Nepal has a total of 43 holidays in 2023. 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
Prithvi Jayanti
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Prithvi Jayanti is a public holiday in Nepal
National Day of Mourning
Monday, January 16, 2023 National Day of Mourning is a public holiday in Nepal
Sonam Losar (Tamang New Year)
Sunday, January 22, 2023 Sonam Losar (Tamang New Year) is a optional holiday in Nepal
Basant Panchami
Thursday, January 26, 2023 Basant Panchami is a academic holiday in Nepal
People's War Day
Monday, February 13, 2023 People's War Day is a public holiday in Nepal
Maha Shivaratri
Saturday, February 18, 2023 Maha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation.
National Democracy Day
Sunday, February 19, 2023 National Democracy Day is a public holiday in Nepal
Nari Dibas
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Nari Dibas is a public holiday in Nepal
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2023 March Equinox in Nepal (Kathmandu)
Godhe Yatra
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Godhe Yatra is a local holiday in Nepal
Nepali New Year
Friday, April 14, 2023 Nepali New Year is a public holiday in Nepal
Ramjan Edul Fikra
Saturday, April 22, 2023 Ramjan Edul Fikra is a optional holiday in Nepal
Majdoor Divas
Monday, May 1, 2023 Majdoor Divas is a public holiday in Nepal
Buddha Jayanti
Friday, May 5, 2023 Buddha Jayanti is a public holiday in Nepal
Ganatantra Diwas (Republic Day)
Monday, May 29, 2023 Ganatantra Diwas (Republic Day) is a public holiday in Nepal
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 June Solstice in Nepal (Kathmandu)
Edul Aajaha
Thursday, June 29, 2023 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
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 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
Friday, September 1, 2023 Gai Jatra is a public holiday in Nepal
Gaura Parba
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Gaura Parba is a optional holiday in Nepal
Shree Krishna Janamashtami
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 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.
National Mourning Day
Thursday, September 14, 2023 National Mourning Day is a public holiday in Nepal
Hartalika Teej
Monday, September 18, 2023 Hartalika Teej is a optional holiday in Nepal
Constitution Day
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Constitution Day is a public holiday in Nepal
September Equinox
Saturday, September 23, 2023 September Equinox in Nepal (Kathmandu)
Indra Jatra
Thursday, September 28, 2023 Indra Jatra is a local holiday in Nepal
Ghatasthapana
Sunday, October 15, 2023 Ghatasthapana is a public holiday in Nepal
Phulpati (Dashain)
Saturday, October 21, 2023 Phulpati (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal
Astami (Dashain)
Sunday, October 22, 2023 Astami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal
Nawami (Dashain)
Monday, October 23, 2023 Nawami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal
Dashami (Dashain)
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Dashami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal
Ekadashi (Dashain)
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Ekadashi (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal
Phalgunanda Jayanti
Saturday, November 11, 2023 Phalgunanda Jayanti is a optional holiday in Nepal
Laxmi Puja (Tihar)
Sunday, November 12, 2023 Laxmi Puja (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal
Gobhardan Pujan (Tihar)
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Gobhardan Pujan (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal
Bhai Tika (Tihar)
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Bhai Tika (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal
Chhat Parwa
Sunday, November 19, 2023 Chhat Parwa is a public holiday in Nepal
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Monday, November 27, 2023 Guru Nanak Jayanti is a optional holiday in Nepal
International Day of Disabled Persons
Sunday, December 3, 2023 International Day of Disabled Persons is a optional holiday in Nepal
December Solstice
Friday, December 22, 2023 December Solstice in Nepal (Kathmandu)
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2023 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Udhauli Parva
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Udhauli Parva is a optional holiday in Nepal
Tamu Lhosar
Saturday, December 30, 2023 Tamu Lhosar is a optional holiday in Nepal
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