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 10 | Tuesday |
Gaan Ngai
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| January 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| January 26 | Thursday |
Republic Day
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| January 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| February 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| February 15 | Wednesday |
Lui-Ngai-Ni
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| February 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 13 | Monday |
Yaosang 2nd Day
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| March 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 29 | Wednesday |
Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba)
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| April 01 | Saturday |
Annual Closing of Bank Accounts
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| April 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| April 14 | Friday |
Cheiraoba / Good Friday
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| April 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 01 | Monday |
May Day
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| May 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| June 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 26 | Monday |
Eid al-Fitr
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| July 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 15 | Tuesday |
Independence Day (JanmaAsthami)
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| August 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| September 02 | Saturday |
Eid al-Zuha
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| September 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| September 28 | Thursday |
Durga Ashtami
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| October 02 | Monday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| October 19 | Thursday |
Diwali
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| October 21 | Saturday |
Ningol Chakkouba
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| October 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| November 01 | Wednesday |
Kut
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| November 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 25 | Monday |
Christmas
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