Festival calendar

Festivals in Nepal

A living, admin-editable festival calendar for Nepal. Many festival dates move by lunar/tithi calendar, so each record includes date notes and source fields.

34 views 58 festivals Dates editable by admin
Religious Bhai Tika

Bhai Tika is a Religious festival or observance celebrated in Nepal-wide.

Nov 11, 2026 October / November Nepal-wide Public holiday
Final major day of Tihar; date changes annually.
Religious Chhat Parva

Chhat Parva is a Religious festival or observance celebrated in Terai / Madhesh and Nepal-wide.

Nov 15, 2026 October / November Terai / Madhesh and Nepal-wide Public holiday
Major Terai and Madhesh festival; date changes annually.
Religious Vivah Panchami

Vivah Panchami is a Religious festival or observance celebrated in Janakpur.

Nov 25, 2026 November / December Janakpur
Major Janakpur festival celebrating the marriage of Ram and Sita; verify annual date.
Ethnic Tamu Lhosar

Tamu Lhosar is a Ethnic festival or observance celebrated in Gurung communities / Nepal-wide.

Dec 30, 2026 December Gurung communities / Nepal-wide Public holiday
Gurung New Year celebration; date may be updated by official calendar.
Jatra Rato Machhindranath Jatra

Rato Machhindranath Jatra is a Jatra festival or observance celebrated in Lalitpur / Patan.

April / May Lalitpur / Patan
Major Patan chariot festival; exact schedule is set locally each year.
Ethnic Tiji Festival

Tiji Festival is a Ethnic festival or observance celebrated in Lo Manthang / Mustang.

May Lo Manthang / Mustang
Upper Mustang festival; exact local schedule should be verified annually.
Buddhist Mani Rimdu

Mani Rimdu is a Buddhist festival or observance celebrated in Tengboche / Everest region.

October / November Tengboche / Everest region
Everest-region monastery festival; dates vary by monastery calendar.
Seasonal Maghe Sankranti / Maghi Parba

Maghe Sankranti / Maghi Parba is a Seasonal festival or observance celebrated in Nepal-wide.

Jan 15, 2026 January Nepal-wide Public holiday
Harvest/winter festival observed nationally and strongly by Tharu and Magar communities.
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.
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.