List of Bank Holidays in Nepal 2080


The central bank of Nepal, Nepal Rastra Bank, has recently unveiled the annual bank holiday schedule for the period of 2080 BS, which spans from April 14, 2023 to April 12, 2024. This comes in response to the government’s decision to permit essential service-providing institutions, such as banks, to operate on specific public holidays as declared by the government. The notice from NRB outlines the bank holidays during which Nepalese banks will remain closed, while also indicating that partial banking services, including cash transactions, will be available on certain dates marked with an asterisk (*). This information is aimed at providing clarity to the public and businesses regarding the operational status of banks during the designated holidays.

No. List of Holidays Date
1 New Year April 14, 2023
2 Labour Day May 1, 2023
3 Buddha Jayanti/Ubhauli/Chandi Purnima* May 5, 2023
4 Republic Day* May 29, 2023
5 Gaura Parva (Only for the region or culture celebrating the festival) August 24, 2023
6 Raksha Bandhan/Gai Jatra* August 31, 2023
7 Krishna Janmashtami* September 6, 2023
8 Tij (Only for women) September 18, 2023
9 Constitution Day September 20, 2023
10 Indra Jatra* (Only in the Kathmandu valley) September 28, 2023
11 Jitiya Parva (Only for women celebrating the festival) October 7, 2023
12 Ghatasthapana* October 15, 2023
13 Dashain (Phulpati-Dwadashi) October 21-26, 2023
14 Phalgunanda Jayanti (Only for the followers of Kirat religion) November 11, 2023
15 Tihar November 12-16, 2023
16 Chhath November 19, 2023
17 Guru Nanak Jayanti (Only for the Sikhs) November 27, 2023
18 International Disability Day (Only for the staff with disabilities) December 3, 2023
19 Christmas* December 25, 2023
20 Udhauli/Yomari Punhi/Jyapu Diwas* December 26, 2023
21 Tamu Lhosar* December 31, 2023
22 Prithvi Jayanti/National Unity Day* January 12, 2024
23 Maghi/Maghe Sankranti* January 15, 2024
24 Sonam Lhosar* February 10, 2024
25 People’s War Day* February 13, 2024
26 Democracy Day* February 19, 2024
27 Mahashivaratri/Women’s Day* March 8, 2024
28 Gyalpo Lhosar* March 11, 2024
29 Phagu Purnima March 24, 2024 (Hilly and mountainous districts)
March 25, 2024 (Plain districts)
30 Ghodejatra* (Only in the Kathmandu valley) April 8, 2024
31 Machhindranath Bhoto Jatra* (Only in the Kathmandu valley) Date to be announced by the government
32 Eid al-Fitr* Date to be announced by the government
33 Bakra Eid/Eid al-Adha* Date to be announced by the government
34 Siruwa Pawani (Only in Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Siraha and Saptari) Date to be announced by the government
35 Mohammad Jayanti (Only for the Muslims) Date to be announced by the government

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

More Interesting Read

Analysis of Import and Export Trends in the First Nine Months of Fiscal Year 2080/81 1
Business | Market | Economy

Analysis of Import and Export Trends in the First Nine Months of Fiscal Year 2080/81

Nepal’s trade dynamics in the initial nine months of fiscal year 2080/81 reveal alarming patterns, raising concerns about the nation’s economic outlook. The trade deficit, representing the variance between imports and exports, has expanded by approximately 2.75 percent during this period, indicating a growing disparity between import costs and export values, posing significant challenges to Nepal’s economic stability. Imports Imports in the first nine months of the fiscal year witnessed a noticeable decline of around 2.84 percent, totaling approximately Rs. 11.67 Kharba. In comparison, the corresponding period in the previous year saw imports amounting to goods worth Rs. 12.01 Kharba. […]

Read More
Nepali Banks' Interest Rate Review: Baisakh 2081 Update 3
Business | Market | Economy

Nepali Banks’ Interest Rate Review: Baisakh 2081 Update

In the most recent financial update, twenty commercial banks have announced revisions to their interest rates for the month of Baisakh. Interestingly, a majority of these banks, totaling 13, have opted to decrease their interest rates. However, notable exceptions to this trend include NMB Bank (NMB) and Everest Bank (EBL), which have instead chosen to […]

Read More
Garima Bikas Bank Welcomes Nepali New Year 2081 with Exciting Cashback Scheme 5
Business | Market | Economy

Garima Bikas Bank Welcomes Nepali New Year 2081 with Exciting Cashback Scheme

As Nepal eagerly awaits the arrival of New Year 2081, Garima Bikas Bank Limited (GBBL) delights its customers with a special cashback scheme, promising enticing rewards for debit and credit card users. With the aim of promoting cashless transactions and enhancing customer satisfaction, GBBL introduces a generous cashback offer of 20.81%, allowing users to earn […]

Read More