Nepali Festivals & Public Holidays
Major religious, cultural and national holidays for 2083 BS · 25 festivals · 23 public holidays
२०८३ BS
Baisakh बैशाख
4 eventsJestha जेठ
1 eventBhadra भदौ
4 eventsAshwin असोज
2 eventsKartik कार्तिक
7 events- १Phulpatiफूलपाती · ReligiousOctober 18, 2026Public holiday
- २Maha Ashtamiमहाअष्टमी · ReligiousOctober 19, 2026Public holiday
- ३Maha Navamiमहानवमी · ReligiousOctober 20, 2026Public holiday
- ४Vijaya Dashamiविजया दशमी · ReligiousOctober 21, 2026Public holiday
- २२Laxmi Puja (Tihar)लक्ष्मी पूजा · ReligiousNovember 8, 2026Public holiday
- २५Bhai Tikaभाइटीका · ReligiousNovember 11, 2026Public holiday
- २९Chhath Parvaछठ पर्व · ReligiousNovember 15, 2026Public holiday
Magh माघ
3 eventsFalgun फाल्गुन
3 eventsChaitra चैत
1 eventAbout Nepal's festival calendar
Nepal observes a rich mix of Hindu, Buddhist, and national festivals. Major celebrations include Dashain (the longest and most important Hindu festival), Tihar (the festival of lights spanning five days), Holi (celebrated separately in the hills and Terai), Maha Shivaratri, and Buddha Jayanti. National observances include Republic Day, Constitution Day, Loktantra Diwas and Prajatantra Diwas.
Festival dates are determined by lunar position and are confirmed each year by the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee. The dates listed above reflect the latest published schedule, verified against official Nepal government gazette data and Hamro Patro.