List of Public Holidays of Nepal 2083

Nepal Government Public Holidays and Office Hours for BS 2083 [सार्वजिनक विदा]

The Government of Nepal has decided to determine public holidays (Sarbajanik Bida), festival holidays, substitute holidays, and office hours for all government offices and public bodies for one year from April 14, 2026 to April 13, 2027 [2083 Baisakh 1 to 2083 Chaitra end (BS)]. This notice is published accordingly.

Table of Content

1. Nepal Government Public Holidays and Office Hours for BS 2083 [सार्वजिनक विदा]
2. Saturday Holidays Throughout the Year
3. Festival Holidays
4. For Women Employees Only
5. For Educational Institutions Only
6. Jatra Holidays for Kathmandu Valley Only
7. Day Holidays
8. Birthday Holidays
9. Nationally Observed Days When Offices Remain Open
10. Nepali Diplomatic Missions Abroad
11. Special Provisions for Public Service Delivery
12. Office Hours
13. Management of Essential and Emergency Services
14. Notes
15. Download

Saturday Holidays Throughout the Year

• Baisakh: 5, 12, 19, 26 (BS) [April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, 2026]

• Jestha: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (BS) [May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13, 2026]

• Ashadh: 6, 13, 20, 27 (BS) [June 20, June 27, July 4, July 11, 2026]

• Shrawan: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (BS) [July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15, 2026]

• Bhadra: 6, 13, 20, 27 (BS) [August 22, August 29, September 5, September 12, 2026]

• Ashwin: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (BS) [September 19, September 26, October 3, October 10, October 17, 2026]

• Kartik: 7, 14, 21, 28 (BS) [October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, 2026]

• Mangsir: 5, 12, 19, 26 (BS) [November 21, November 28, December 5, December 12, 2026]

• Poush: 4, 11, 18, 25 (BS) [December 19, December 26, 2026; January 2, January 9, 2027]

• Magh: 2, 9, 16, 23 (BS) [January 16, January 23, January 30, February 6, 2027]

• Falgun: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (BS) [February 13, February 20, February 27, March 6, March 13, 2027]

• Chaitra: 6, 13, 20, 27 (BS) [March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10, 2027]

Festival Holidays

Nationwide public festival holidays

• New Year: Baisakh 1 (BS) [April 14, 2026] (Tuesday)

• Chandi Purnima (Baisakh Purnima), Buddha Jayanti, and the Kirant communities’ Ubhauli festival (including Rai, Limbu, Yakkha, Sunuwar): Baisakh 18 (BS) [May 1, 2026] (Friday)

• Raksha Bandhan: Bhadra 12 (BS) [August 28, 2026] (Friday)

• Shri Krishna Janmashtami: Bhadra 19 (BS) [September 4, 2026] (Friday)

• Ghatasthapana: Ashwin 25 (BS) [October 11, 2026] (Sunday)

• Dashain holiday: Ashwin 31 to Kartik 6 (BS) [October 17 to October 23, 2026] (Phulpati to Dwadashi)

• Tihar holiday: Kartik 22 to Kartik 26 (BS) [November 8 to November 12, 2026] (from Laxmi Puja to the day after Bhai Tika)

• Chhath festival: Kartik 29 (BS) [November 15, 2026] (Sunday)

• Dhanya Purnima, the Kirant communities’ Udhauli festival, Yomari Punhi, and Jyapu Day: Poush 9 (BS) [December 24, 2026] (Thursday)

• Christmas Day (December 25) for Christians: Poush 10 (BS) [December 25, 2026] (Friday)

• Tamu Lhosar: Poush 15 (BS) [December 30, 2026] (Wednesday)

• Maghi festival (Maghe Sankranti): Magh 1 (BS) [January 15, 2027] (Friday)

• Sonam Lhosar: Magh 24 (BS) [February 7, 2027] (Sunday)

• Maha Shivaratri: Falgun 22 (BS) [March 6, 2027] (Saturday)

• Gyalpo Lhosar: Falgun 25 (BS) [March 9, 2027] (Tuesday)

• Eid (Eid al-Fitr): on the day of Eid

• Bakra Eid (Eid al-Adha): on the day of Eid

• Fagu Purnima (Holi):

