Nepali Calendar (Patro)
Browse the Nepali Bikram Sambat calendar with holidays, festivals, and events. Navigate months and see today's date highlighted.
Chaitra 2082
Mar 2026 – Apr 2026
Holidays this Month
Ghode Jatra
4 Chaitra • Mar 18
Ram Navami
13 Chaitra • Mar 27
Eid al-Fitr
17 Chaitra • Mar 31
About the Nepali Calendar
The Bikram Sambat (BS) calendar is Nepal's official calendar system. It is a solar sidereal calendar approximately 56 years and 8 months ahead of the Gregorian calendar. The year 2082 BS corresponds roughly to 2025-2026 AD.
The calendar has 12 months starting from Baisakh (mid-April) to Chaitra (mid-April). Each month can have 29-32 days, and the number of days varies by year. Saturday is the weekly holiday in Nepal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nepali Calendar (Bikram Sambat)?+
The Nepali calendar follows Bikram Sambat (BS), which is approximately 56 years and 8 months ahead of the Gregorian (AD) calendar. It is the official calendar of Nepal, with 12 months starting from Baisakh.
How many public holidays are there in Nepal in 2082 BS?+
Nepal has around 35+ public holidays in 2082 BS, including national holidays like Republic Day, religious holidays like Dashain and Tihar, and cultural celebrations like Holi and Chhath.
When does the Nepali New Year start?+
Nepali New Year starts on 1 Baisakh (the first month of BS calendar), which usually falls in mid-April of the Gregorian calendar.