieties are showcased to the audience during the International Flower Festival held in Gangtok.
Saga Dawa: This festival is celebrated by the Mahayana Buddhists. It features masked dances and lighting of lamps in monasteries. A convoy of monks moves about in Gangtok chanting hymns during Saga Dawa.
Tendong Lho Rum Faat: This is a three-day festival observed all over the state. It is celebrated by Sikkim’s Lepcha tribe. People pray to Mount Tendong situated in Namchi during the festival. They also make the mountain’s model in their home and worship it.