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Mizoram Holiday Calendar 2026: Chapchar Kut, Remna Ni, Public & Commercial Holidays

In Mizoram, public, commercial, and workplace holidays are regulated under the Mizoram Shops and Establishments Act, 2010, the Factories Act, 1948, and annual notifications issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), Government of Mizoram under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

Enterprises in Aizawl, Lunglei, and Champhai must structure their annual leave calendars to reflect the cultural traditions of the Mizo people—prominently featuring Chapchar Kut, Remna Ni (Peace Day), and an extended Christmas and New Year festive block.

Mizoram Statutory Mandate

Under the Mizoram Shops and Establishments Act, 2010, employers must provide a minimum of 8 paid holidays per year, including the 3 National Holidays and regional festive closures.

📅 Official Mizoram Statutory Holiday Calendar 2026​

DateDayHoliday / OccasionClassificationMandatory for Private Sector?
01-01-2026ThursdayNew Year's DayState Gazetted / RegionalYes (Major State Festive Block)
02-01-2026FridayNew Year HolidayState Gazetted / RegionalYes (Major State Festive Block)
11-01-2026SundayMissionary Day (Chanchin Tha Thlen Ni)State Gazetted / RegionalOptional / Sunday Overlap
26-01-2026MondayRepublic DayNational HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
20-02-2026FridayState Day (Mizoram Statehood Day)State Foundation DayYes (Major State Mandate)
06-03-2026FridayChapchar Kut (Spring Harvest Festival of Joy)State Gazetted / RegionalYes (Major Cultural Mandate)
01-04-2026WednesdayAnnual Bank Account ClosingNI Act (Sec 25)Banks Only
03-04-2026FridayGood FridayGazette / NI ActYes (Major State Priority)
14-04-2026TuesdayDr. B.R. Ambedkar JayantiState & National GazetteYes
01-05-2026FridayMay DayState Mandatory HolidayYes (Statutory Mandate)
11-06-2026ThursdayYMA Day (Young Mizo Association Day)State Gazetted / RegionalYes (Major Civil Society Mandate)
30-06-2026TuesdayRemna Ni (Mizo Peace Accord Day)State Gazetted / RegionalYes (Major Historic Mandate)
06-07-2026MondayMhango Kut / Thalfavang KutState Gazetted / RegionalOptional / Regional
15-08-2026SaturdayIndependence DayNational HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
02-10-2026FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiNational HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
20-10-2026TuesdayDussehra (Vijayadashami)Gazette / NI ActOptional / Corporate Choice
08-11-2026SundayDiwaliGazette / NI ActOptional / Sunday Overlap
24-12-2026ThursdayChristmas EveState Gazetted / RegionalYes (Major State Festive Block)
25-12-2026FridayChristmas DayGazette / NI ActYes (Major State Festive Block)
26-12-2026SaturdayChristmas Celebration (Day 2)State Gazetted / RegionalYes (Major State Festive Block)
31-12-2026ThursdayNew Year's EveState Gazetted / RegionalYes (Major State Festive Block)

📋 Employer Compliance Checklist for Mizoram​

  1. Annual Notice of Holidays: Exhibit the approved holiday schedule on workplace notice boards by 1st January.
  2. Weekly Day of Rest: Provide one full day of weekly rest to all employees.
  3. Double Wages or Comp-Off: Provide double wages (200%), or regular pay plus a paid compensatory off within 30 days to employees who work on a declared holiday.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)​

1. What is Chapchar Kut in Mizoram?​

Chapchar Kut is the most popular Mizo spring festival celebrated with traditional Cheraw (bamboo) dances, music, and feasts after clearing the forest for Jhum cultivation. It is a premier state public holiday.

2. What is Remna Ni (June 30th)?​

Remna Ni (Peace Day) commemorates the signing of the historic Mizo Peace Accord on 30th June 1986 between the Mizo National Front (MNF) and the Government of India, ending two decades of insurgency. It is observed as a major state holiday.