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 | Monday |
New Year's Day
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| January 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| January 26 | Friday |
Republic Day
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| January 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| February 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| February 15 | Thursday |
Lui-Ngai-Ni
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| February 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 03 | Saturday |
Yaosang 2nd Day
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| March 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 30 | Friday |
Good Friday
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| April 02 | Monday |
Annual Closing of Bank Accounts
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| April 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| April 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 01 | Tuesday |
May Day
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| May 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| June 16 | Saturday |
Eid al-Fitr
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| June 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| July 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 13 | Monday |
Patriot's Day
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| August 15 | Wednesday |
Independence Day
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| August 22 | Wednesday |
Eid al-Adha
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| August 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| September 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 02 | Tuesday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| October 17 | Wednesday |
Durga Ashtami
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| October 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| November 01 | Thursday |
Kut
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| November 07 | Wednesday |
Diwali
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| November 09 | Friday |
Ningol Chakkouba
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| November 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 25 | Tuesday |
Christmas
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