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.