Manipur is in North Eastern India. The state has a significant opportunities for generation of hydel power. In fact, the government is looking at tapping the huge potential that exists in the state. Imphal is the capital of Manipur. The state has mostly an agrarian economy. The state is also known for its scenic beauty. It has caves, waterfalls, lakes and islands and big scope in eco tourism. Bishnupur City, Chandel City, Churachandpur City are some of the major cities of Manipur.
Insurgency has been a problem in Manipur with many groups fighting for sovereignty. Manipur gets extremely cold in the winter, with temperature dipping to below 0 degree celcius. Frost and snow in the region is not uncommon. The state also receives heavy rainfall.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
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| January 01 | Friday |
New Year's Day
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| January 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| January 22 | Friday |
Gaan Ngai
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| January 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| January 26 | Tuesday |
Republic Day
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| February 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| February 15 | Monday |
Lui-Ngai-Ni
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| February 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 23 | Wednesday |
Doljatra (Yaosang)
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| March 25 | Friday |
Good Friday
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| March 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| April 01 | Friday |
Annual Closing of Bank Account Day
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| April 08 | Friday |
Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba)
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| April 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| April 13 | Wednesday |
Cheiraoba
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| April 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 01 | Sunday |
Labor Day
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| May 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| June 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| July 06 | Wednesday |
Id-ul-Fitr (Rathajatra)
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| July 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 15 | Monday |
Independence Day
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| August 25 | Thursday |
Janmasthami
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| August 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| September 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 02 | Sunday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| October 09 | Sunday |
Maha Ashtami
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| October 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 30 | Sunday |
Diwali
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| November 01 | Tuesday |
Ningol Chakkouba / Kut
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| November 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 13 | Tuesday |
Id Milad
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| December 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 25 | Sunday |
Christmas
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| December 26 | Monday |
Post Christmas
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| December 31 | Saturday |
New Years Eve
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