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 | Friday |
New Year's Day
|
| January 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| January 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| January 26 | Tuesday |
Republic Day
|
| February 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| February 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| March 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| March 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| March 29 | Monday |
Holi
|
| April 02 | Friday |
Good Friday
|
| April 03 | Saturday |
Easter Saturday
|
| April 04 | Sunday |
Easter Sunday
|
| April 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| April 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| May 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| May 13 | Thursday |
Idul Fitr
|
| May 14 | Friday |
Idul Fitr
|
| May 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| June 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| June 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| July 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| July 20 | Tuesday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
|
| July 21 | Wednesday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
|
| July 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| August 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| August 15 | Sunday |
Independence Day
|
| August 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| August 30 | Monday |
Janmashtami
|
| September 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| September 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| October 02 | Saturday |
Gandhi Jayanti
|
| October 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| October 14 | Thursday | |
| October 15 | Friday |
Vijaya Dashami
|
| October 19 | Tuesday |
Eid e Milad
|
| October 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| November 04 | Thursday |
Diwali
|
| November 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| November 19 | Friday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti
|
| November 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| December 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| December 25 | Saturday |
Christmas Day
|

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.