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2082 BS • 2025-2026 AD

Nepal Public Holidays 2082

Complete list of public holidays, festivals, and observances in Nepal for the year 2082 BS. Filter by type and plan your year ahead.

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Ghode Jatra

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Baisakh

1

Bai

Nepali New Year

Mon, Apr 14, 2025

national

18

Bai

Labour Day

Thu, May 1, 2025

national

29

Bai

Buddha Jayanti

Mon, May 12, 2025

religious

Jestha

15

Jes

Republic Day

Thu, May 29, 2025

national

24

Jes

Eid al-Adha

Sat, Jun 7, 2025

religious

Shrawan

24

Shr

Janai Purnima

Sat, Aug 9, 2025

religious

31

Shr

Krishna Janmashtami

Sat, Aug 16, 2025

religious

Bhadra

10

Bha

Haritalika Teej

Tue, Aug 26, 2025

cultural

Ashwin

3

Ash

Constitution Day

Fri, Sep 19, 2025

national

6

Ash

Ghatasthapana

Mon, Sep 22, 2025

cultural

13

Ash

Fulpati

Mon, Sep 29, 2025

cultural

14

Ash

Maha Ashtami

Tue, Sep 30, 2025

cultural

15

Ash

Maha Navami

Wed, Oct 1, 2025

cultural

16

Ash

Vijaya Dashami

Thu, Oct 2, 2025

cultural

17

Ash

Ekadashi

Fri, Oct 3, 2025

cultural

18

Ash

Dwadashi

Sat, Oct 4, 2025

cultural

Kartik

3

Kar

Laxmi Puja (Tihar)

Mon, Oct 20, 2025

cultural

4

Kar

Tihar Holiday

Tue, Oct 21, 2025

cultural

5

Kar

Mha Puja / Govardhan Puja

Wed, Oct 22, 2025

cultural

6

Kar

Bhai Tika

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

cultural

7

Kar

Tihar Holiday

Fri, Oct 24, 2025

cultural

10

Kar

Chhath Parva

Mon, Oct 27, 2025

cultural

Mangsir

18

Man

Yomari Punhi

Thu, Dec 4, 2025

cultural

Poush

15

Pou

Tamu Lhosar

Tue, Dec 30, 2025

cultural

27

Pou

Prithvi Jayanti

Sun, Jan 11, 2026

national

Magh

1

Mag

Maghe Sankranti

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

cultural

5

Mag

Sonam Lhosar

Mon, Jan 19, 2026

cultural

16

Mag

Martyrs' Day

Fri, Jan 30, 2026

national

Falgun

3

Fal

Maha Shivaratri

Sun, Feb 15, 2026

religious

6

Fal

Gyalpo Lhosar

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

cultural

7

Fal

Democracy Day

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

national

18

Fal

Fagu Purnima (Holi - Hill)

Mon, Mar 2, 2026

cultural

19

Fal

Fagu Purnima (Holi - Terai)

Tue, Mar 3, 2026

cultural

24

Fal

International Women's Day

Sun, Mar 8, 2026

national

Chaitra

4

Cha

Ghode Jatra

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

cultural

13

Cha

Ram Navami

Fri, Mar 27, 2026

religious

17

Cha

Eid al-Fitr

Tue, Mar 31, 2026

religious

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Nepal have in 2082?+

Nepal has over 35 public holidays in 2082 BS, making it one of the countries with the most holidays. These include national days, religious festivals of multiple faiths, and cultural celebrations.

When is Dashain in 2082 BS?+

Dashain (Vijaya Dashami) falls on 16 Ashwin 2082 BS. The festival celebrations span from Ghatasthapana (6 Ashwin) through Dwadashi (18 Ashwin), with a holiday period of about 12 days.

When is Tihar in 2082 BS?+

Tihar (Festival of Lights) in 2082 falls from 3 Kartik (Laxmi Puja) to 7 Kartik, with Bhai Tika on 6 Kartik. The 5-day festival is the second biggest celebration after Dashain.

What is Saturday in Nepal?+

Saturday is the official weekly day off in Nepal. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed. Previously Saturday and Sunday were both off, but Nepal switched to a single-day weekend system.