Nepal Calendar 2026

September 2026 in Nepal

Travel guide and daily calendar for September 2026. Check Gregorian (AD) & Bikram Sambat (BS) dates, festivals, trekking conditions, and top places to visit.

September 2026

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Bikram Sambat: भदौ – असोज २०८३ (Bhadra – Ashwin 2083)

Season:
Autumn (Peak Season) (Optimal Trekking)
09 / 2026
Sunआइत
Monसोम
Tueमंगल
Wedबुध
Thuबिही
Friशुक्र
Satशनि

Events & Holidays in September

Verified Nepal dates and travel implications for September 2026

Haritalika Teej 2026

Public Holiday

BS: 2083-05-29 · AD: 2026-09-14

Vibrant Hindu women's festival of devotion, fasting, and red sarees. Thousands flock to Pashupatinath for singing and dancing.

Travel Impact: Vibrant red sea of celebrations across Kathmandu Valley temples. Female travelers warmly welcomed to witness or join folk dances outside temples.

National Constitution Day 2026

Public Holiday

BS: 2083-06-03 · AD: 2026-09-19

Nepal's National Day commemorating the promulgation of the democratic constitution in 2015.

Travel Impact: Public holiday. Government offices, embassies, and banks closed; tourist services, private transport, and hotels operate normally.

Peak Autumn Trekking Season 2026

BS: 2083-06-04 · AD: 2026-09-20

Nepal's premier travel window with crystalline Himalayan skies, dry trails, and comfortable daytime temperatures.

Travel Impact: Highest tourist numbers of the year. Teahouses along popular routes book up early; flight bookings to Lukla and Pokhara should be arranged well in advance.

Indra Jatra 2026

Public Holiday

BS: 2083-06-09 · AD: 2026-09-25

Kathmandu's most dramatic 8-day street festival featuring the chariot of the Living Goddess (Kumari) and masked Lakhey dancers.

Travel Impact: Local holiday in Kathmandu Valley. Historic core of Kathmandu is closed to vehicular traffic; outstanding photography opportunity for visitors.

Best Places to Visit in September

Destinations with optimal seasonal weather in September

Bhaktapur

bagmati

A living medieval city of terracotta architecture, woodcarved temples, and potters' squares — the best-preserved Newari town in the Kathmandu Valley.

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Kathmandu

bagmati

Nepal's vibrant capital blending ancient temples, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a thriving backpacker scene in the heart of the Himalayas.

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Mustang

gandaki

The forbidden kingdom — a high-altitude Tibetan plateau encircled by desert cliffs, medieval cave monasteries, and the walled city of Lo Manthang.

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Pashupatinath

bagmati

Nepal's holiest Hindu temple on the banks of the Bagmati River — a UNESCO World Heritage complex of golden spires, cremation ghats, and devout pilgrimage.

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Pokhara

gandaki

Nepal's adventure capital on the shores of Phewa Lake, with a dramatic backdrop of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges reflected in the still water.

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Bandipur

gandaki

A perfectly preserved hilltop bazaar town where time stands still — Newari architecture, mountain views, and a complete absence of motor vehicles on the main street.

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September Weather & Climate

Season:

Autumn (Peak Season)

Trekking Condition:
Optimal
Climate Overview:

Crystal-clear post-monsoon Himalayan skies, mild daytime temperatures (18°C–25°C), and negligible rainfall.

Pros for September:
  • Unrivaled mountain visibility across all ranges
  • Dashain & Tihar festive atmosphere throughout the nation
  • Safe, dry trails and fully operational mountain lodges

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