Public holidays in Nepal 2029

35 nationwide public holidays in 2029.

Nationwide holidays 2029

Long weekends and bridge days 2029

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

Long weekends

• Sat 13 Jan – Mon 15 Jan · 3 days off
  Maghe Sankranti, Sonam Lhochhar
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 17°C (63°F), low 7°C (45°F), rain on 0% of days
• Sat 27 Jan – Mon 29 Jan · 3 days off
  Martyr's Day
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 17°C (63°F), low 7°C (45°F), rain on 7% of days
• Sat 17 Feb – Mon 19 Feb · 3 days off
  National Democracy Day
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 21°C (70°F), low 10°C (50°F), rain on 7% of days
• Sat 26 May – Mon 28 May · 3 days off
  Buddha Jayanti, Republic Day
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 30°C (86°F), low 20°C (68°F), rain on 71% of days
• Sat 6 Oct – Mon 8 Oct · 3 days off
  Ghatasthapana
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 24°C (75°F), low 18°C (64°F), rain on 54% of days
• Sat 13 Oct – Thu 18 Oct · 6 days off
  Fulpati, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, Bijaya Dashami, Ekadashi (Dashain), Duwadashi (Dashain)
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 24°C (75°F), low 17°C (63°F), rain on 26% of days
• Sat 3 Nov – Wed 7 Nov · 5 days off
  Gai Tihar, Laxmi Pooja, Gobardhan Pooja, Mha Pooja, Bhai Tika
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 22°C (72°F), low 14°C (57°F), rain on 3% of days

Bridge days

• Fri 12 Jan: take 1 day off, get 5 days in a row (Thu 11 Jan – Mon 15 Jan)
  Prithvi Jayanti, Maghe Sankranti, Sonam Lhochhar
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 17°C (63°F), low 7°C (45°F), rain on 3% of days
• Fri 16 Feb: take 1 day off, get 6 days in a row (Wed 14 Feb – Mon 19 Feb)
  Gyalpo Lhosar, Eid al-Fitr (estimated), National Democracy Day
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 20°C (68°F), low 9°C (48°F), rain on 3% of days
• Fri 2 Mar: take 1 day off, get 5 days in a row (Wed 28 Feb – Sun 4 Mar)
  Fagu Poornima, Fagu Poornima (Terai)
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 22°C (72°F), low 11°C (52°F), rain on 17% of days
• Fri 9 Mar: take 1 day off, get 4 days in a row (Thu 8 Mar – Sun 11 Mar)
  International Women's Day
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 24°C (75°F), low 12°C (54°F), rain on 11% of days
• Mon 30 Apr: take 1 day off, get 4 days in a row (Sat 28 Apr – Tue 1 May)
  International Labor Day
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 29°C (84°F), low 17°C (63°F), rain on 44% of days
• Fri 24 Aug: take 1 day off, get 4 days in a row (Thu 23 Aug – Sun 26 Aug)
  Janai Poornima
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 26°C (79°F), low 20°C (68°F), rain on 84% of days
• Fri 19 Oct: take 1 day off, get 9 days in a row (Sat 13 Oct – Sun 21 Oct)
  Fulpati, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, Bijaya Dashami, Ekadashi (Dashain), Duwadashi (Dashain)
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 24°C (75°F), low 17°C (63°F), rain on 26% of days
• Mon 24 Dec: take 1 day off, get 4 days in a row (Sat 22 Dec – Tue 25 Dec)
  Christmas Day
  Typically in Kathmandu: high 18°C (64°F), low 8°C (46°F), rain on 1% of days

Leave planner 2029

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2029 calendar

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