Manipur is in North Eastern India. The state has a significant opportunities for generation of hydel power. In fact, the government is looking at tapping the huge potential that exists in the state. Imphal is the capital of Manipur. The state has mostly an agrarian economy. The state is also known for its scenic beauty. It has caves, waterfalls, lakes and islands and big scope in eco tourism. Bishnupur City, Chandel City, Churachandpur City are some of the major cities of Manipur.
Insurgency has been a problem in Manipur with many groups fighting for sovereignty. Manipur gets extremely cold in the winter, with temperature dipping to below 0 degree celcius. Frost and snow in the region is not uncommon. The state also receives heavy rainfall.
Date & Month | Day | Holiday |
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January 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
January 8 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
January 15 | Saturday | Gaan-Ngai |
January 22 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
January 26 | Wednesday | Republic Day |
February 12 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
February 15 | Tuesday | Lui-Ngai-Ni |
February 26 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
March 12 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
March 18 | Friday | Yaosang |
March 19 | Saturday | Yaosang 2nd Day |
March 26 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
April 9 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
April 14 | Thursday | Cheiraoba |
April 15 | Friday | Good Friday |
April 23 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
May 1 | Sunday | May Day |
May 3 | Tuesday | Idul Fitr |
May 14 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
May 28 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
June 11 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
June 25 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
July 1 | Friday | Ratha Yathra |
July 9 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
July 10 | Sunday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
July 23 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
August 13 | Saturday | Patriots Day |
August 15 | Monday | Independence Day |
August 19 | Friday | Janmashtami |
August 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
September 10 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
September 24 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
October 2 | Sunday | Gandhi Jayanti |
October 3 | Monday | Maha Ashtami |
October 8 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
October 22 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
October 24 | Monday | Diwali |
October 25 | Tuesday | Diwali |
October 27 | Thursday | Ningol Chakkouba |
November 1 | Tuesday | Kut |
November 12 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
November 26 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
December 10 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
December 24 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
December 25 | Sunday | Christmas Day |
December 31 | Saturday | New Year's Eve |