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
National holidays
- Nepali New Year — 1 Baisakh
- Loktantra Diwas — 11 Baisakh
- International Labour Day — 18 Baisakh
- Republic Day — 15 Jestha
- Constitution Day — 3 Ashwin
- Prajatantra Diwas — 26 Magh
Religious holidays
- Buddha Jayanti
- Janai Purnima
- Krishna Janmashtami
- Teej
- Ghatasthapana to Vijaya Dashami (Dashain)
- Laxmi Puja and Bhai Tika (Tihar)
- Chhath Parva (largely observed in the Terai)
- Maghe Sankranti
- Maha Shivaratri
- Holi (separate dates for Hill and Terai)
- Sonam Lhosar / Gyalpo Lhosar (Tibetan-Buddhist)
Regional and observed
Some holidays are gazetted for specific regions (e.g. Holi Hill vs Terai). Public-sector employees in Madhesh province may have additional regional days.
For the full year-by-year list with calendar mappings, see the festivals page.