National Holidays in Nepal
Nepal has a rich and diverse cultural heritage, and its national holidays reflect this diversity. From the celebration of national independence to the honoring of religious and cultural traditions, Nepal's national holidays offer a glimpse into the country's history, traditions, and values. On this page, you can learn about the dates and significance of each national holiday celebrated in Nepal, as well as how these holidays are traditionally observed by the Nepali people.
Whether you are a resident of Nepal or a visitor to this beautiful country, we hope this page will serve as a useful resource for learning about and celebrating Nepal's national holidays.
The national holidays are:
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Prithvi Jayanti | National Holiday | ||
| Sunday | Maghe Sankranti | National Holiday | Harvest festival | |
| Monday | Nepal National Mourning Day | National Holiday | To mourn Pokhara plane crash victims | |
| Sunday | Sonam Losar | National Holiday | Tamang New Year | |
| Monday | People's War Day | National Holiday | ||
| Saturday | Maha Shivaratri | National Holiday | ||
| Tuesday | Fagu Purnima | National Holiday | Holi | |
| Wednesday | Fagu Purnima | National Holiday | Holi | |
| Wednesday | Nari Dibas | National Holiday | ||
| Tuesday | Ghode Jatra | Regional Holiday | Kathmandu Valley | |
| Friday | Nepali New Year | National Holiday | ||
| Saturday | Ramjan Edul Fikra | National Holiday | End of Ramadan | |
| Friday | Buddha Jayanti | National Holiday | Birth of Buddha | |
| Thursday | Edul Aajha | National Holiday | Feast of the Sacrifice | |
| Friday | Gaijatra | Regional Holiday | Kathmandu Valley | |
| Wednesday | Gaura Festival | National Holiday | ||
| Monday | Haritalika Teej | National Holiday | Women only | |
| Wednesday | Nepali Constitution Day | National Holiday | National Day | |
| Thursday | Indra Jatra | Regional Holiday | Kathmandu Valley | |
| Saturday | Phulpati | National Holiday | ||
| Monday | Maha Navami | National Holiday | Dashain | |
| Tuesday | Maha Ashtami | National Holiday | Dashain | |
| Thursday | Subha Vijaya Dashami | National Holiday | Dashain | |
| Monday | Laxmi Puja | National Holiday | ||
| Monday | Gobardhan Puja | National Holiday | ||
| Monday | Bhai Tika | National Holiday | ||
| Sunday | Chaath Puja | National Holiday | ||
| Monday | Guru Nanak's Birthday | National Holiday | Full moon of the month Kartik | |
| Monday | Christmas Day | National Holiday | ||
| Tuesday | Udhauli Parva | Regional Holiday | ||
| Saturday | Tamu Lhosar | National Holiday |
More details can be found here .
Here are the holiday for 2024:
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Prithvi Jayanti | Not A Public Holiday | ||
| Monday | Maghe Sankranti | National Holiday | Harvest festival | |
| Saturday | Sonam Losar | National Holiday | Tamang New Year | |
| Friday | Maha Shivaratri | National Holiday | ||
| Friday | Nari Dibas | National Holiday | ||
| Monday | Fagu Purnima | National Holiday | Holi | |
| Monday | Ghode Jatra | Regional Holiday | Kathmandu Valley | |
| Wednesday | Ramjan Edul Fikra | National Holiday | End of Ramadan | |
| Saturday | Nepali New Year | National Holiday | ||
| Thursday | Buddha Jayanti | National Holiday | Birth of Buddha | |
| Monday | Edul Aajha | National Holiday | Feast of the Sacrifice | |
| Tuesday | Gaijatra | Regional Holiday | Kathmandu Valley | |
| Monday | Gaura Festival | National Holiday | ||
| Friday | Haritalika Teej | National Holiday | Women only | |
| Tuesday | Indra Jatra | Regional Holiday | Kathmandu Valley | |
| Thursday | Nepali Constitution Day | National Holiday | National Day | |
| Thursday | Phulpati | National Holiday | ||
| Saturday | Maha Navami | National Holiday | Dashain | |
| Sunday | Maha Ashtami | National Holiday | Dashain | |
| Tuesday | Subha Vijaya Dashami | National Holiday | Dashain | |
| Sunday | Bhai Tika | National Holiday | ||
| Sunday | Laxmi Puja | National Holiday | ||
| Monday | Gobardhan Puja | National Holiday | ||
| Thursday | Chaath Puja | National Holiday | ||
| Friday | Guru Nanak's Birthday | National Holiday | Full moon of the month Kartik | |
| Sunday | Udhauli Parva | Regional Holiday | ||
| Wednesday | Christmas Day | National Holiday | ||
| Monday | Tamu Lhosar | National Holiday |