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Guides and explainers on Nepali dates, calendar, fiscal year and festivals.
How to calculate the number of days between two Nepali BS dates
Need to know how many days between two BS dates? Learn when to use the date-difference tool, common use cases in Nepal, and how the calculation works.
March 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Using your Nepali BS date for visa applications abroad — a practical guide
Embassies and visa agencies need your date of birth in AD. Learn exactly how to convert your BS DOB, what format different embassies require, and how to avoid rejection.
March 5, 2026 · 5 min read
What is a Nepali Patro? History, structure and how to read it
The Nepali patro is far more than a calendar — it includes tithis, festivals, auspicious times and the full BS date grid. Here's how to read and use it.
February 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Teej 2083 dates, rituals and traditions — everything you need to know
Teej 2083 falls in Bhadra. Learn the exact dates, the three-day ritual sequence (Dar, Teej, Rishi Panchami), fasting rules and what makes Teej unique in Nepal.
February 18, 2026 · 5 min read
How to convert your Nepali date of birth from BS to AD — step by step
Passports, visas, international job applications and foreign universities all need your date of birth in AD. Here's how to convert accurately from your BS DOB.
February 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Nepali calendar 2083 BS — month-by-month guide, festivals and holidays
Everything you need for the year 2083 BS: month lengths, major festivals, fiscal year window, public holidays and key conversion dates.
January 20, 2026 · 6 min read
Maghe Sankranti explained: Nepal's winter harvest festival on 1 Magh
Maghe Sankranti falls on 1 Magh every year (mid-January AD). Learn its significance, traditional foods, rituals, and the exact AD date for 2082–2084 BS.
January 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Nepali New Year 2083 BS — date, traditions and what to expect
Nepali New Year 2083 (Navabarsha) falls on 14 April 2026 AD. Learn the date, how it is celebrated across Nepal, and the significance of 1 Baisakh.
January 10, 2026 · 5 min read
How to fill BS dates on government forms (without making the classic mistakes)
Citizenship, passport, school and tax forms in Nepal need BS dates. Avoid the three most common conversion mistakes with this short guide.
November 4, 2025 · 4 min read
Tihar 2083 dates and the meaning of each of the five days
Tihar (Deepawali) spans five days from Kaag Tihar to Bhai Tika. Here are the 2083 BS dates and what each day commemorates.
October 30, 2025 · 5 min read
Dashain 2083 dates and how the festival is structured
Dashain 2083 begins on Ghatasthapana and culminates with Vijaya Dashami. Here are the official dates and the meaning of each day.
October 15, 2025 · 5 min read
Nepali fiscal year explained: why FY 2082/83 starts in mid-July
Nepal's fiscal year runs Shrawan 1 to Ashadh end. Learn how the FY label works, when budgets are presented, and how to find the FY for any date.
October 9, 2025 · 4 min read
BS vs AD: the differences every Nepali should know
Bikram Sambat and the Gregorian calendar use different epochs, different month systems, and different new-year days. Here's exactly how they differ.
October 1, 2025 · 4 min read
How BS to AD conversion actually works (and why it's tricky)
Behind every Nepali date converter is a hand-curated table of month lengths. Learn the algorithm, the data sources, and where naive math goes wrong.
September 22, 2025 · 5 min read
What is Bikram Sambat? A complete guide to Nepal's official calendar
Bikram Sambat (BS) is Nepal's official solar calendar, running 56 years and 8 months ahead of AD. Learn its history, structure, and how it differs from the Gregorian calendar.
September 12, 2025 · 6 min read
The 12 Nepali months in order — names, days and trivia
Baisakh through Chaitra: the 12 Bikram Sambat months in order, with average lengths, what each name means, and the festivals each contains.
August 12, 2025 · 4 min read
Complete list of public holidays in Nepal (2082 BS / 2025-26 AD)
All gazetted public holidays in Nepal for 2082 BS, including national days, religious festivals and regional observances.
April 20, 2025 · 5 min read
Nepali calendar 2082 BS — your complete year guide
An overview of the year 2082 BS: month-by-month structure, festivals, the fiscal year window and big public holidays.
April 14, 2025 · 6 min read