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2026 Nepal Holidays

See public holidays in Nepal for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

28

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

6 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

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About Nepal holidays in 2026

In 2026, Nepal observes a variety of holidays, reflecting its diverse cultural and religious landscape. The year includes significant festivals such as Maghe Sankranti, Sonam Losar, Maha Shivaratri, and Gyalpo Losar, alongside national observances like National Democracy Day and Constitution Day. The latter half of the year is marked by major Hindu festivals including Dashain and Tihar, as well as Christmas Day. Several holidays, such as Holi Purnima, are observed on different dates in the hill and Terai regions, highlighting regional variations.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 15, 2026ThursdayMaghe Sankranti
January 19, 2026MondaySonam Losar
February 15, 2026SundayMaha Shivaratri
February 18, 2026WednesdayGyalpo Losar
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
February 19, 2026ThursdayNational Democracy Day
March 8, 2026SundayNari Dibas
March 18, 2026WednesdayGodhe Yatra
March 19, 2026ThursdayHoli Purnima (Hill region)
March 20, 2026FridayHoli Purnima (Terai region)
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 20, 2026FridayRamjan Edul Fikra
May 1, 2026FridayMajdoor Divas
May 27, 2026WednesdayEdul Aajaha
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
September 19, 2026SaturdayConstitution Day
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
October 17, 2026SaturdayPhulpati (Dashain)
October 18, 2026SundayAstami (Dashain)
October 20, 2026TuesdayNawami (Dashain)
October 21, 2026WednesdayDashami (Dashain)
October 22, 2026ThursdayEkadashi (Dashain)
November 8, 2026SundayLaxmi Puja (Tihar)
November 9, 2026MondayGobhardan Pujan (Tihar)
November 10, 2026TuesdayBhai Tika (Tihar)
December 22, 2026TuesdayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 30, 2026WednesdayTamu Lhosar

Planning around Nepal holidays in 2026

  • Some holidays, like Holi Purnima, may have different observance dates depending on the region.
  • The calendar includes several observances tied to lunar cycles, which can shift annually.
  • Note the clustering of major festivals towards the end of the year.
  • Check the selected year for specific dates, as some holidays follow a lunar calendar.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The year begins with a moderate number of holidays in January and February, including cultural festivals and national observances. March sees a notable increase in activity with several religious and cultural celebrations, including a regionally split observance of Holi Purnima.

The middle of the year is relatively quiet, with holidays spread out in May and June. September marks a return to more frequent observances, leading into a highly concentrated period in October and November.

The final months of the year feature a significant cluster of major festivals, particularly Dashain and Tihar in October and November, followed by Christmas Day and Tamu Lhosar in December, creating a festive conclusion to the year.

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