KATHMANDU, Feb 14: The government has announced 35 days of public holidays for the Nepali year 2081 BS.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) on Wednesday published the list of public and festive holidays for the year 2081, indicating 27 days of festive holidays.
Additionally, six holidays mark specific days while two holidays are dedicated to marking the birth of various personalities.
List of public holidays:
Nepali New Year
Ram Navami
Buddha Jayanti/Ubhauli Parwa
Rakshyabandhan/Janai Purnima
Krishna Janmashtami
Ghatasthapana
Province 2 announces more eight public holidays
Dashain Holidays (Phulpati to Dwadashi – 5 days)
Tihar Holidays (Laxmi Puja to day after Bhai Tika -4 days)
Chhath
Christmas Day
Udhauli Parwa/Yomari Punhi
Tamu Lhosar
Maghe Sankranti
Sonam Lhosar
Maha Shivaratri
Gyalpo Lhosar
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Adha
Fagu Purnima/Holi
Gai Jatra (Kathmandu valley only)
Indrajatra ( Kathmandu valley only)
Ghode Jatra (Kathmandu valley only)
Bhoto Dekhaune Jatra (Kathmandu valley only)
Gaura Parwa
Teej (Women only)
International Women’s Day (Women only)
Jitiya Parwa (Only for women who celebrate)
Republic Day
Constitution Day
Shahid Diwas
National Democracy Day
Prithvi Jayanti
Labour Day/May Day
