Public Holidays

Please note that these public holidays and festivals affect the working hours of government offices and banks. Some close for the day while others close for the duration of a festival. The dates change annually so always double check your travel plans before you leave.

•    Prithvi Narayan Shah’s birthday: 10 January •    Basanta Panchami: January and February •    Democracy Day: 18th February •    Maha Shivaratri: February/March •    Bisket Jatra (Nepali New Year): 14th April •    Janai Purnima: July/August •    Teej: August/September •    Indra Jatra: September •    Dasain: September/October •    Tihar: October/November •    Constitution Day: 9th November