List of Bank Holidays in Sikkim [January to December 2023]

Bank holidays in Sikkim 2023 consist of days of religious or regional importance on which the banks remain closed in the state. Sikkim, often known as the "Rice Valley," is the smallest of all the Indian states. The state is one of three ecoregions in the country and is located in the lower Himalayas. There are many bank holidays in Sikkim for private and public sector banks in 2023.

The state government sets a list of annual bank holidays, following the guidelines given by the Reserve Bank of India. We have shared a list of bank holidays in Sikkim in 2023 here, along with details about some of the most important regional holidays of the state.

Bank Holidays in Sikkim 2023

The banking institutions follow a set of guidelines from the state government to determine the bank holidays in Sikkim. While many of the public occasions can be variable holidays, there are also certain fixed bank holidays in Sikkim. The fixed holidays include the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

Besides the days mentioned above, the other bank holidays in Sikkim are observed on national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti), and other public occasions. We have shared more about the Sikkim bank holidays here.

List of Bank Holidays in Sikkim 2023

Find out the date, day and type of holiday for all the bank holidays in Sikkim in 2023 from the table shared below.

Bank Holidays in Sikkim - Details

There are many regional and religious bank holidays in Sikkim in 2023. We have shared the details of some of the regional Sikkim bank holidays here:

Losoong

The Sikkimese New Year is known as Losoong. The Losoong festival is held in rural Sikkim to commemorate the conclusion of the harvest season and the tenth month of the Tibetan calendar. It is observed as a regional bank holiday in Sikkim.

Sonam Lochar

Sonam Lochar is an annual festival in Sikkim that takes place between January and February. Sonam Lochar is an important Tamang celebration that celebrates the start of the new year. The festival will begin on February 2 this year. As Sonam Lochar is an important day, it is declared as a regional bank holiday in Sikkim.

Losar

This is the Tibetan New Year, and it marks the beginning of the Tibetan calendar year, which is based on a 12-month lunar calendar. Losar is an important day on which people get together to celebrate in various ways. It is also one of the important regional bank holidays in Sikkim.

State Day

May 16 is a state bank holiday in Sikkim. It commemorates the day when Sikkim became India's 22nd state in 1975. Before this, the state of Sikkim was ruled by a monarch of the Namgyal dynasty. In 1950, the Indo-Sikkim treaty was successfully signed and the state became a part of the Indian union. To remember this significant event, State Day is observed as a Sikkim bank holiday.

Bhanu Jayanti

The birth anniversary of Bhanubhakta Acharya is commemorated on Bhanu Jayanti. According to the Nepali calendar, it occurs on the 29th day of the month of Ashad. In Sikkim, it is commemorated every year with great enthusiasm. Bhanu Jayanti is another one of the Sikkim bank holidays in 2023.

FAQs on Bank Holidays in Sikkim

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

The bank holidays in Sikkim in 2023 include Losar, Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Ambedkar Jayanti, Ram Navami, Idul Fitr, Vijaya Dashmi, Diwali, Janmashtami, Bhanu Jayanti, Independence Day, Sonam Losar, Gandhi Jayanti, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, etc.

Q2. Is August 8 a bank holiday in Sikkim?

Yes, August 8 will be a bank holiday in Sikkim on the occasion of Tendong Lho Rum Faat. This festival is celebrated by the Lepchas, on Tendong Hill. This festival is celebrated in honor of the almighty who saved the ancestors of the Lepchas. People wear colorful masks and traditional attire on this day.

Q3. Are there any regional bank holidays in Sikkim?

Yes, there are many regional bank holidays in Tripura. Some of them include Tendong Lho Rum Faat, Sonam Losar, Bhanu Jayanti, Losar, Losoong, Tamu Losar, Indra Jatra, Statehood Day, etc. All these days are observed as a bank holiday in Sikkim.

Q4. How many national bank holidays are there in Sikkim?

Three national bank holidays are celebrated in Sikkim, including Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2). All these bank holidays are set by the Reserve Bank of India and the private and public banks are obligated to observe them.

Q5. Is Saturday a bank holiday in Sikkim?

Only some Saturdays are bank holidays in Sikkim. According to the Reserve Bank of India, only the second and fourth Saturdays of the month are bank holidays in Sikkim. In case there is a fifth Saturday in the month, it is to be observed as a working day.

Q6. Where can I find the list of bank holidays in Sikkim 2023?

You can find the list of bank holidays in Sikkim 2023 here. By following this list, you can conveniently plan your bank visit throughout the different months of the year. We have also shared details about some of the most significant regional bank holidays in Sikkim here.