Nepal has a total of 53 holidays in 2019. 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
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Maghe Sankranti is a optional holiday in Nepal
Martyrs' Memorial Day
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Martyrs' Memorial Day is a observance in Nepal
Sonam Losar (Tamang New Year)
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Sonam Losar (Tamang New Year) is a optional holiday in Nepal
Basant Panchami
Sunday, February 10, 2019 Basant Panchami is a academic holiday in Nepal
National Democracy Day
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 National Democracy Day is a observance in Nepal
National Mourning Day
Thursday, February 28, 2019 National Mourning Day is a public holiday in Nepal
Maha Shivaratri
Monday, March 4, 2019 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
Thursday, March 7, 2019 Gyalpo Losar is a optional holiday in Nepal
Nari Dibas
Friday, March 8, 2019 Nari Dibas is a public holiday in Nepal
Holi Purnima (Hill region)
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Holi Purnima (Hill region) is a local holiday in Nepal
March Equinox
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 March Equinox in Nepal (Kathmandu)
Holi Purnima (Terai region)
Thursday, March 21, 2019 Holi Purnima (Terai region) is a local holiday in Nepal
Godhe Yatra
Friday, April 5, 2019 Godhe Yatra is a local holiday in Nepal
Ram Nawami
Sunday, April 14, 2019 Ram Nawami is a observance in Nepal
Nepali New Year
Sunday, April 14, 2019 Nepali New Year is a public holiday in Nepal
Loktantra Diwas
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Loktantra Diwas is a observance in Nepal
Majdoor Divas
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Majdoor Divas is a public holiday in Nepal
Buddha Jayanti
Saturday, May 18, 2019 Buddha Jayanti is a public holiday in Nepal
Ganatantra Diwas (Republic Day)
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Ganatantra Diwas (Republic Day) is a observance in Nepal
Ramjan Edul Fikra
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Ramjan Edul Fikra is a optional holiday in Nepal
June Solstice
Friday, June 21, 2019 June Solstice in Nepal (Kathmandu)
Edul Aajaha
Monday, August 12, 2019 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.
Janai Purnima
Thursday, August 15, 2019 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
Monday, August 19, 2019 Gai Jatra is a public holiday in Nepal
Gaura Parba
Friday, August 23, 2019 Gaura Parba is a optional holiday in Nepal
Shree Krishna Janamashtami
Friday, August 23, 2019 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.
Hartalika Teej
Monday, September 2, 2019 Hartalika Teej is a optional holiday in Nepal
Rishi Panchami
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Rishi Panchami is a public holiday in Nepal
Civil Service Day
Saturday, September 7, 2019 Civil Service Day is a public holiday in Nepal
Indra Jatra
Thursday, September 12, 2019 Indra Jatra is a local holiday in Nepal
Constitution Day
Friday, September 20, 2019 Constitution Day is a public holiday in Nepal
Jitiya Parwa
Sunday, September 22, 2019 Jitiya Parwa is a optional holiday in Nepal
September Equinox
Monday, September 23, 2019 September Equinox in Nepal (Kathmandu)
Ghatasthapana
Sunday, September 29, 2019 Ghatasthapana is a public holiday in Nepal
Phulpati (Dashain)
Saturday, October 5, 2019 Phulpati (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal
Astami (Dashain)
Sunday, October 6, 2019 Astami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal
Nawami (Dashain)
Monday, October 7, 2019 Nawami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal
Dashami (Dashain)
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Dashami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal
Ekadashi (Dashain)
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Ekadashi (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal
Duwadashi (Dashain)
Thursday, October 10, 2019 Duwadashi (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal
Holiday for Chinese President's Visit
Sunday, October 13, 2019 Holiday for Chinese President's Visit is a public holiday in Nepal
Kojagrat Purnima
Sunday, October 13, 2019 Kojagrat Purnima is a public holiday in Nepal
Laxmi Puja (Tihar)
Sunday, October 27, 2019 Laxmi Puja (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal
Gobhardan Pujan (Tihar)
Monday, October 28, 2019 Gobhardan Pujan (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal
Bhai Tika (Tihar)
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Bhai Tika (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal
Chhat Parwa
Saturday, November 2, 2019 Chhat Parwa is a optional holiday in Nepal
Phalgunanda Jayanti
Monday, November 11, 2019 Phalgunanda Jayanti is a optional holiday in Nepal
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Guru Nanak Jayanti is a optional holiday in Nepal
International Day of Disabled Persons
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 International Day of Disabled Persons is a optional holiday in Nepal
Udhauli Parva
Thursday, December 12, 2019 Udhauli Parva is a optional holiday in Nepal
December Solstice
Sunday, December 22, 2019 December Solstice in Nepal (Kathmandu)
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2019 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Tamu Lhosar
Monday, December 30, 2019 Tamu Lhosar is a optional holiday in Nepal
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