Nepal public holidays 2026
35 public holidays in 2026. Next: Laxmi Pooja, November 8.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 | Sunday | Prithvi Jayanti |
| Jan 15 | Thursday | Maghe Sankranti |
| Jan 19 | Monday | Sonam Lhochhar |
| Jan 29 | Thursday | Martyr's Day |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Gyalpo Lhosar |
| Feb 19 | Thursday | National Democracy Day |
| Mar 2 | Monday | Fagu Poornima |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Fagu Poornima (Terai) |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mar 27 | Friday | Ram Navami |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Nepali New Year |
| May 1 | Friday | Buddha Jayanti |
| May 1 | Friday | International Labor Day |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| May 29 | Friday | Republic Day |
| Aug 28 | Friday | Janai Poornima |
| Sep 4 | Friday | Shree Krishna Janmashtami |
| Sep 19 | Saturday | Constitution Day |
| Oct 11 | Sunday | Ghatasthapana |
| Oct 18 | Sunday | Fulpati |
| Oct 19 | Monday | Maha Ashtami |
| Oct 19 | Monday | Maha Navami |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Bijaya Dashami |
| Oct 21 | Wednesday | Ekadashi (Dashain) |
| Oct 22 | Thursday | Duwadashi (Dashain) |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Laxmi Pooja |
| Nov 9 | Monday | Gai Tihar |
| Nov 10 | Tuesday | Gobardhan Pooja |
| Nov 10 | Tuesday | Mha Pooja |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Bhai Tika |
| Nov 15 | Sunday | Chhath Parva |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 30 | Wednesday | Tamu Lhochhar |
Dates marked estimated can change once they’re announced.
Arrangements can change, so check the government’s notice for anything official.
Holiday data: vacanza/holidays 0.107 (MIT)