Public holidays in Nepal 2024
Every public holiday in Nepal in 2024 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in Nepal, 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 January | Thursday | Prithvi Jayanti | National |
| 15 January | Monday | Maghe Sankranti | National |
| 30 January | Tuesday | Martyr's Day | National |
| 10 February | Saturday | Sonam Lhochhar | National |
| 19 February | Monday | National Democracy Day | National |
| 8 March | Friday | International Women's Day; Maha Shivaratri | National |
| 11 March | Monday | Gyalpo Lhosar | National |
| 24 March | Sunday | Fagu Poornima | National |
| 25 March | Monday | Fagu Poornima (Terai) | National |
| 11 April | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 13 April | Saturday | Nepali New Year | National |
| 17 April | Wednesday | Ram Navami | National |
| 1 May | Wednesday | International Labor Day | National |
| 23 May | Thursday | Buddha Jayanti | National |
| 28 May | Tuesday | Republic Day | National |
| 17 June | Monday | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 19 August | Monday | Janai Poornima | National |
| 26 August | Monday | Shree Krishna Janmashtami | National |
| 19 September | Thursday | Constitution Day | National |
| 3 October | Thursday | Ghatasthapana | National |
| 10 October | Thursday | Fulpati | National |
| 11 October | Friday | Maha Ashtami; Maha Navami | National |
| 12 October | Saturday | Bijaya Dashami | National |
| 13 October | Sunday | Ekadashi (Dashain) | National |
| 14 October | Monday | Duwadashi (Dashain) | National |
| 31 October | Thursday | Laxmi Pooja | National |
| 1 November | Friday | Gai Tihar | National |
| 2 November | Saturday | Gobardhan Pooja; Mha Pooja | National |
| 3 November | Sunday | Bhai Tika | National |
| 4 November | Monday | Tihar Holiday | National |
| 7 November | Thursday | Chhath Parva | National |
| 25 December | Wednesday | Christmas Day | National |
| 30 December | Monday | Tamu Lhochhar | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 33 national holidays in 2024, 26 fall on a weekday and 7 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
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Other countries
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