Nepal Public Holidays List 2080 (2023-2024) – Sarbajanik Bida Suchi Nepal – नेपाल सार्वजनिक बिदा सूची २०८० (२०२३-२०२४) – सर्वजनीक बिदा सुची नेपाल
The Government of Nepal, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, has officially released the public holiday schedule for the year 2080 B.S. (2023-2024). The list includes details about public holidays (Sarbajanik Bida), festival holidays (Parba Bida), educational holidays, ritual holidays, and government office hours. This information has been published in the Nepal Gazette.
Public Holidays Details for 2080 B.S (2023-2024):
- Rastriya Ekata Diwas Prithivi Jayanti – Poush 27 (Friday) – Jan 12, 2024
- New Year – Baisakh 1 (Friday)
- Labour Day – Baisakh 18
- Ubhauli festival of Kirant community (Rai, Limbu, Yakkha, Sunuwar) on Chandi Purnima (Vaishakhpurnima) – Baisakh 22 (Friday)
- Gadatantra Day – Jestha 15
- Rakshabandhan – Bhadra 14 (Thursday)
- Shrikrishna Janmashtami – Bhadra 20 (Wednesday)
- Sambidhan Diwas – Ashwin 3
- Ghatasthapana – Ashwin 28 (Sunday)
- Dashain Vacation: Kartik 4 to Kartik 9
- Tihar Vacation: Kartik 26 to Kartik 30
- Chhath Festival – Mangsir 3 (Sunday)
- Christmas – Poush 09 (Monday)
- Tamhu Lhosar – Poush 15 (Sunday)
- Prithivi Jayanti – Poush 27 (Friday)
- Maghi Parba/ Maghi Sankrati – Magh 1 (Monday)
- Chhath Parba – Mangsir 3 (Sunday)
- Kirat Udhauli Parba, Yomari Punhi, Jyapu Dibas (Dhanya Purnima) – Poush 10 (Tuesday)
- Tamu Lhosar – Poush 15 (Sunday)
- Sonam Lhosar – Magh 27 (Saturday)
- Janayuddha Diwas – Falgun 1
- Prajatantra Democracy Day – Falgun 7
- Mahashiva Ratri – Falgun 25 (Friday)
- Women’s Day – Falgun 25
- Gyalpo Lhosar – Falgun 28 (Monday)
- Id Ul Fitra – Public Holiday
- Bakar Id Ul Ajah – Public Holiday
- Falgu Purnima Holi – Chaitra 11 (Himali & Mountain Area)
- Falgun Purnima Holi – Chaitra 12 (Terai Area)
Note: Additional holiday details are provided in the Rajpatra Sarbajanik Bida Suchi (Nepal Gazette).
Office Time in Nepal:
- Working Days: Sunday to Friday
- Weekly Holidays: Saturday
- Office Working Hour: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Friday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
- Office Working Hour During Winter Season (Kartik 16 to Magh 15): 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
This comprehensive information is essential for residents, businesses, and organizations to plan their activities and schedules effectively.
