Nepal Public Holidays in 2019
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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