Nepalis to enjoy 88 public holidays in the year 2082 (with list)

KATHMANDU: The year 2082 is set to be filled with festivities and rest for Nepali citizens, with a total of 88 public holidays lined up, as per the announcement published in the Nepal Gazette by the Government of Nepal.

Out of these, 52 days fall on Saturdays, which are regular weekly holidays. In addition, the government has declared 36 more days as public holidays, covering major festivals, national days, and cultural observances.

Festivals like Dashain and Tihar alone account for 28 days of holidays, while national days including Republic Day contribute to another 6 days.

Local governments also have the authority to announce additional holidays based on regional customs and traditions, which could further increase the total number of off-days.

With such a generous holiday calendar, 2082 promises to be a year full of celebration and relaxation for people across the country.

Here’s a month-wise breakdown of the holiday schedule for 2082:

Baishakh:

• 4 Saturdays

• Baishakh 1: New Year’s Day

• Baishakh 18: International Workers’ Day

• Baishakh 29: Buddha Jayanti, Chandi Purnima, and Ubhauli Festival

Jestha:

• 5 Saturdays

• Jestha 15: Republic Day

Ashadh:

• 4 Saturdays

• No additional holidays

Shrawan:

• 5 Saturdays

• Shrawan 24: Rakshabandhan and Janai Purnima

• Shrawan 25: Gaijatra (public holiday in Kathmandu Valley)

• Shrawan 31: Krishna Janmashtami (falls on a Saturday)

Bhadra:

• 4 Saturdays

• Bhadra 7: Father’s Day (Saturday)

• Bhadra 10: Haritalika Teej

• Bhadra 15: Gaura Festival

• Bhadra 21: Indra Jatra

• Bhadra 30: Jitiya Festival

Ashwin:

• 4 Saturdays

• Ashwin 3: Constitution Day

• Ashwin 6: Ghatasthapana (beginning of Dashain)

• Ashwin 13–18: Dashain holidays from Phulpati to Dwadashi

Kartik:

• 5 Saturdays

• Kartik 3–7: Tihar holidays

• Kartik 10: Chhath Festival

• Kartik 25: Phalgunanda Jayanti

Mangsir:

• 4 Saturdays

• Mangsir 17: Dhanya Purnima, Udhauli Festival, Yomari Punhi, International Day of Persons with Disabilities

• Mangsir 18: Yomari Punhi (also Jyapu Day)

Poush:

• 4 Saturdays

• Poush 10: Christmas Day

• Poush 15: Tamu Lhosar

• Poush 27: Prithvi Jayanti

Magh:

• 4 Saturdays

• Magh 1: Maghi Festival (Makar Sankranti)

• Magh 5: Sonam Lhosar

• Magh 9: Saraswati Puja

• Magh 16: Martyrs’ Day

Falgun:

• 5 Saturdays

• Falgun 3: Maha Shivaratri

• Falgun 6: Gyalpo Lhosar

• Falgun 7: National Democracy Day

• Falgun 18: Holi (Hill and Mountain regions)

• Falgun 19: Holi (Terai-Madhesh region)

• Falgun 24: International Women’s Day

Chaitra:

• 4 Saturdays

• Chaitra 4: Ghode Jatra (holiday in Kathmandu Valley)

• Chaitra 13: Ram Navami