List of Public Holidays, 2083 (2026/27)
On 2082/11/18 (March 02, 2026 A.D.), Ministry of Home Affairs (“MOHA”) published the List of Public Holidays (“Notice”) applicable from 2083/01/01 (April 14, 2026 A.D.) to 2083/12/31 (April 13, 2027 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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Name of Holiday |
Date |
Remark |
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New Year |
2083/01/01 (April 14, 2026 A.D.) |
National Public Holiday (“NPH”) |
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International Labor Day /Chandi Purnima/ Buddha Jayanti/ Ubhauli Parwa |
2083/01/18 (May 1, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Republic Day |
2083/02/15 (May 29, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Rakshya Bandhan |
2083/05/12 (August 28, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Gai Jatra |
2083/05/13 (August 29, 2026 A.D.) |
For all people in the Kathmandu Valley and Newar community. |
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Shree Krishna Janmastami/Gaura Parwa |
2083/05/19 (September 4, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Haritalika (Teej) Barta |
2083/05/29 (September 14, 2026 A.D.) |
For women only |
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Constitution Day |
2083/06/03 (September 19, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Indra Jatra |
2083/06/09 (September 25, 2026 A.D.) |
In Kathmandu Valley only |
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Jitiya Parwa |
2083/06/18 (October 4, 2026 A.D.) |
For women celebrating Jitiya Parwa only |
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Gatasthapana |
2083/06/25 (October 11, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Dashain Holiday (7 days) |
2083/06/31 – 2083/07/06 (October 17, 2026 A.D. – October 23, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Tihar Holiday (5 days) |
2083/07/22 – 2083/07/26 (November 8, 2026 A.D. – November 12, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Falgunand Jayanti |
2083/07/25 (November 11, 2026 A.D.) |
For Kirats only |
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Chhat Parwa |
2083/07/29 (November 15, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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International Day of People with Disabilities |
2083/08/17 (December 3, 2026 A.D.) |
For people with disabilities only |
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Dhanya Purnima/ Udhhauli Parwa/ Yomari Punhi |
2083/09/09 (December 24, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Christmas Day |
2083/09/10 (December 25, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Tamu Lhosar/ Dura Mhaipru Nakuma |
2083/09/15 (December 30, 2026 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Prithivi Jayanti / National Unity Day |
2083/09/27 (January 11, 2027 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Maghi Parwa /Maghe Sankranti |
2083/10/01 (January 15, 2027 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Martyrs’ Day |
2083/10/16 (January 30, 2027 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Sonam Lhosar |
2083/10/24 (February 7, 2027 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Basanta Panchami |
2083/10/28 (February 11, 2027 A.D.) |
For educational institutions only |
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National Democracy Day |
2083/11/07 (February 19, 2027 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Maha Shivaratri |
2083/11/22 (March 6, 2027 A.D.) |
NPH |
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International Women’s Day |
2083/11/24 (March 8, 2027 A.D.) |
For women employees only |
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Gyalpo Loshar |
2083/11/25 (March 9, 2027 A.D.) |
NPH |
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Fagu Purnima |
2083/12/07 (March 21, 2027 A.D.) |
For 56 Districts of Himalayan and Hilly region |
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Terai Holi |
2083/12/08 (March 22, 2027 A.D.) |
For 21 Districts of Terai Region |
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Ghode Jatra |
2083/12/23 (April 6, 2027 A.D.) |
In Kathmandu Valley only |
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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 Muslims only |
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Guru Nanak Jayanti |
To be determined. Usually falls in October or November. |
For Sikhs only |
Government Office Hours and Break
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Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Fridays: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Winter Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (November 2 to January 29)
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Lunch Break: 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.