The people of Nagaland are commonly referred to as Nagas. While there is a belief that many Nagas may have originated from Mongolia, this notion lacks substantiation. Alongside Meghalaya and Mizoram, Nagaland is one of the three Indian states with a Christian majority, constituting nearly 90 percent of the population. English is the predominant language spoken by the majority of Nagas and serves as the official language of the state. Nagaland observes various bank holidays, encompassing both nationally recognized holidays and those specific to the region.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 01 | Sunday |
New Year's Day
|
| January 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| January 26 | Thursday |
Republic Day
|
| January 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| February 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| February 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| March 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| March 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| April 01 | Saturday |
Annual Closing of Bank Account
|
| April 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| April 14 | Friday |
Good Friday
|
| April 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| May 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| May 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| June 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| June 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| June 26 | Monday |
Id-ul-Fitr
|
| July 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| July 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| August 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| August 15 | Tuesday |
Independence Day
|
| August 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| September 02 | Saturday |
Id-ul zuha
|
| September 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| September 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| September 29 | Friday |
Dussehra (Durga Puja)
|
| September 30 | Saturday |
Dussehra (Durga Puja)
|
| October 02 | Monday |
Mahatama Gandhi Jayanti
|
| October 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| October 19 | Thursday |
Diwali
|
| October 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| November 04 | Saturday |
Sri Guru Nanak's Jayanti
|
| November 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| November 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| December 01 | Friday |
Sate Inauguration Day
|
| December 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| December 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| December 24 | Sunday |
Christmas Eve
|
| December 25 | Monday |
Christmas
|
| December 26 | Tuesday |
Christmas Festival
|
| December 27 | Wednesday |
Christmas Festival
|

Dimapur City, Mokokchung, Wokha, Phek are some of the popular cities in Nagaland. Due to the natural beauty of the state, there is a big scope for promoting tourism. However, there are worries over insurgency and the difficult geographical terrain in the region. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland state. Nagas celebrate a number of festivals, most of which are tribe related.