Festival Countdown
Live countdown to Dashain, Tihar, Holi and other Nepali festivals
Buddha Jayanti
Buddha Jayanti
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. Nepal, the birthplace of Buddha, observes this day with great devotion.
Teej
Teej
A festival for Hindu women who fast and pray for the well-being of their husbands. Women dress in red saris and sing traditional songs.
Dashain (Vijaya Dashami)
Dashain (Vijaya Dashami)
The biggest and longest Hindu festival in Nepal, celebrating the victory of good over evil. Families gather to receive tika and jamara from elders.
Chhath
Chhath Parva
Dedicated to the Sun God. Devotees fast and offer prayers to the setting and rising sun, standing in water bodies.
Tihar (Laxmi Puja)
Tihar (Laxmi Puja)
The festival of lights, dedicated to Goddess Laxmi. Houses are lit with oil lamps and candles. Also known as the Nepali Diwali.
Maghe Sankranti
Maghe Sankranti
Marks the beginning of the month of Magh. People eat yam, sesame sweets, ghee, and chaku. It signifies the end of the cold month of Poush.
Holi
Holi (Fagu Purnima)
The festival of colors celebrating the arrival of spring. People throw colored powder and water at each other in joyful celebration.
Nepali New Year
Naya Barsha (Baisakh 1)
The first day of Baisakh marks the Nepali New Year. Cultural programs, rallies, and festivities take place across the country.