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 | Tuesday |
New Year's Day
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| January 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| January 26 | Saturday |
Republic Day
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| February 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| February 15 | Friday |
Lui-Ngai-Ni
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| February 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 21 | Thursday |
Yaosang 2nd Day
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| March 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| April 06 | Saturday |
Sajibu Nongmapanba
(Cheiraoba)
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| April 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| April 14 | Sunday |
Cheiraoba
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| April 19 | Friday |
Good Friday
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| April 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 01 | Wednesday |
May Day
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| May 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 05 | Wednesday |
Idul Fitr
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| June 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| June 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| July 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 12 | Monday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
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| August 13 | Tuesday |
Patriots Day
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| August 15 | Thursday |
Independence Day
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| August 24 | Saturday |
Janmashtami
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| September 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 02 | Wednesday |
Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 06 | Sunday |
Maha Ashtami
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| October 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| October 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 27 | Sunday |
Diwali
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| November 01 | Friday |
Kut
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| November 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 25 | Wednesday |
Christmas Day
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| December 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 31 | Tuesday |
New Year's Eve
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