Nepal is one of the culturally affluent and religious nation, and its religious public holidays in Nepal are a real example of the same. The Government of Nepal has announced the public holidays for the year 2082 BS (2025-2026 AD). In this article, we have provided a detailed overview of the public holidays in Nepal for the year 2082 so that you stay updated and can plan your activities accordingly. Banks follow public holiday calendar for holidays.
Nepal Public Holidays for 2082
The Government of Nepal has declared 28 public holidays for the year 2082 BS, with Saturdays excluded. All Saturdays for the year are also declared to be public holidays, making up 52 Saturday holidays.
National Festivals
- 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.
Dashain and Tihar Holidays
- Dashain: Ashoj 13 (September 18, 2025) to Ashoj 18 (September 23, 2025)
- Tihar: Kartik 3 (October 19, 2025) to Kartik 7 (October 23, 2025) .
Public Holidays on Ethnic Festivals (for respective ethnic communities only)
- Gaura Parva: Bhadra 15 (August 29, 2025)
- Siruwa Pawani (people who celebrate in Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Siraha, and Saptari) .
Women Holidays
- Haritalika (Teej): Bhadra 10 (August 24, 2025)
- Jitiya Festival: Bhadra 30 (September 13, 2025) (for women employees who celebrate Jitiya festival) .
Education Institutions Only
- Basanta Panchami/Saraswati Puja: Magh 9 (January 23, 2026) .
Jatra Holidays (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) .
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) .
For People with Disabilities Only
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3): Mangsir 17 (November 28, 2025) .
Public Holidays on Birth Anniversaries
- 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 .
Nationally Celebrated but Office Opening Days
- Ethnic Discrimination and Untouchability Eradication National Day: Jestha 21 (June 4, 2025)
- Civil Service Day: Bhadra 22 (August 30, 2025) .
Conclusion
The list of public holidays in Nepal 2082 BS provides a full calendar of national and ethnic festivals so that the multicultural heritage of the country is celebrated. Whether you want to travel to Nepal or simply want to stay informed about the celebrations in the country, this guide provides all that you would want to know. Happy celebrations!
Global IME Bank offers service in public holidays too through its selected counters. You can find the list of holiday counters here. Global IME Bank has uploaded official 2082 BS Calendar here.