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 | Tuesday |
New Year's Day
|
| January 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| January 26 | Saturday |
Republic Day
|
| February 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| February 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| March 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| March 21 | Thursday |
Holi
|
| March 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| April 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| April 19 | Friday |
Good Friday
|
| April 20 | Saturday |
Easter Saturday
|
| April 21 | Sunday |
Easter Sunday
|
| April 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| May 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| May 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| June 05 | Wednesday |
Idul Fitr
|
| June 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| June 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| July 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| July 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| August 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| August 12 | Monday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
|
| August 15 | Thursday |
Independence Day
|
| August 24 | Saturday |
Janmashtami
|
| September 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| September 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| October 02 | Wednesday |
Gandhi Jayanti
|
| October 07 | Monday | |
| October 08 | Tuesday |
Vijaya Dashami
|
| October 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| October 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| October 27 | Sunday |
Diwali
|
| November 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| November 10 | Sunday |
Eid e Milad
|
| November 12 | Tuesday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti
|
| November 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| December 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| December 25 | Wednesday |
Christmas Day
|
| December 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|

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.