Going on a trip with your family or friends is essential to spend quality time and calm your mind from the hectic daily schedule. Regarding vacation, most travel enthusiasts from eastern India prefer visiting Sikkim. The sub-tropical climate, alpines, diverse flora and fauna, Kanchenjunga, etc., captivates travel-freak souls with serenity.

If you are planning a trip to this state, check out the list of public holidays in Sikkim in 2024 to plan your visit accordingly. Continue reading for a detailed list of government and bank holidays in Sikkim!

Like any other state of India, Sikkim is also home to various cultures and religions. Its warm and friendly atmosphere and rich cultural heritage symbolise unity and tranquillity. Here are some of the beautiful festivals of Sikkim:

1. Bhanu Jayanti (13th July 2024) marks the birth of the honourable Nepali poet Bhanubhakta Acharya. His famous work includes translating the epic Ramayana into the Nepali language.
2. Losar (10th February 2024): The Tibetian New Year is known as Losar. It is celebrated across the state with great enthusiasm. People decorate their homes and monasteries, exchange gifts, perform traditional Lama dances, and more.
3. Tamu Losar (30th December 2024): The Gurung community in Sikkim celebrates Tamu Losar, the new year, with joy. People gather for feasts and celebrations, performing music, traditional Gurung dances, etc., to commemorate this auspicious day.
4. Lhabab Duchen (22nd November 2024): It is believed that Lord Buddha descended back to earth from heaven on this day. As per the Tibetan lunar calendar, Lhabab Duchen falls on the 22nd day of the ninth month.
5. Drukpa Tshechi (9th July 2024): The day when Lord Buddha preached his first teaching at Sarnath to his first five disciples is observed as Drukpa Tshechi. It falls on the sixth month of the Buddhist lunar calendar and is an auspicious day for Buddhists across Sikkim.
6. Saga Dawa (23rd May 2024): Buddhists worldwide celebrate Saga Dawa, an auspicious religious day on which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment and Parinirvana. It falls on the full moon of the fourth lunar month in the Tibetan calendar.
7. Indrajatra (17th September 2024): The Newar community in Sikkim celebrates Indrajatra to pay homage to Lord Indra, the god and goddess of rain and harvest, and his mother.
8. Tendong Lho Rum Faat (8th August 2024): The Lepcha tribe in Sikkim celebrates this ancient festival to worship Mount Tendong. This festival is celebrated in August to appease the mountain for protection against natural calamities. Sikkimese celebrates this festival through storytelling, traditional dance, and music.

Festivals and occasions hold a unique role in our life. It provides the much-needed break and quality time to experience a regional culture and tradition. Citizens and tourists of Sikkim can stay updated with the national and public holidays in Sikkim in 2024 to plan the year ahead.

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