Plan your year with the complete list of Nepal holidays for 2026. Discover public holidays, festival dates, and important cultural observances in one easy guide.
List of Holidays in Nepal 2026
January 15, 2026 (Thursday): Maghe Sankranti
January 31, 2026 (Saturday): Martyrs’ Day
February 19, 2026 (Thursday): Prajatantra Diwas (National Democracy Day)
March 8, 2026 (Sunday): Maha Shivaratri
March 22, 2026 (Sunday): Fagu Purnima (Holi)
April 14, 2026 (Tuesday): Nepali New Year (Navavarsha)
May 1, 2026 (Friday): International Labour Day
May 22, 2026 (Friday): Buddha Jayanti
June 29, 2026 (Monday): Eid al-Adha (Kurbani)
July 13, 2026 (Monday): Gaura Parva
September 20, 2026 (Sunday): Constitution Day
September 28, 2026 (Monday): Indra Jatra
October 2-4, 2026 (Friday-Sunday): Ghatasthapana
October 8, 2026 (Thursday): Fulpati
October 9, 2026 (Friday): Maha Asthami
October 10, 2026 (Saturday): Maha Navami
October 11, 2026 (Sunday): Vijaya Dashami
October 16, 2026 (Friday): Ekadashi
October 17, 2026 (Saturday): Dwadashi
October 18, 2026 (Sunday): Tihar (Kukur Puja)
October 19, 2026 (Monday): Tihar (Gai Puja and Laxmi Puja)
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday): Tihar (Gobardhan Puja)
October 21, 2026 (Wednesday): Bhai Tika
November 8, 2026 (Sunday): Chhath Parva
December 28, 2026 (Monday): Christmas
Other Important Holidays
- January 17, 2026 (Saturday): Sonam Losar
- February 11, 2026 (Wednesday): Saraswati Puja (Basanta Panchami)
- March 1, 2026 (Sunday): Losar (Tibetan New Year)
- March 30, 2026 (Monday): Ram Nawami
- August 30, 2026 (Sunday): Janai Purnima (Rakshya Bandhan)
- August 31, 2026 (Monday): Gai Jatra
- September 6, 2026 (Sunday): Krishna Janmashtami
- September 16, 2026 (Wednesday): Teej
- September 17, 2026 (Thursday): Rishi Panchami
- October 26, 2026 (Monday): Laxmi Puja (Mha Puja)
- November 3, 2026 (Tuesday): Govardhan Puja
- November 19, 2026 (Thursday): Guru Nanak Jayanti
- December 25, 2026 (Friday): Christmas Holiday Observation
The list above details all official and notable holidays in Nepal for the 2026 calendar year. We strive for accuracy and welcome any corrections.