Festival List
Bagh Bhairav Jatra
Happening in : 17 Aug 2026
Bajrabarahi Jatra
Happening in : 22 May 2027
Bhanu Jayanti
Happening in : 13 Jul 2027
Bhoto Jatra
Happening in : 31 May 2027
Bibaha Panchami
Happening in : 04 Dec 2026
Janakpur’s Grand Celebration of the Sacred Marriage of Sita and Rama
Biska Jatra
Happening from : 10 Apr 2027 to 18 Apr 2027
Buddha Jayanti
Happening in : 20 May 2027
Chatha Puja (चथाः पूजा)
Happening from : 13 Nov 2026 to 15 Nov 2026
Chatha Puja is the Newar Ganesh Chaturthi, where devotees offer prayers and rituals to Lord Ganesh at home and local shrines, avoiding the moon, to seek blessings and protection.
Chhat
Happening in : 15 Nov 2026
Christmas
Happening in : 25 Dec 2026
Dashain
Happening from : 11 Oct 2026 to 25 Oct 2026
Nepal's grandest Hindu festival celebrating goddess Durga's victory with sacred tika blessings, family reunions, colorful kites, and festive feasts across 15 joyous days.
Dhanteras
Happening in : 06 Nov 2026
A Festival of Auspicious Purchases, Prosperity, Light, and New Beginnings
Dolakha Jatra
Happening in : 15 Apr 2027
Ghode Jatra
Happening in : 06 Apr 2027
Gunla Parva (गुंला पर्व)
Happening from : 13 Aug 2026 to 12 Sep 2026
Gunla is a holy month in the Nepal Sambat calendar observed by Newar Buddhists.
Gyalpo Lhosar
Happening in : 09 Mar 2027
Hadigaun Jatra
Happening in : 14 Apr 2027
Holi
Happening from : 21 Mar 2027 to 22 Mar 2027
Indrayani Jatra
Happening from : 23 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026
Janai Purnima
Happening in : 17 Aug 2027
Kartik Nach
Happening from : 27 Oct 2026 to 05 Nov 2026
Kartik Purnima (Sakimana Punhi)
Happening in : 24 Nov 2026
Krishna Janmaashtami
Happening in : 25 Aug 2027
Maghe Sankranti
Happening in : 15 Jan 2027
Maha Shivaratri
Happening in : 06 Mar 2027
Martyrs' Day
Happening in : 30 Jan 2027
Mother's Day
Happening in : 06 May 2027
Nag Panchami
Happening from : 06 Aug 2027 to 06 Jul 2027
Navadurga Jatra
Happening in : 15 Oct 2026
Nawa Durga Jatra (Dhulikhel)
Happening from : 19 Mar 2027 to 20 Mar 2027
Nhee Gaa Jatra
Happening from : 28 Nov 2026 to 30 Nov 2026
Saat Gaule Jatra [A Winter Gathering of Seven Communities, Sacred Chariots, and Newar Tradition]
Pachali Bhairab Jatra (Tepa Jatra)
Happening from : 14 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Pachali Bhairav Tepa Jatra: Honoring Kathmandu's Ancient Guardian Deity
Pahachare
Happening from : 05 Apr 2027 to 08 Apr 2027
Rama Navami
Happening from : 14 Apr 2027 to 15 Apr 2027
Sindoor Jatra
Happening from : 14 Apr 2027 to 15 Apr 2027
Sithi Nakha
Happening in : 20 Jun 2026
A Newar Festival Where Water, Community Work, Food, and Tradition Come Together
Sonam Lhosar
Happening in : 07 Feb 2027
Tamu Lhosar
Happening in : 30 Dec 2026
Teej
Happening in : 14 Sep 2026
Tihar
Happening from : 07 Nov 2026 to 11 Nov 2026
Tulsi Vivah
Happening in : 20 Nov 2026
A traditional Hindu festival celebrating the ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant.
Upaku Jatra
Happening in : 21 Sep 2026
Upaku Jatra is a Newar ritual during Indra Jatra in Kathmandu, where families honor deceased relatives with lamps, incense, and offerings along a sacred procession route.
Yanlā (ञला)
Happening from : 12 Sep 2026 to 11 Oct 2026
The Newar Month of Cultural Celebration and Indra Jatra
Yomari Punhi
Happening in : 24 Dec 2026