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
3 days away
Baisakh
1
Bai
Nepali New Year
Mon, Apr 14, 2025
18
Bai
Labour Day
Thu, May 1, 2025
29
Bai
Buddha Jayanti
Mon, May 12, 2025
Jestha
15
Jes
Republic Day
Thu, May 29, 2025
24
Jes
Eid al-Adha
Sat, Jun 7, 2025
Shrawan
24
Shr
Janai Purnima
Sat, Aug 9, 2025
31
Shr
Krishna Janmashtami
Sat, Aug 16, 2025
Bhadra
10
Bha
Haritalika Teej
Tue, Aug 26, 2025
Ashwin
3
Ash
Constitution Day
Fri, Sep 19, 2025
6
Ash
Ghatasthapana
Mon, Sep 22, 2025
13
Ash
Fulpati
Mon, Sep 29, 2025
14
Ash
Maha Ashtami
Tue, Sep 30, 2025
15
Ash
Maha Navami
Wed, Oct 1, 2025
16
Ash
Vijaya Dashami
Thu, Oct 2, 2025
17
Ash
Ekadashi
Fri, Oct 3, 2025
18
Ash
Dwadashi
Sat, Oct 4, 2025
Kartik
3
Kar
Laxmi Puja (Tihar)
Mon, Oct 20, 2025
4
Kar
Tihar Holiday
Tue, Oct 21, 2025
5
Kar
Mha Puja / Govardhan Puja
Wed, Oct 22, 2025
6
Kar
Bhai Tika
Thu, Oct 23, 2025
7
Kar
Tihar Holiday
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
10
Kar
Chhath Parva
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
Mangsir
18
Man
Yomari Punhi
Thu, Dec 4, 2025
Poush
15
Pou
Tamu Lhosar
Tue, Dec 30, 2025
27
Pou
Prithvi Jayanti
Sun, Jan 11, 2026
Magh
1
Mag
Maghe Sankranti
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
5
Mag
Sonam Lhosar
Mon, Jan 19, 2026
16
Mag
Martyrs' Day
Fri, Jan 30, 2026
Falgun
3
Fal
Maha Shivaratri
Sun, Feb 15, 2026
6
Fal
Gyalpo Lhosar
Wed, Feb 18, 2026
7
Fal
Democracy Day
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
18
Fal
Fagu Purnima (Holi - Hill)
Mon, Mar 2, 2026
19
Fal
Fagu Purnima (Holi - Terai)
Tue, Mar 3, 2026
24
Fal
International Women's Day
Sun, Mar 8, 2026
Chaitra
4
Cha
Ghode Jatra
Wed, Mar 18, 2026
13
Cha
Ram Navami
Fri, Mar 27, 2026
17
Cha
Eid al-Fitr
Tue, Mar 31, 2026
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.