LIST OF PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, 2082 B.S. (2025/26 A.D.)
On 2081/11/15 B.S. (February 27, 2025 A.D.), Ministry of Home Affairs (“MOHA”) published the List of Public Holidays (“Notice”) applicable from 2082/01/01 (April 14, 2025 A.D.) to 2082/12/31 (April 15, 2026 A.D.). The notice is applicable to government offices and public entities. The Nepali version of the Notice can be accessed here.
Excluding Saturdays, the following public holidays will be observed:
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S.N. |
Name of Holiday |
Date |
Remark |
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New Year |
2082/01/01 (April 14, 2025 A.D.) |
National Public Holiday (“NPH”) |
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International Labor Day |
2082/01/18 (May 1, 2025 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Chandi Purnima/ Buddha Jayanti/ Ubhauli Parwa |
2082/01/29 (May 12, 2025 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Buddha Jayanti |
2082/01/29 (May 12, 2025 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Republic Day |
2082/02/15 (May 29, 2025 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Rakshya Bandhan |
2082/04/24 (August 9, 2025 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Gai Jatra |
2082/04/25 (August 10, 2025 A.D.) |
For all people in the Kathmandu Valley and Newar community. |
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Shree Krishna Janmastami |
2082/04/31 (August 16, 2025 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Haritalika (Teej) Barta |
2082/05/10 (August 26, 2025 A.D.) |
For women only |
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Gaura Parwa |
2082/05/15 (August 31, 2025 A.D.) |
For related religion, culture, geographical regions and places only |
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Indra Jatra |
2081/05/21 (September 6, 2025 A.D.) |
In Kathmandu Valley only |
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Jitiya Parwa |
2082/05/30 (September 15, 2025 A.D.) |
For women celebrating Jitiya Parwa only |
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Constitution Day |
2082/06/03 (September 19, 2025 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Gatasthapana |
2082/06/06 (September 22, 2025 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Dashain Holiday (6 days) |
2082/06/13 – 2082/06/18 (September 29, 2025 A.D. – October 4, 2025 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Tihar Holiday (4 days) |
2082/07/03 – 2082/07/07 (October 20, 2025 A.D. – October 24, 2025 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Chhat Parwa |
2082/07/10 (October 27, 2025 A.D.) |
NPH |
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International Day of People with Disabilities |
2082/08/17 (December 3, 2025 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Dhanya Purnima/ Udhhauli Parwa/ Yomari Punhi |
2082/08/18 (December 4, 2025 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Christmas Day |
2082/09/10 (December 25, 2025 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Tamu Lhosar |
2082/09/15 (December 30, 2025 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Prithivi Jayanti / National Unity Day |
2082/09/27 (January 11, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Maghi Parwa /Maghe Sankranti |
2082/10/01 (January 15, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Sonam Lhosar |
2082/10/05 (January 19, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Basanta Panchami |
2082/10/09 (January 23, 2026 A.D.) |
For educational institutions only |
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Martyrs’ Day |
2082/10/16 (January 30, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Maha Shivaratri |
2082/11/03 (February 15, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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National Democracy Day |
2082/11/07 (February 19, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Fagu Purnima |
2082/11/18 (March 2, 2026 A.D.) |
For 56 Districts of Himalayan and Hilly region |
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Terai Holi |
2082/11/19 (March 3, 2026 A.D.) |
For 21 Districts of Terai Region |
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International Women’s Day |
2082/11/24 (March 8, 2026 A.D.) |
For women employees only |
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Falgunand Jayanti |
2082/11/25 (March 9, 2026 A.D.) |
For Kirats only |
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Ghode Jatra |
2082/12/04 (March 18, 2026 A.D.) |
In Kathmandu Valley only |
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Ram Nawami |
2082/12/13 (March 27, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH
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Eid al-Fitr |
To be determined. Usually falls in March/April/May |
NPH |
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Eid al-Adha |
To be determined. Usually falls in June/July |
NPH |
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Saruwa Pawani |
To be determined. Usually falls in April |
For Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Siraha and Saptari Districs only |
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Bhoto Jatra |
To be determined. |
In Kathmandu Valley only |
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Muhammad Jayanti |
To be determined. Usually falls in September or October |
For Muslim Community only |
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Guru Nanak Jayanti |
To be determined. Usually falls in October or November. |
For Sikh Community only |
Office Hours and Break
Government offices generally operate from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. From 16th Kartik to 15th Magh (November 2 to January 29), office hours will be from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. On Fridays, office hours will be from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The lunch break will be from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM.
Provincial Government
Provincial governments can declare up to 6 public holidays based on regional customs, applicable to federal offices in the province. However, the MOHA will determine holidays for the three districts of the Kathmandu Valley.