Nepal Public Holidays in 2026
Nepal has a total of 42 holidays in 2026. 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 |
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| Prithvi Jayanti |
Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Prithvi Jayanti is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Maghe Sankranti |
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | Maghe Sankranti is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Martyrs' Day |
Friday, January 30, 2026 | Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Maha Shivaratri |
Sunday, February 15, 2026 | Maha Shivaratri is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Sonam Losar (Tamang New Year) |
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | Sonam Losar (Tamang New Year) is an optional holiday in Nepal |
| Gyalpo Losar |
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | Gyalpo Losar is an optional holiday in Nepal |
| Prajatantra Diwas |
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Prajatantra Diwas (National Democracy Day) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| International Women's Day |
Sunday, March 8, 2026 | International Women's Day is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Ghode Jatra |
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | Ghode Jatra is a local holiday in Nepal |
| Ramjan Edul Fikra |
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Ramjan Edul Fikra is an optional holiday in Nepal |
| Ram Navami |
Friday, March 27, 2026 | Ram Navami is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Nepali New Year |
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | Nepali New Year is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Loktantra Diwas |
Friday, April 24, 2026 | Loktantra Diwas is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Labour Day |
Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Buddha Jayanti |
Friday, May 1, 2026 | Buddha Jayanti is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Edul Aajaha |
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Edul Aajaha is an optional holiday in Nepal |
| Ganatantra Diwas (Republic Day) |
Friday, May 29, 2026 | Ganatantra Diwas (Republic Day) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Raksha Bandhan |
Friday, August 28, 2026 | Raksha Bandhan is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Gai Jatra |
Saturday, August 29, 2026 | Gai Jatra is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Shree Krishna Janmashtami |
Friday, September 4, 2026 | Shree Krishna Janmashtami is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Gaura Parba |
Friday, September 4, 2026 | Gaura Parba is an optional holiday in Nepal |
| Nijamati Sewa Diwas |
Monday, September 7, 2026 | Nijamati Sewa Diwas is a local holiday in Nepal |
| Hartalika Teej |
Monday, September 14, 2026 | Hartalika Teej is an optional holiday in Nepal |
| Rishi Panchami |
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Rishi Panchami is an optional holiday in Nepal |
| Constitution Day |
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | Constitution Day is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Indra Jatra |
Friday, September 25, 2026 | Indra Jatra is a local holiday in Nepal |
| Ghatasthapana |
Sunday, October 11, 2026 | Ghatasthapana marks the beginning of Dashain |
| Fulpati |
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Fulpati (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Maha Ashtami |
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | Maha Ashtami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Maha Navami |
Monday, October 19, 2026 | Maha Navami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Vijaya Dashami |
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | Vijaya Dashami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Ekadashi |
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | Ekadashi (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Dwadashi |
Friday, October 23, 2026 | Dwadashi (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Kojagrat Purnima |
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Kojagrat Purnima (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Laxmi Puja |
Sunday, November 8, 2026 | Laxmi Puja (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Govardhan Puja |
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | Govardhan Puja (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Bhai Tika |
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Bhai Tika (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Chhath Puja |
Sunday, November 15, 2026 | Chhath Puja is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti |
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | Guru Nanak Jayanti is an optional holiday in Nepal |
| Udhauli Parva |
Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Udhauli Parva is an optional holiday in Nepal |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day is an optional holiday in Nepal |
| Tamu Losar |
Wednesday, December 30, 2026 | Tamu Losar is an optional holiday in Nepal |
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