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 08 | Wednesday |
Holi
|
| March 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| March 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| April 07 | Friday |
Good Friday
|
| April 08 | Saturday |
Easter Saturday
|
| April 09 | Sunday |
Easter Sunday
|
| April 22 | Saturday |
Idul Fitr
|
| May 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| May 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| June 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| June 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| June 29 | Thursday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
|
| 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 07 | Thursday |
Janmashtami
|
| September 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| September 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| September 28 | Thursday |
Eid e Milad
|
| October 02 | Monday |
Gandhi Jayanti
|
| October 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| October 23 | Monday | |
| October 24 | Tuesday |
Vijaya Dashami
|
| October 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| November 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| November 12 | Sunday |
Diwali
|
| November 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| November 27 | Monday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti
|
| December 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| December 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| December 25 | Monday |
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.