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Cultural events, public happenings and travel moments across Nepal.

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Ethnic Sonam Lhosar

Sonam Lhosar is a Ethnic festival or observance celebrated in Tamang communities / Nepal-wide.

Jan 19, 2026 January / February Tamang communities / Nepal-wide Public holiday
Tamang New Year; date changes annually.
Religious Saraswati Puja / Shree Panchami

Saraswati Puja / Shree Panchami is a Religious festival or observance celebrated in Nepal-wide.

Jan 23, 2026 January / February Nepal-wide Public holiday
Festival of learning and Saraswati worship; date changes annually.
Religious Maha Shivaratri

Maha Shivaratri is a Religious festival or observance celebrated in Pashupatinath and Nepal-wide.

Feb 15, 2026 February / March Pashupatinath and Nepal-wide Public holiday
Major Shiva festival, especially at Pashupatinath; date changes annually.
Ethnic Gyalpo Lhosar

Gyalpo Lhosar is a Ethnic festival or observance celebrated in Himalayan communities / Nepal-wide.

Feb 18, 2026 February / March Himalayan communities / Nepal-wide Public holiday
Sherpa/Tibetan New Year; date changes annually.
Seasonal Holi / Fagu Purnima

Holi / Fagu Purnima is a Seasonal festival or observance celebrated in Nepal-wide.

Mar 2, 2026 February / March Nepal-wide Public holiday
Hill and Terai dates can differ; update annually by official calendar.
Jatra Ghode Jatra

Ghode Jatra is a Jatra festival or observance celebrated in Kathmandu Valley.

Mar 18, 2026 March / April Kathmandu Valley Public holiday
Kathmandu Valley horse festival; date changes annually.
Muslim Eid-ul-Fitr

Eid-ul-Fitr is a Muslim festival or observance celebrated in Nepal-wide Muslim communities.

Mar 21, 2026 March / April Nepal-wide Muslim communities Public holiday
Date depends on moon sighting and official announcement.
Religious Ram Navami

Ram Navami is a Religious festival or observance celebrated in Nepal-wide / Janakpur.

Mar 27, 2026 March / April Nepal-wide / Janakpur Public holiday
Birth celebration of Lord Ram; important in Janakpur and Hindu communities.
Seasonal Nepali New Year / Bisket Jatra

Nepali New Year / Bisket Jatra is a Seasonal festival or observance celebrated in Nepal-wide / Bhaktapur.

Apr 14, 2026 April Nepal-wide / Bhaktapur Public holiday
Nepali New Year; Bisket Jatra is especially important in Bhaktapur.
Jatra Bisket Jatra

Bisket Jatra is a Jatra festival or observance celebrated in Bhaktapur.

Apr 14, 2026 April Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur New Year jatra; dates around Nepali New Year can be updated annually.
Buddhist Buddha Jayanti

Buddha Jayanti is a Buddhist festival or observance celebrated in Lumbini and Nepal-wide.

May 1, 2026 April / May Lumbini and Nepal-wide Public holiday
Observed on Buddha Purnima; verify annual official date.
Ethnic Ubhauli / Sakela Ubhauli

Ubhauli / Sakela Ubhauli is a Ethnic festival or observance celebrated in Kirat communities.

May 1, 2026 April / May Kirat communities Public holiday
Kirat spring seasonal festival; verify annual date.