Public holidays in Nepal 2025

36 nationwide public holidays in 2025.

Nationwide holidays 2025

Long weekends and bridge days 2025

Based on nationwide holidays and the weekend in Nepal (Saturday and Sunday). Regional, local and group holidays are not included.

Long weekends

• Fri 28 Feb – Sun 2 Mar · 3 days off
  Gyalpo Lhosar
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 22°C (72°F), low 11°C (52°F), rain on 17% of days
• Thu 13 Mar – Sun 16 Mar · 4 days off
  Fagu Poornima, Fagu Poornima (Terai)
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 25°C (77°F), low 13°C (55°F), rain on 13% of days
• Sat 29 Mar – Mon 31 Mar · 3 days off
  Eid al-Fitr
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 27°C (81°F), low 15°C (59°F), rain on 29% of days
• Sat 12 Apr – Mon 14 Apr · 3 days off
  Nepali New Year
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 29°C (84°F), low 16°C (61°F), rain on 23% of days
• Sat 10 May – Mon 12 May · 3 days off
  Buddha Jayanti
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 29°C (84°F), low 18°C (64°F), rain on 53% of days
• Fri 19 Sep – Mon 22 Sep · 4 days off
  Constitution Day, Ghatasthapana
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 25°C (77°F), low 20°C (68°F), rain on 66% of days
• Sat 27 Sep – Sun 5 Oct · 9 days off
  Fulpati, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, Bijaya Dashami, Ekadashi (Dashain), Duwadashi (Dashain)
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 24°C (75°F), low 19°C (66°F), rain on 64% of days
• Sat 18 Oct – Mon 27 Oct · 10 days off
  Laxmi Pooja, Gai Tihar, Gobardhan Pooja, Mha Pooja, Bhai Tika, Tihar Holiday, Chhath Parva
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 23°C (73°F), low 16°C (61°F), rain on 19% of days

Bridge days

• Mon 13 Jan: take 1 day off, get 4 days in a row (Sat 11 Jan – Tue 14 Jan)
  Prithvi Jayanti, Maghe Sankranti
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 17°C (63°F), low 7°C (45°F), rain on 3% of days
• Fri 31 Jan: take 1 day off, get 5 days in a row (Wed 29 Jan – Sun 2 Feb)
  Martyr's Day, Sonam Lhochhar
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 17°C (63°F), low 7°C (45°F), rain on 4% of days
• Thu 27 Feb: take 1 day off, get 5 days in a row (Wed 26 Feb – Sun 2 Mar)
  Maha Shivaratri, Gyalpo Lhosar
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 22°C (72°F), low 10°C (50°F), rain on 14% of days
• Fri 2 May: take 1 day off, get 4 days in a row (Thu 1 May – Sun 4 May)
  International Labor Day
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 28°C (82°F), low 17°C (63°F), rain on 57% of days
• Fri 26 Dec: take 1 day off, get 4 days in a row (Thu 25 Dec – Sun 28 Dec)
  Christmas Day
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 17°C (63°F), low 8°C (46°F), rain on 3% of days
• Mon 29 Dec: take 1 day off, get 4 days in a row (Sat 27 Dec – Tue 30 Dec)
  Tamu Lhochhar
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 17°C (63°F), low 8°C (46°F), rain on 6% of days

Leave planner 2025

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2025 calendar

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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.