List of Bank Holidays Manipur 2023

By : Neha Dhyani

Updated : Mar 8, 2023, 10:30

There are many bank holidays in Manipur in 2023. Manipur is a part of India's northeastern region, with Imphal as its capital city. The state spans an area of 22,327 square kilometres. Many festivals and days of regional importance are observed as bank holidays in Manipur by both private and public sector banks.

The banks in Manipur also remain closed on many regionally significant days. Here, we have shared the list of bank holidays in Manipur, along with details about some of the most important bank holidays.

List of Holidays in Manipur Banks 2023

Here, you can check the names and dates of all the bank holidays in Manipur:

Date & Month

Day

Manipur Bank Holidays

Type of Holiday

January 3

Tuesday

Imoinu Iratpa

Regional

January 4

Wednesday

Gaan-Ngai

Regional

January 9

Monday

L Maharaja Gambhir Singh Death Anniversary

Regional

January 26

Thursday

Republic Day

Public

February 15

Wednesday

Lui-Ngai-Ni

Regional

March 8

Wednesday

Holi

Religious

March 8

Wednesday

Yaosang

Regional

March 22

Wednesday

Sajibu Nongmapanba

Regional

March 30

Thursday

Ram Navami

Religious

April 1

Saturday

Annual Closing of Bank Accounts

Official

April 7

Friday

Good Friday

Religious

April 14

Friday

Ambedkar Jayanti

Public

April 14

Friday

Cheiraoba

Regional

April 22

Saturday

Idul Fitr

Religious

April 23

Sunday

Khongjam Day

Regional

June 20

Tuesday

Kang

Regional

June 29

Thursday

Bakrid / Eid al Adha

Religious

July 29

Saturday

Muharram

Religious

August 13

Sunday

Patriot’s Day

Regional

August 15

Tuesday

Independence Day

Public

September 7

Thursday

Janmashtami

Religious

September 28

Thursday

Milad-ul-Nabi

Religious

October 2

Monday

Gandhi Jayanti

Public

October 24

Tuesday

Vijaya Dashami

Religious

October 28

Saturday

Mera Houchongba

Regional

November 1

Wednesday

Kut

Regional

November 12

Sunday

Diwali

Religious

November 15

Wednesday

Ningol Chakkouba

Regional

November 15

Wednesday

Bhai Tika

Religious

November 27

Monday

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Religious

December 12

Tuesday

Nupi Lal

Regional

December 25

Monday

Christmas Day

Religious

Bank Holidays in Manipur - Details

Along with national, religious, and other notable holidays, there are quite a few regional bank holidays in Manipur. Here, we have shared the details of some of the most significant bank holidays in Manipur in 2023:

Lui-Ngai-Ni (February 15)

Every year on February 15, Manipur celebrates Lui-Ngai-Ni. It is one of the bank holidays in Manipur. Lui-Ngai-Ni is observed in all Naga-populated areas of Manipur; however, the primary festival is alternatively held in the state's main Naga district headquarters. Manipur has celebrated this festival as a state holiday since 1998.

Sajibu Nongmapanba (March 22)

Sajibu Nongmapanba is a bank holiday in Manipur that is celebrated on the first day of the lunar month of Sajibu (April). 'Sajibu' refers to the first month, 'Nongma' refers to the first day of the month, and 'Panba' refers to the state of being.

Patriot's Day (August 13)

Patriot's Day is a bank holiday in Manipur marked on August 13. It honours all those who perished in 1891 while resisting the British Empire. Yuvaraj Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General, and Paona Brajabasi were hung in Bir Tikendrajit Park on August 13, 1891.

Kut (November 1)

Every year on November 1, a bank holiday in Manipur is granted for Kut, an Indian state-level festival. Kuts are the Kuki-Chin-Mizo people's ancient festivities. Different Kuts celebrate key agricultural events throughout the year, such as harvest seasons.

Bhai Tika (November 15)

This regional bank holiday in Manipur is observed on the second day of the Hindu month of Kartik. It is also known as Bhai Dooj, which occurs immediately after the Diwali holiday (either in October or November). Bhai Tika is a holiday that honours the brother-sister bond.

Ningol Chakkouba (November 15)

Ningol Chakouba is an Indian state-level bank holiday in Manipur that is celebrated on the second day of the month of Heyangei (either October or November) each year. On Ningol Chakouba, parents invite their newlywed daughters to a magnificent feast at their "mapam" (mother's house).

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FAQs on Bank Holidays in Manipur

Q1. What are the bank holidays in Manipur in 2023?

Bank holidays in Manipur in 2023 include Republic Day, Holi, Ram Navami, Good Friday, Ambedkar Jayanti, Idul Fitr, Vijaya Dashmi, Diwali, Independence Day, Christmas, Kut, Ningol Chakkouba, Patriot’s Day, Sajibu Nongmaoanba, Lui-Ngai-Ni, etc.

Q2. Why is August 13 a bank holiday in Manipur?

August 13 is observed as one of the bank holidays in Manipur. On this day, all those brave people who perished in 1891 while resisting the British Empire are remembered. Yuvaraj Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General, and Paona Brajabasi were hung in Bir Tikendrajit Park on August 13, 1891 and are remembered on this day.

Q3. How many national bank holidays are there in Manipur?

There are three gazetted bank holidays in Manipur, which include Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2). These holidays are set by the Reserve Bank of India and are observed by all the private and public banks in India.

Q4. Where can I find the list of bank holidays in Manipur?

You can get the list of bank holidays in Manipur here. We have also shared the date and day on which the respective holidays will be observed in Manipur in 2023. To help you get an insight about the culture of the state, we have also shared details about the most significant holidays in Manipur.

Q5. Why is November 15 a bank holiday in Manipur?

This year on November 15, two regional festivals will be marked in the state of Manipur. One of the festivals is Bhai Tika, which is also known as Bhai Dooj in other parts of the country. The other one is Ningol Chakkouba, which is celebrated to commemorate the bond between married women and their parental families.