People from Nagaland are popularly called as Nagas. There is a belief that most Nagas may have originally come from Mongolia. This has not been substantiated in anyway. Along with Meghalaya and Mizoram, Nagaland is among the three Indian states that has a Christian majority. In fact, close to 90 per cent of the population is Christians. Majority of the Nagas speak English, which is also the official language of the state.
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.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 01 | Thursday |
New Year Day
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| April 01 | Wednesday |
Bank Holiday (Annual Account Closing)
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| July 18 | Saturday |
Id-ul-Fitr
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| September 25 | Friday |
Id-ul- Zuha (Bakrid)
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| October 21 | Wednesday |
Durga Puja
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| November 11 | Wednesday |
Diwali (Deepavali)
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| December 01 | Tuesday |
State Inauguration Day
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