Nepal Public Holidays
Nepal observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
Nepal observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for Nepal by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in Nepal.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | Thursday | Maghe Sankranti |
| Jan 19 | Monday | Sonam Losar |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Gyalpo Losar |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Ramadan Start |
| Feb 19 | Thursday | National Democracy Day |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | Nari Dibas |
| Mar 18 | Wednesday | Godhe Yatra |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Holi Purnima (Hill region) |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Holi Purnima (Terai region) |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Ramjan Edul Fikra |
| May 1 | Friday | Majdoor Divas |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Edul Aajaha |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.