The Government of Nepal has published a notification in the gazette to give a total of 35 days of public holidays for 2081 BS (2024/25 AD).

As we know, Nepal is rich in culture, and ethnicity. Likewise, every community has its original calendars. Generally, people celebrate different festivals in Nepalese society. Therefore, the Government of Nepal gives public holidays to celebrate festivals & historical events.

The Government of Nepal publishes the list of public holidays for the upcoming year in the Gazette. Nepal is one of the countries with the most public holidays in the world. Nepal celebrates Many religious and other public holidays. Generally, Most government and non-government offices remain closed on that day. However, Some private institutions remain open. On the other hand, the province also gives public holidays at special times in their province. Similarly, the local government also has the right to grant public holidays on special days.

List of Public Holidays in Nepal for 2081 BS (2024/25)

In 2081, the government of Nepal declared 35 days to be public holidays that would apply nationwide. Indeed, A notice that was issued in the gazette states that 35 days of leave have been granted for birthdays, historical events, and other celebrations. Namely, Dashain's six-day and Tihar's five-day holidays are the longest national holiday in Nepal.

Public holidays have been celebrated across the Kathmandu Valley on the occasion of Gaijatra, Ghodejatra, Machhendranath, Voto Jatra, and Indrajatra. Similarly, Public holidays have been granted for only women during the Teej & Jitiya Festival.

In addition, Educational institutions remain closed during Basanta Panchami. The government declared holidays for respective communities on Guru Nanak Jayanti, Falgunanda Jayanti, and Mohammad Jayanti.

The Government of Nepal has fixed the following holidays in public/ government bodies from 1st Baisakh 2081 to the end of Chaitra.

Festival Holidays

Nepal is a multi-cultural country. The community celebrates various types of festivals. Thus, The government also gives public holidays to celebrate festivals. Moreover, Dashain and Tihar are major festivals in Nepal. The festive holidays are as follows.

Public Holidays only for Specific Places, Geography, Religion, Community & Culture

Following is the list of public holidays for specific religion, culture, place & community.

Public Holidays only for Women Staffs

Following is the list of Public Holiday only for women staff.

Educational Institution's Public Holidays

All educational institutions overall the Nepal remain close on the occasion of Basanta Panchami/ Saraswati Puja.

Jatra Holidays (Only for Kathmandu Valley)

Government has granted public holiday in various Jatra with in Kathmandu Valley.

Public Holidays for Diwas (Day)

The government of Nepal has granted public holidays in various Diwas (Day). The following is the list of public Holidays for Diwas.

Birthday's Holiday (Jayanti)

For 2081 BS, Nepal government provides public holiday on the occasion of Jayanti day.

Nationally celebrated but the office will be open

Note: Under the government of Nepal, the Ministry of Home Affairs has declared public holidays on other days besides the above.

The Nepali Diplomatic Missions Abroad can independently organize and modify public holidays up to a maximum of 18 days while considering the public holidays of the different countries.

Government Office Time Schedule in Nepal

Government offices in Nepal will have the following office hours on the following dates.

Saturday Holiday

Every Saturday is a holiday in Nepal. There are a total of 53 Saturdays in the year 2081.