  • Himalayan and Hill 56 districts: Chaitra 7 (BS) [March 21, 2027] (Sunday)

  • Terai districts Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Saptari, Siraha, Udayapur, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara, Parsa, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East), Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta West), Rupandehi, Kapilvastu, Dang, Banke, Bardiya, Kailali, and Kanchanpur: Chaitra 8 (BS) [March 22, 2027] (Monday)

Public festival holidays limited to specific religion, culture, geography, or place

• Gaijatra: Bhadra 13 (BS) [August 29, 2026] (Saturday), for Newar communities across the country only

• Gaura festival: Bhadra 19 (BS) [September 4, 2026] (Friday)

• Dura Mhepu Nakuma: Poush 15 (BS) [December 30, 2026] (Wednesday), for Dura communities across the country only

• Siruwa Pabani: on the day of the festival, in Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Siraha, and Saptari districts (where the festival is observed)

For Women Employees Only

• Haritalika (Teej) fast: Bhadra 29 (BS) [September 14, 2026] (Monday)

• Jitiya festival: Ashwin 18 (BS) [October 4, 2026] (Sunday), for women employees who observe the Jitiya festival

For Educational Institutions Only

• Basanta Panchami: Magh 28 (BS) [February 11, 2027] (Thursday)

Jatra Holidays for Kathmandu Valley Only

• Gaijatra: Bhadra 13 (BS) [August 29, 2026] (Saturday)

• Indra Jatra: Ashwin 9 (BS) [September 25, 2026] (Friday)

• Matsyendranath Bhoto Dekhaune Jatra: on the day the jatra is observed

• Ghode Jatra: Chaitra 23 (BS) [April 6, 2027] (Tuesday)

Day Holidays

Nationwide public day holidays

• World Labour Day (May 1): Baisakh 18 (BS) [May 1, 2026] (Friday)

• Republic Day: Jestha 15 (BS) [May 29, 2026] (Friday)

• Constitution Day (National Day): Ashwin 3 (BS) [September 19, 2026] (Saturday)

• Martyrs’ Day: Magh 16 (BS) [January 30, 2027] (Saturday)

• National Democracy Day: Falgun 7 (BS) [February 19, 2027] (Friday)

• International Women’s Day (March 8): Falgun 24 (BS) [March 8, 2027] (Monday)

For employees with disabilities only

• International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3): Mangsir 17 (BS) [December 3, 2026] (Thursday), for all employees with disabilities within Nepal

Birthday Holidays

Nationwide public birthday holidays

• Buddha Jayanti: Baisakh 18 (BS) [May 1, 2026] (Friday)

• Prithvi Jayanti (National Unity Day): Poush 27 (BS) [January 11, 2027] (Monday)

For relevant religious groups only

• Falgunanda Jayanti: Kartik 25 (BS) [November 11, 2026] (Wednesday), for Kirant followers

• Mohammed Jayanti: on the day observed by Nepali Muslim followers

• Guru Nanak Jayanti: on the day observed by Nepali Sikh followers

Nationally Observed Days When Offices Remain Open

• National Day for the Elimination of Caste-Based Discrimination and Untouchability: Jestha 21 (BS) [June 4, 2026] (Thursday)

• Civil Service Day: Bhadra 22 (BS) [September 7, 2026] (Monday)

• Jenji Martyr Day: Bhadra 23 (BS) [September 8, 2026] (Tuesday)

Nepali Diplomatic Missions Abroad

Nepali missions abroad may manage and adjust public holidays on their own, up to a maximum of 18 days, considering the public holidays of the host country.

Special Provisions for Public Service Delivery

Required arrangements for service delivery on specified holidays

On the holidays listed below, the relevant ministry or body must make necessary arrangements to provide the public services stated in Section 10.1:

Covered holidays include:

• Selected nationwide festival holidays listed under Section 2.1: Chandi Purnima (Ubhauli), Raksha Bandhan, Shri Krishna Janmashtami, Ghatasthapana, Dhanya Purnima (Udhauli/Yomari Punhi/Jyapu Day), Christmas Day, Tamu Lhosar, Maghi (Maghe Sankranti), Sonam Lhosar, Maha Shivaratri, Gyalpo Lhosar, Eid (Eid al-Fitr), and Bakra Eid (Eid al-Adha)

