Mizoram’s holidays clearly reflect how closely public life here is tied to the church, the sense of togetherness, and the weekly rhythm of rest. Unlike many other states where festivals are packed throughout the calendar year, Mizoram’s public calendar is relatively lean. When a holiday is observed, it is usually observed completely.
Christian celebrations are part and parcel of the state holiday schedule. Symbolism notwithstanding, Good Friday, Christmas, and Easter affect work schedules and travel itineraries across the state. As Sundays already function as a near-universal pause, public holidays tend to reinforce rather than interfere with this practice.
There are several national civic holidays, and a handful of local holidays, although government offices usually follow the state notified calendar. Private employers usually follow the calendar more closely than in many other states. The holidays work in Mizoram because they are how the state already lives.
List of National, Public, and Regional Holidays in Mizoram for 2026
| S.No. | Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 01 | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| 2 | Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| 3 | Feb 20 | Friday | State Day (Mizoram Statehood Day) | State |
| 4 | Mar 04 | Wednesday | Holi | Religious |
| 5 | Mar 21 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr | Religious |
| 6 | Apr 03 | Friday | Good Friday | Religious |
| 7 | May 01 | Friday | Labour Day | National |
| 8 | May 01 | Friday | Buddha Purnima | Religious |
| 9 | Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| 10 | Oct 02 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| 11 | Oct 20 | Tuesday | Dussehra (Vijaya Dasami) | Religious |
| 12 | Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Religious |
Christian holidays and national days form the backbone of Mizoram’s official holiday calendar. Dates for certain regional and religious festivals are finalised through official state notifications each year and may vary slightly based on lunar calendars.
For Those Living or Working in Mizoram
State government offices and public institutions observe the Mizoram government holiday list issued every year, while banks follow the holiday list issued by the Reserve Bank of India. Private employers generally follow the state calendar, and Christian holidays are widely observed in the private sector.
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FAQs
1. Why do Christian holidays dominate Mizoram’s holiday calendar?
Christianity figures largely in public and community life, so people attend these celebrations almost without exception.
2. Is Sunday treated differently in Mizoram?
Yes. Sunday is not a national holiday in spite of it being widely observed as a day of rest for government offices, businesses, and communities.
3. Are private companies required to follow the state holiday list?
No, but most probably do on major Christian and national holidays.
4. Does Mizoram observe many regional festivals?
When compared to other states, the calendar year in Mizoram has fewer regional holidays and is more sharply defined.