List Of Public Holidays In Nepal In 2082 BS Along With Banking Holidays
The Government of Nepal has declared 28 public holidays for the year 2082 BS with Saturdays excluded. After including all Saturdays , public holidays, will be of total 80 holidays.
Note: 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.
List Of Public Holidays In Nepal In 2082 BS Along With Banking Holidays
1. National Festivals Holidays In Nepal For 2082 BS
- New Year’s Day: Baishakh 1 (April 14, 2025)
- Ubhauli Parva (Kirant Community): Baishakh 29 (May 12, 2025)
- Rakshya Bandhan: Shrawan 24 (August 20, 2025)
- Krishna Janmashtami: Shrawan 31 (August 27, 2025)
- Ghatasthapana: Ashoj 6 (September 21, 2025)
- Chhath: Kartik 10 (October 26, 2025)
- Udhauli Parva, Yomari Punhi: Mangsir 18 (November 26, 2025)
- Christmas: Poush 10 (December 25, 2025)
- Tamu Lhosar: Poush 15 (December 30, 2025)
- Maghi Parva/Maghe Sankranti: Magh 1 (January 15, 2026)
- Sonam Lhosar: Magh 5 (January 19, 2026)
- Maha Shivaratri: Falgun 3 (February 17, 2026)
- Gyalpo Lhosar: Falgun 6 (February 20, 2026)
- Bakar Eid (Eid Ul Fitr)
- Eid (Eid Ul Adha)
- Fagu Purnima: Falgun 18 (March 7, 2026) in 56 districts of hilly region and inner terai, and Chaitra 1 (March 14, 2026) in remaining districts of Nepal.
2. Dashain and Tihar Holidays For 2082 BS
- Dashain: Ashoj 13 (September 18, 2025) to Ashoj 18 (September 23, 2025)
- Tihar: Kartik 3 (October 19, 2025) to Kartik 7 (October 23, 2025) .
3. Public Holidays on Ethnic Festivals (for respective ethnic communities only and the holidays are limited to specific area)
- Gaura Parva: Bhadra 15 (August 29, 2025)
- Siruwa Pawani (people who celebrate in Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Siraha, and Saptari) .
4. Women Holidays In 2082 BS
- Haritalika (Teej): Bhadra 10 (August 24, 2025)
- Jitiya Festival: Bhadra 30 (September 13, 2025) (for women employees who celebrate Jitiya festival) .
5. Education Institutions Holidays In 2082 BS
- Basanta Panchami/Saraswati Puja: Magh 9 (January 23, 2026) .
6. Jatra Holidays In 2082 BS (Kathmandu Valley Only)
- Gai Jatra: Shrawan 25 (August 21, 2025)
- Indra Jatra: Bhadra 21 (September 4, 2025)
- Bhoto Jatra: Date to be announced
- Ghode Jatra: Chaitra 4 (March 17, 2026) .
7. Observed Holidays
- May Day Labour Day (May 1): Baishakh 18 (May 1, 2025)
- Republic Day: Jestha 15 (May 29, 2025)
- Constitution Day (Rastriya Diwas): Ashoj 3 (September 17, 2025)
- Martyrs Day: Magh 16 (January 30, 2026)
- Democracy Day: Falgun 7 (February 20, 2026)
- International Women’s Day: Falgun 24 (March 9, 2026) .
8. Nationally Celebrated but Office Opening Days In 2082 BS
- Ethnic Discrimination and Untouchability Eradication National Day: Jestha 21 (June 4, 2025)
- Civil Service Day: Bhadra 22 (August 30, 2025) .
9. For People with Disabilities Only In 2082 BS
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3): Mangsir 17 (November 28, 2025) .
10. Public Holidays on Birth Anniversaries In 2082 BS
- Buddha Jayanti: Baishakh 29 (May 12, 2025)
- Falgunanda Jayanti (Kirants): Kartik 25 (November 8, 2025)
- Guru Nanak Jayanti: Date to be announced (Sikhs)
- Prithvi Jayanti: Poush 27 (January 11, 2026)
- Prophet Muhammad Birth Anniversary: Date to be announced .