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Sikkim Government Calendar 2025
The Sikkim Government Calendar for 2025 includes the following holidays:
- January Holidays
- New Year's Day: January 1, Wednesday
- Makara Sankranti: January 14, Tuesday
- Republic Day: January 26, Sunday
- Sonam Losar: January 30, Thursday
- Losoong/Namsoong: January 1-5
- Nyempa Guzom: January 5-6
- February Holidays
- Losar: February 28, Friday
- March Holidays
- Holi: March 14, Friday
- Idul Fitr: March 31, Monday
- April Holidays
- Ram Navami: April 6, Sunday
- Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti: April 14, Monday
- Good Friday: April 18, Friday
- May Holidays
- State Day: May 16, Friday
- Shyadar Pidar: May 12, Monday
- Buddha Purnima: May 12, Monday
- June Holidays
- Saga Dawa: June 11, Wednesday
- Bakrid/Eid al Adha: June 7, Saturday
- July Holidays
- Bhanu Jayanti: July 13, Sunday
- Drukpa Tshechi: July 28, Monday
- August Holidays
- Tendong Lho Rum Faat: August 8, Friday
- Independence Day: August 15, Friday
- Janmashtami: August 16, Saturday
- Nepali Bhasa Manyata Diwas: August 20, Wednesday
- Teej/Haritalika: August 26, Tuesday
- September Holidays
- Indra Jatra: September 7, Sunday
- Pang Lhabsol: September 7, Sunday
- Maha Saptami: September 29, Monday
- Maha Ashtami: September 30, Tuesday
- October Holidays
- Maha Navami: October 1, Wednesday
- Vijaya Dashami: October 2, Thursday
- Gandhi Jayanti: October 2, Thursday
- Diwali: October 21, Tuesday
- Bhai Dooj: October 23, Thursday
- November Holidays
- Lhabab Duchen: November 11, Tuesday
- December Holidays
- Christmas Day: December 25, Thursday
- Tamu Losar: December 30, Tuesday
Please note that these dates are subject to change as official announcements are made. For the most up-to-date information, you can visit official website https://sikkim.gov.in/
Sikkim, a state in northeastern India, is divided into four districts:
1. East Sikkim
2. West Sikkim
3. North Sikkim
4. South Sikkim
Key facts about Sikkim:
- Capital: Gangtok
- Largest city: Gangtok
- Population (2021 census): approximately 6.7 lakh (670,000)
- Area: 7,096 sq km
- Language: Nepali, Sikkimese, Tibetan, English
- Religion: Hinduism (57%), Buddhism (28%), Christianity (10%)
- Famous for: Scenic landscapes, trekking, Buddhist monasteries, tea gardens
District-wise information:
1. East Sikkim:
- Headquarters: Gangtok
- Population: 2,83,583
- Area: 954 sq km
2. West Sikkim:
- Headquarters: Geyzing
- Population: 1,36,299
- Area: 1,166 sq km
3. North Sikkim:
- Headquarters: Mangan
- Population: 43,709
- Area: 4,226 sq km
4. South Sikkim:
- Headquarters: Namchi
- Population: 1,46,850
- Area: 750 sq km
Sikkim's districts offer diverse experiences:
- Trekking routes (Kanchenjunga Base Camp, Singalila Ridge)
- Scenic landscapes (Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass)
- Buddhist monasteries (Rumtek, Enchey)
- Tea gardens (Templeton Tea Estate)
Sikkim's districts are further divided into:
- Sub-divisions
- Blocks
- Gram Panchayats
Each district has its unique culture, geography, and attractions.
Sub-division wise:
- East Sikkim: 3 sub-divisions (Gangtok, Pakyong, Rongli)
- West Sikkim: 2 sub-divisions (Geyzing, Soreng)
- North Sikkim: 2 sub-divisions (Mangan, Chungthang)
- South Sikkim: 2 sub-divisions (Namchi, Ravangla)
Block-wise:
- East Sikkim: 9 blocks
- West Sikkim: 6 blocks
- North Sikkim: 5 blocks
- South Sikkim: 6 blocks
Gram Panchayat-wise:
- Total: 184 Gram Panchayats
Each block comprises multiple Gram Panchayats.
