Nepal Public Holidays 2083 (Sarbajanik Bida)
The government's official list of public holidays for 2083 BS (Ministry of Home Affairs), with the AD date and who each holiday applies to. Filter by type and plan your year ahead.
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Jitiya Parva
6 days away
Baisakh
1
Bai
Nepali New Year
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
18
Bai
Buddha Jayanti & Labour Day
Fri, May 1, 2026
Jestha
14
Jes
Bakar Eid (Eid al-Adha)
Thu, May 28, 2026
15
Jes
Republic Day
Fri, May 29, 2026
Bhadra
10
Bha
Mohammad Jayanti
Wed, Aug 26, 2026 · Muslims only
12
Bha
Janai Purnima / Raksha Bandhan
Fri, Aug 28, 2026
13
Bha
Gai Jatra
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · Kathmandu Valley only
19
Bha
Krishna Janmashtami
Fri, Sep 4, 2026
19
Bha
Gaura Parva
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · Communities celebrating Gaura only
23
Bha
Gen-Z Martyrs' Day
Tue, Sep 8, 2026
29
Bha
Haritalika Teej
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · Women only
Ashwin
3
Ash
Constitution Day
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
9
Ash
Indra Jatra
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · Kathmandu Valley only
18
Ash
Jitiya Parva
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · Women observing Jitiya only
25
Ash
Ghatasthapana
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
31
Ash
Fulpati
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Kartik
1
Kar
Maha Ashtami
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
2
Kar
Dashain Holiday
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
3
Kar
Maha Navami
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
4
Kar
Vijaya Dashami
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
5
Kar
Ekadashi (Dashain)
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
6
Kar
Dwadashi (Dashain)
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
22
Kar
Laxmi Puja (Tihar)
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
23
Kar
Tihar Holiday
Mon, Nov 9, 2026
24
Kar
Govardhan Puja / Mha Puja
Tue, Nov 10, 2026
25
Kar
Bhai Tika
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
25
Kar
Falgunanda Jayanti
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Kirat community only
26
Kar
Tihar Holiday
Thu, Nov 12, 2026
29
Kar
Chhath Parva
Sun, Nov 15, 2026
Mangsir
8
Man
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · Sikhs only
17
Man
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Thu, Dec 3, 2026 · Employees with disabilities only
Poush
9
Pou
Dhanya Purnima / Yomari Punhi
Thu, Dec 24, 2026
10
Pou
Christmas
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
15
Pou
Tamu Lhosar
Wed, Dec 30, 2026
15
Pou
Dura Mhaipru Nakuma
Wed, Dec 30, 2026 · Dura community only
27
Pou
Prithvi Jayanti (National Unity Day)
Mon, Jan 11, 2027
Magh
1
Mag
Maghe Sankranti
Fri, Jan 15, 2027
16
Mag
Martyrs' Day
Sat, Jan 30, 2027
24
Mag
Sonam Lhosar
Sun, Feb 7, 2027
28
Mag
Basanta Panchami
Thu, Feb 11, 2027 · Schools and colleges only
Falgun
7
Fal
Democracy Day
Fri, Feb 19, 2027
22
Fal
Maha Shivaratri
Sat, Mar 6, 2027
24
Fal
International Women's Day
Mon, Mar 8, 2027
25
Fal
Gyalpo Lhosar
Tue, Mar 9, 2027
Chaitra
7
Cha
Fagu Purnima (Holi – hill districts)
Sun, Mar 21, 2027 · Hill and mountain districts only
8
Cha
Fagu Purnima (Holi – Terai)
Mon, Mar 22, 2027 · Terai districts only
23
Cha
Ghode Jatra
Tue, Apr 6, 2027 · Kathmandu Valley only
Provincial holidays 2083
Each province adds its own holidays on top of this list. Lumbini Province's full 2083 notice could not be verified yet; it has declared Haritalika Teej (Bhadra 29) a holiday for everyone in the province.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Nepal have in 2083?+
The government's list for 2083 BS has more than 40 holidays. Many apply to everyone, but some only to certain people or places — Teej for women, Indra Jatra and Gai Jatra for the Kathmandu Valley, and some festivals for the communities that celebrate them. The list above marks which is which.
When is Dashain 2083? (Dashain kahile ho)+
Ghatasthapana is on 25 Asoj 2083 (11 October 2026) and Vijaya Dashami, the day of tika, on 4 Kartik (21 October). The public holiday runs from Fulpati, 31 Asoj (17 October), to Dwadashi, 6 Kartik (23 October).
When is Tihar 2083? (Tihar kahile ho)+
Laxmi Puja is on 22 Kartik 2083 (8 November 2026) and Bhai Tika on 25 Kartik (11 November). The Tihar holiday runs from 22 to 26 Kartik (8–12 November), and Chhath follows on 29 Kartik (15 November).
Is Sunday a holiday in Nepal?+
Saturday is Nepal's official weekly holiday. Since April 2026 (Chaitra 2082), government offices and schools have also closed on Sundays, a measure introduced during the fuel shortage. Private businesses and banks set their own days.