Nepal Public Holidays in 2026
Nepal has a total of 28 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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| Maghe Sankranti |
Thursday, January 15, 2026 | Maghe Sankranti is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Sonam Losar |
Monday, January 19, 2026 | Sonam Losar is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Maha Shivaratri |
Sunday, February 15, 2026 | Maha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation. |
| Gyalpo Losar |
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | Gyalpo Losar is a optional holiday in Nepal |
| Ramadan Start |
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| National Democracy Day |
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | National Democracy Day is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Nari Dibas |
Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Nari Dibas is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Godhe Yatra |
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | Godhe Yatra is a local holiday in Nepal |
| Holi Purnima (Hill region) |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Holi Purnima (Hill region) is a local holiday in Nepal |
| Holi Purnima (Terai region) |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | Holi Purnima (Terai region) is a local holiday in Nepal |
| Ramjan Edul Fikra |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | Ramjan Edul Fikra is a optional holiday in Nepal |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | March Equinox in Nepal (Kathmandu) |
| Majdoor Divas |
Friday, May 1, 2026 | Majdoor Divas is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Edul Aajaha |
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 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. |
| June Solstice |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | June Solstice in Nepal (Kathmandu) |
| Constitution Day |
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | Constitution Day is a public holiday in Nepal |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | September Equinox in Nepal (Kathmandu) |
| Phulpati (Dashain) |
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Phulpati (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Astami (Dashain) |
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | Astami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Nawami (Dashain) |
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | Nawami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Dashami (Dashain) |
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | Dashami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Ekadashi (Dashain) |
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | Ekadashi (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Laxmi Puja (Tihar) |
Sunday, November 8, 2026 | Laxmi Puja (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Gobhardan Pujan (Tihar) |
Monday, November 9, 2026 | Gobhardan Pujan (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| Bhai Tika (Tihar) |
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | Bhai Tika (Tihar) is a public holiday in Nepal |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2026 | December Solstice in Nepal (Kathmandu) |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Tamu Lhosar |
Wednesday, December 30, 2026 | Tamu Lhosar is a optional holiday in Nepal |
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