Kathmandu, February 14
The government has announced 35 days of public holidays for the Nepali year 2081.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has published the list of public and festive holidays for the year 2081, indicating 27 days of festive holidays.
Additionally, 6 holidays are marking specific days and 2 holidays are dedicated to marking the birth of various personalities.
Public holidays list:
- Nepali New Year
- Ram Navami
- Buddha Jayanti/Ubhauli Parwa
- Rakshyabandhan/Janaipurnima
- Krishna Janmashtami
- Ghatasthapana
- Dashain Holidays (Phulpati to Duwadashi – 5 days)
- Tihar Holidays (Laxmi Puja to day after Bhai Tika -4 days)
- Chhath
- Christmas Day
- Udhauli Parwa/Yomari Punhi
- Tamu Lohsar
- Maghe Sankranti
- Sonam Lohsar
- Maha Shivaratri
- Gyalpo Lohsar
- Eid al-Fitr
- Eid al-Adha
- Fagu Purnima/Holi
- Gai Jatra (Kathmandu valley only)
- Indrajatra ( Kathmandu valley only)
- Ghode Jatra (Kathmandu valley only)
- Bhoto Dekhaune Jatra (Kathmandu valley only)
- Gaura Parwa
- Teej (Women only)
- International Women’s Day (Women only)
- Jitiya Parwa (Only for women who celebrate)
- Republic Day
- Constitution Day
- Shahid Diwas
- National Democracy Day
- Prithvi Jayanti
- Labour Day/May Day
