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Public holidays, observances, long weekends, and downloadable calendar files for Nepal.
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Type | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 11, 2026 | Sunday | Prithvi Jayanti | Public | National |
| January 15, 2026 | Thursday | Maghe Sankranti | Public | National |
| January 19, 2026 | Monday | Sonam Lhochhar | Public | National |
| January 29, 2026 | Thursday | Martyr's Day | Public | National |
| February 15, 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri | Public | National |
| February 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Gyalpo Lhosar | Public | National |
| February 19, 2026 | Thursday | National Democracy Day | Public | National |
| March 2, 2026 | Monday | Fagu Poornima | Public | National |
| March 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Fagu Poornima (Terai) | Public | National |
| March 8, 2026 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public | National |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public | National |
| March 27, 2026 | Friday | Ram Navami | Public | National |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Nepali New Year | Public | National |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Buddha Jayanti; International Labor Day | Public | National |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public | National |
| May 29, 2026 | Friday | Republic Day | Public | National |
| August 28, 2026 | Friday | Janai Poornima | Public | National |
| September 4, 2026 | Friday | Shree Krishna Janmashtami | Public | National |
| September 19, 2026 | Saturday | Constitution Day | Public | National |
| October 11, 2026 | Sunday | Ghatasthapana | Public | National |
| October 18, 2026 | Sunday | Fulpati | Public | National |
| October 19, 2026 | Monday | Maha Ashtami; Maha Navami | Public | National |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Bijaya Dashami | Public | National |
| October 21, 2026 | Wednesday | Ekadashi (Dashain) | Public | National |
| October 22, 2026 | Thursday | Duwadashi (Dashain) | Public | National |
| November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Laxmi Pooja | Public | National |
| November 9, 2026 | Monday | Gai Tihar | Public | National |
| November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Gobardhan Pooja; Mha Pooja | Public | National |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Bhai Tika | Public | National |
| November 15, 2026 | Sunday | Chhath Parva | Public | National |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public | National |
| December 30, 2026 | Wednesday | Tamu Lhochhar | Public | National |
12 bridge-day opportunities were found for Nepal in 2026.
Nepal has 32 public holidays in 2026, with 32 total calendar entries including observances and regional holidays where available.
The next public holiday in Nepal is Janai Poornima, observed in 71 days on Friday, August 28, 2026. Use the country calendar for the full year and the iCal export to subscribe in your calendar app.
Where it appears in the calendar, Easter Monday is treated as a public holiday for Nepal. Check the annual table for the exact date, because Easter is a movable feast and changes every year.
Banks and many government offices are usually closed on public holidays in Nepal. Private businesses, shops, tourist attractions, and transport services may follow different schedules, so check local opening hours before travelling.
Shop-opening rules vary by country and sometimes by holiday. WorldStats marks the holiday dates first; closure rules, retail exceptions, and special shopping restrictions are planned as a separate calendar layer.
WorldStats builds holiday calendars from licensed public datasets such as python-holidays, Nager.Date, Wikidata, and official government calendars where available. Entries include source notes so annual refreshes can be checked against authoritative updates.
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