Nepal Public Holidays 2026
January
Prithvi Jayanti
Prithvi Jayanti is a public holiday in Nepal
Maghe Sankranti
Maghe Sankranti is a public holiday in Nepal
Sonam Losar
Sonam Losar is a public holiday in Nepal
Martyrs' Memorial Day
Martyrs' Memorial Day is a public holiday in Nepal
February
People's War Day
People's War Day is a public holiday in Nepal
Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation.
National Democracy Day
National Democracy Day is a public holiday in Nepal
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
March
Holi Purnima (Hill region)
Holi Purnima (Hill region) is a local holiday in Nepal
Gyalpo Losar
Gyalpo Losar is a public holiday in Nepal
Holi Purnima (Terai region)
Holi Purnima (Terai region) is a local holiday in Nepal
Election Holiday
Third day of the public holiday declared for the 2026 House of Representatives election.
Nari Dibas
Nari Dibas is a public holiday in Nepal
Godhe Yatra
Godhe Yatra is a local holiday in Nepal
Ram Navami
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Ram, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu, and is observed on the ninth day of Chaitra Shukla Paksha.
April
Ram Nawami
Ram Nawami is a public holiday in Nepal
Nepali New Year
Nepali New Year (Nawa Barsha) marks the first day of Baisakh in the Bikram Sambat calendar and is a major public holiday in Nepal.
Holiday for Emir of Qatar's Visit
Holiday for Emir of Qatar's Visit is a public holiday in Nepal
Loktantra Diwas
Loktantra Diwas is a observance in Nepal
May
Majdoor Divas
Majdoor Divas is a public holiday in Nepal
Buddha Jayanti
Buddha Jayanti celebrates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, who was born in Lumbini, Nepal. It is one of Nepal's most important national holidays.
Election Day
Election Day is a public holiday in Nepal
Ganatantra Diwas
Ganatantra Diwas (Republic Day) commemorates the abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal on May 28, 2008.
June
Elimination of Caste Discrimination and Untouchability Day
Elimination of Caste Discrimination and Untouchability Day is a observance in Nepal
Edul Aajaha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
August
Shree Krishna Janamashtami
Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava (Bhadrapada), which is usually in August or September.
Janai Purnima
Janai Purnima, also known as Raksha Bandhan, is a Hindu festival where sacred threads (janai) are changed and sisters tie protective threads (rakhi) on their brothers' wrists.
Gai Jatra
Gai Jatra, the Festival of Cows, is celebrated primarily in the Kathmandu Valley. Families who lost a member during the year lead a cow or a child dressed as a cow through the streets.
September
Shree Krishna Janmashtami
Shree Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, one of the most popular Hindu deities. It is a national public holiday in Nepal.
Indra Jatra
Indra Jatra is a local holiday in Nepal
Civil Service Day
Civil Service Day is a observance in Nepal
National Mourning Day
National Mourning Day is a public holiday in Nepal
Constitution Day
Constitution Day is a public holiday in Nepal
Ghatasthapana
Ghatasthapana is a public holiday in Nepal
October
Public Holiday for Extreme Weather
Public Holiday for Extreme Weather is a public holiday in Nepal
Ghatasthapana (Dashain)
Ghatasthapana marks the first day of Dashain, Nepal's longest and most important festival, with the ritual planting of sacred jamara seedlings.
Phulpati (Dashain)
Phulpati (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal
Astami (Dashain)
Astami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal
Nawami (Dashain)
Nawami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal
Dashami (Dashain)
Dashami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal
Gai Tihar
Gai Tihar is a public holiday in Nepal
Ekadashi (Dashain)
Ekadashi (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal
Duwadashi (Dashain)
Duwadashi is the twelfth day of Dashain, the last day of the Dashain festival block. It marks the formal conclusion of Dashain celebrations in Nepal.
Tihar Holiday
Tihar Holiday is a public holiday in Nepal
Kojagrat Purnima
Kojagrat Purnima is a public holiday in Nepal
November
Laxmi Puja (Tihar)
Laxmi Puja (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal
Gobhardan Pujan (Tihar)
Gobhardan Pujan (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal
Bhai Tika (Tihar)
Bhai Tika (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal
Chhat Parwa
Chhat Parwa (Chhath Puja) is a major Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, celebrated extensively in the Terai region and throughout Nepal.
General Election Day
General Election Day is a public holiday in Nepal
General Election Holiday
General Election Holiday is a public holiday in Nepal