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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.

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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.
Muslim Eid al-Adha / Bakra Eid

Eid al-Adha / Bakra Eid is a Muslim festival or observance celebrated in Nepal-wide Muslim communities.

May 27, 2026 May / June Nepal-wide Muslim communities Public holiday
Date depends on moon sighting and official announcement.
Agricultural Ropain Jatra / Asar 15

Ropain Jatra / Asar 15 is a Agricultural festival or observance celebrated in Nepal-wide farming communities.

Jun 29, 2026 June / July Nepal-wide farming communities
Rice planting festival; local celebrations vary.
Seasonal Sawane Sankranti

Sawane Sankranti is a Seasonal festival or observance celebrated in Nepal-wide.

Jul 17, 2026 July Nepal-wide
Seasonal observance listed in NTB festival calendar.
Religious Kushe Aunsi

Kushe Aunsi is a Religious festival or observance celebrated in Nepal-wide.

Aug 23, 2026 August / September Nepal-wide
Father’s Day / Gokarna Aunsi observance; date changes annually.
Religious Nag Panchami

Nag Panchami is a Religious festival or observance celebrated in Nepal-wide.

Aug 28, 2026 July / August Nepal-wide
Date changes by tithi; verify annually.
Religious Janai Purnima

Janai Purnima is a Religious festival or observance celebrated in Nepal-wide.

Aug 28, 2026 August Nepal-wide Public holiday
Also connected with Raksha Bandhan and sacred-thread rituals; date changes annually.
Religious Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is a Religious festival or observance celebrated in Nepal-wide.

Aug 28, 2026 August Nepal-wide Public holiday
Often observed with Janai Purnima; verify annual date.
Jatra Gai Jatra

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

Aug 29, 2026 August Kathmandu Valley Public holiday
Kathmandu Valley/Newar festival following Janai Purnima; date changes annually.
Religious Krishna Ashtami

Krishna Ashtami is a Religious festival or observance celebrated in Nepal-wide.

Sep 4, 2026 August / September Nepal-wide Public holiday
Also known as Krishna Janmashtami; verify annual date.
Ethnic Gaura Parba

Gaura Parba is a Ethnic festival or observance celebrated in Sudurpashchim / Far-western Nepal.

Sep 4, 2026 August / September Sudurpashchim / Far-western Nepal Public holiday
Important far-western festival; date changes annually.
Ethnic Jitiya Parwa

Jitiya Parwa is a Ethnic festival or observance celebrated in Terai / Madhesh.

Oct 4, 2026 September / October Terai / Madhesh Public holiday
Observed by women in parts of Terai/Madhesh and Tharu communities; date changes annually.