MAJOR FESTIVAL
बडा दशैंDashain (Bijaya Dashami)
2026: October 11 – October 20, 2026
Nepal’s grandest national festival celebrating family reunion, victory of good over evil, and divine blessings.
Main day: October 20, 2026 Guide →
Nepal Travel Calendar
Nepal Calendar & Festival Guide
Gregorian (AD) and Bikram Sambat (BS) dates, official public holidays, authentic festivals, and seasonal travel advice for planning your trip to Nepal.
Bikram Sambat: असोज – कार्तिक २०८३ (Ashwin – Kartik 2083)
Season:
Autumn (Peak Season) (Optimal Trekking)
10 / 2026
Sunआइत
Monसोम
Tueमंगल
Wedबुध
Thuबिही
Friशुक्र
Satशनि
Major Festivals & Celebrations
Authentic Nepal festivals and verified 2026 dates
MAJOR FESTIVAL
तिहार / दीपावलीTihar (Deepawali & Bhai Tika)
2026: November 8 – November 12, 2026
The 5-day festival of lights celebrating animals, Goddess Laxmi, and the enduring bond between siblings.
Main day: November 12, 2026 Guide →
CULTURAL SPECTACLE
होली / फागु पूर्णिमाHoli (Fagu Purnima)
2026: March 3 – March 4, 2026
The exuberance of spring in a cascade of vibrant colours, water play, and street dancing.
Main day: March 3, 2026 Guide →
RELIGIOUS PILGRIMAGE
बुद्ध जयन्तीBuddha Jayanti
2026: May 1, 2026
Honouring the Triple Blessed Day: the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha.
Main day: May 1, 2026Guide →
CULTURAL SPECTACLE
इन्द्रजात्रा (येँयाः)Indra Jatra (Yenya)
2026: September 25, 2026
Kathmandu’s most theatrical street festival featuring chariot processions of the Living Goddess and masked demon dances.
Main day: September 25, 2026 Guide →
RELIGIOUS PILGRIMAGE
महाशिवरात्रिMaha Shivaratri
2026: February 15, 2026
The Great Night of Shiva drawing a million devotees and holy sadhus to sacred Pashupatinath.
Main day: February 15, 2026Guide →
Nepal Travel Seasons Overview
Understand climate, trekking conditions, and optimal windows across Nepal
Autumn (Peak Season)
Trekking: Optimal
September, October, November (Bhadra to Mangsir)
Crystal-clear post-monsoon Himalayan skies, mild daytime temperatures (18°C–25°C), and negligible rainfall.
Top areas: Pokhara, Kathmandu, Ghandruk, Chitwan, Nagarkot
Spring (Rhododendron Season)
Trekking: Optimal
March, April, May (Falgun to Jestha)
Comfortably warm days (20°C–28°C), lengthening daylight, and hillsides ablaze with blooming red rhododendrons (Lali Gurans).
Top areas: Pokhara, Ghandruk, Chitwan, Lumbini, Kathmandu
Winter (Lowland & Cultural Season)
Trekking: Moderate
December, January, February (Mangsir to Falgun)
Crisp, sunny daytime weather in valleys (15°C–20°C) with cold nights (0°C–5°C) and heavy snow in high alpine regions.
Top areas: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini, Janakpur
Summer / Monsoon (Rain-Shadow Season)
Trekking: Challenging
June, July, August (Jestha to Bhadra)
Heavy afternoon/evening rains, lush emerald terraced hillsides, misty valleys, and warm humid temperatures.
Top areas: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan, Pokhara
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