Nepal Public Holidays in 2017
Nepal has a total of 50 holidays in 2017. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Maghe Sankranti |
Saturday, January 14, 2017 | Maghe Sankranti is a optional holiday in Nepal |
| Sonam Losar (Tamang New Year) |
Saturday, January 28, 2017 | Sonam Losar (Tamang New Year) is a optional holiday in Nepal |
| Martyrs' Memorial Day |
Sunday, January 29, 2017 | Martyrs' Memorial Day is a public holiday in Nepal |
| National Democracy Day |
Saturday, February 18, 2017 | National Democracy Day is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Maha Shivaratri |
Friday, February 24, 2017 | Maha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation. |
| Gyalpo Losar |
Monday, February 27, 2017 | Gyalpo Losar is a optional holiday in Nepal |
| Nari Dibas |
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 | Nari Dibas is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Holi Purnima (Hill region) |
Sunday, March 12, 2017 | Holi Purnima (Hill region) is a local holiday in Nepal |
| Holi Purnima (Terai region) |
Monday, March 13, 2017 | Holi Purnima (Terai region) is a local holiday in Nepal |
| March Equinox |
Monday, March 20, 2017 | March Equinox in Nepal (Kathmandu) |
| Godhe Yatra |
Monday, March 27, 2017 | Godhe Yatra is a local holiday in Nepal |
| Ram Nawami |
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 | Ram Nawami is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Nepali New Year |
Friday, April 14, 2017 | Nepali New Year is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Nepalese President's Visit to India |
Monday, April 17, 2017 | Nepalese President's Visit to India is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Loktantra Diwas |
Monday, April 24, 2017 | Loktantra Diwas is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Majdoor Divas |
Monday, May 1, 2017 | Majdoor Divas is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Buddha Jayanti |
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 | Buddha Jayanti is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Ganatantra Diwas (Republic Day) |
Monday, May 29, 2017 | Ganatantra Diwas (Republic Day) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| June Solstice |
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 | June Solstice in Nepal (Kathmandu) |
| Ramjan Edul Fikra |
Monday, June 26, 2017 | Ramjan Edul Fikra is a optional holiday in Nepal |
| Janai Purnima |
Monday, August 7, 2017 | Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima). The day is also sometimes referred to as Brother and Sister Day because it honors the relationship between brother and sister. |
| Gai Jatra |
Tuesday, August 8, 2017 | Gai Jatra is a local holiday in Nepal |
| Gaura Parba |
Monday, August 14, 2017 | Gaura Parba is a optional holiday in Nepal |
| Shree Krishna Janamashtami |
Monday, August 14, 2017 | Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava (Bhadrapada), which is usually in August or September. |
| Edul Aajaha |
Saturday, September 2, 2017 | Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| Indra Jatra |
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 | Indra Jatra is a local holiday in Nepal |
| Civil Service Day |
Thursday, September 7, 2017 | Civil Service Day is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Constitution Day |
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 | Constitution Day is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Ghatasthapana |
Thursday, September 21, 2017 | Ghatasthapana is a public holiday in Nepal |
| September Equinox |
Friday, September 22, 2017 | September Equinox in Nepal (Kathmandu) |
| Phulpati (Dashain) |
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 | Phulpati (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Astami (Dashain) |
Thursday, September 28, 2017 | Astami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Nawami (Dashain) |
Friday, September 29, 2017 | Nawami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Dashami (Dashain) |
Saturday, September 30, 2017 | Dashami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Ekadashi (Dashain) |
Sunday, October 1, 2017 | Ekadashi (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Duwadashi (Dashain) |
Monday, October 2, 2017 | Duwadashi (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Kojagrat Purnima |
Thursday, October 5, 2017 | Kojagrat Purnima is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Gobardhan Pooja (Tihar Festival) |
Thursday, October 19, 2017 | Gobardhan Pooja (Tihar Festival) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Bhai Tika (Tihar Festival) |
Friday, October 20, 2017 | Bhai Tika (Tihar Festival) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Gobhardan Pujan (Tihar) |
Friday, October 20, 2017 | Gobhardan Pujan (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Bhai Tika (Tihar Festival) |
Saturday, October 21, 2017 | Bhai Tika (Tihar Festival) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Bhai Tika (Tihar) |
Saturday, October 21, 2017 | Bhai Tika (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Chhat Parwa |
Thursday, October 26, 2017 | Chhat Parwa is a optional holiday in Nepal |
| Laxmi Puja (Tihar) |
Monday, October 30, 2017 | Laxmi Puja (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti |
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Guru Nanak Jayanti is a optional holiday in Nepal |
| Udhauli Parva |
Sunday, December 3, 2017 | Udhauli Parva is a optional holiday in Nepal |
| December Solstice |
Thursday, December 21, 2017 | December Solstice in Nepal (Kathmandu) |
| Christmas Day |
Monday, December 25, 2017 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Lhosar |
Saturday, December 30, 2017 | Lhosar is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Tamu Lhosar |
Saturday, December 30, 2017 | Tamu Lhosar is a optional holiday in Nepal |
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