• Jatra holidays listed under Section 5: Gaijatra, Indra Jatra, Matsyendranath Bhoto Dekhaune Jatra, and Ghode Jatra

• Selected public day holidays listed under Section 6.1: Republic Day, Martyrs’ Day, National Democracy Day, and International Women’s Day

• Birthday holidays listed under Section 7.1: Buddha Jayanti and Prithvi Jayanti (National Unity Day)

Services to be ensured:

(a) Citizenship-related services

(b) Passport-related services

(c) Consular services

(d) Customs and revenue services (including revenue investigation)

(e) Quarantine services

(f) Transport management services including driving licences, vehicle registration, and renewals

(g) Industry, commerce, and company administration services

(h) Foreign employment services

(i) National identity card and civil registration services

(j) Land revenue (Malpot) and survey (Napi) services

(k) Public services delivered by local levels

(l) Veterinary services

(m) Drinking water services

(n) Electricity services

(o) Road and sewer repair and maintenance services

(p) Food quality testing

(q) Examination-related work conducted by various bodies and educational institutions

(r) Foreign study permission (NOC) services

(s) Police character certificate services

(t) Other public services as designated by the relevant ministry or body

(u) Other public service delivery services designated by provincial governments and local levels

(v) Banking and insurance transactions

Daily and emergency service continuity

Ministries, departments, and offices providing daily and emergency services must ensure uninterrupted service delivery even on public holidays. This includes hospitals, telecommunications, police, immigration, prisons, waste management, fire brigade, mint, public service broadcasting institutions, the Department of Printing, postal services, peace and security services, and disaster-related services.

Substitute leave for essential service staff

Offices operating essential and emergency services under Sections 10.1 and 10.2 must arrange substitute leave on a roster basis for employees working on holidays.

Office Hours

• For all government offices across Nepal:

  • Baisakh 1 to Kartik 15 (BS) [April 14 to November 1, 2026] and Magh 16 to Chaitra end (BS) [January 30 to April 13, 2027]: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

  • Kartik 16 to Magh 15 (BS) [November 2, 2026 to January 29, 2027]: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

• On Fridays: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Management of Essential and Emergency Services

Considering essential services under the Essential Services Operation Act, 2014 (BS), and other emergency service arrangements, each district must form a committee chaired by the Chief District Officer to ensure such services operate smoothly even on public holidays.

The committee shall include the Medical Superintendent or District Public Health Chief, the District Coordination Officer, and the District Police Chief as members, with the Assistant Chief District Officer serving as Member-Secretary.

Essential services include:

• Telegraph or telephone services

• Transportation services for carrying passengers or goods by water, land, or air routes

• Services related to airport or aircraft care, operation, or maintenance

• Services related to loading, storing, unloading, or stacking goods at an air ground, railway station, or government warehouse

• Printing or government press services

• Any Government of Nepal defence-related service connected to producing, storing, distributing arms, ammunition, treasury, or other military supplies

• Any other service designated by the Government of Nepal by publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette

Notes

(a) In addition to public holidays decided by the Government of Nepal, federal government offices located within a province shall also observe up to 6 days of public holidays declared by the provincial government, considering the province’s religion, culture, and customs. If a province declares more than 6 days of public holidays applicable across the province, and for the three districts of Kathmandu Valley, the matter shall be as decided by the Government of Nepal, Council of Ministers.

(b) After provincial public holidays applicable across the province are published in the Provincial Gazette at the beginning of the year, the District Administration Office in the district where the provincial capital is located must confirm which 6 days will apply to federal offices in that province and send an advance request to the Ministry of Home Affairs for public holiday implementation.

(c) “Half day” means up to 1:30 pm for the period Baisakh 1 to Kartik 15 (BS) [April 14 to November 1, 2026] and Magh 16 to Chaitra end (BS) [January 30 to April 13, 2027], and up to 1:00 pm for the period Kartik 16 to Magh 15 (BS) [November 2, 2026 to January 29, 2027].

(d) Lunch time will be from 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm.

Source: Nepal Gazette, Volume 75, Kathmandu, Falgun 18, 2082 (BS) [March 2, 2026], Number 67, Part 5, Notice of the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Home Affairs

March 2, 2026 [2082 Falgun 18 (BS)]

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