Sikkim follows a rich culture that can be witnessed on the eve of festivals celebrated with various dance forms and musical events. The state culture resembles the popular traditions of all the communities living within Sikkim. Sikkim is known for hosting various festivals that are a major attraction among tourists. Losar, Dasai and Tihar are the popular festivals celebrated around all the parts of Sikkim.
| FESTIVAL | PLACE | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tendong Lho Rum Faat | Gayzing, Sikkim | 8 August |
| Indra Jatra | All over Sikkim | 1 September |
| Maghi Sankranti Sanhamole | All over Sikkim | 14 January |
| Pang Lhabsol | Pemayangtse Monastery, Sikkim | 10 September |
| Saga Dawa | All over Sikkim | 4 June |
| Guru Rinpoche's Birthday | Sikkim Monasteries | 28 June |
| Bhanu Jayanti | All over Sikkim | 13 July |
| Drukpa Tseshi | All over Sikkim | 21 July |
| Lhabab Duchen | All over Sikkim | 4 November |
| Kagyat Dance | Rumtek and Phodong monastery | 11 December |
| Losoong / Namsoong | All over Sikkim | 13-17 December |
| Nyenpa Guzom | All over Sikkim | 18 December |
| Tamu Lochar | All over Sikkim | 30 December |
| Barahimizong | All over Sikkim | 31 December |
| Losar | Sonam, Sikkim | 10-12 January |
