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Festival Countdown

Live countdown to Dashain, Tihar, Holi and other Nepali festivals

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Dashain (Vijaya Dashami)

Dashain (Vijaya Dashami)

Thursday, October 22, 2026

32
Days
:
08
Hours
:
34
Mins
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07
Secs

The biggest and longest Hindu festival in Nepal, celebrating the victory of good over evil. Families gather to receive tika and jamara from elders.

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Chhath

Chhath Parva

Oct 27, 2026

Dedicated to the Sun God. Devotees fast and offer prayers to the setting and rising sun, standing in water bodies.

37d 8h 34m 7s
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Tihar (Laxmi Puja)

Tihar (Laxmi Puja)

Nov 10, 2026

The festival of lights, dedicated to Goddess Laxmi. Houses are lit with oil lamps and candles. Also known as the Nepali Diwali.

51d 8h 34m 7s
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Maghe Sankranti

Maghe Sankranti

Jan 15, 2027

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.

117d 8h 34m 7s
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Holi

Holi (Fagu Purnima)

Mar 4, 2027

The festival of colors celebrating the arrival of spring. People throw colored powder and water at each other in joyful celebration.

165d 8h 34m 7s
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Nepali New Year

Naya Barsha (Baisakh 1)

Apr 14, 2027

The first day of Baisakh marks the Nepali New Year. Cultural programs, rallies, and festivities take place across the country.

206d 8h 34m 7s
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Buddha Jayanti

Buddha Jayanti

May 20, 2027

Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. Nepal, the birthplace of Buddha, observes this day with great devotion.

242d 8h 34m 7s

What is Festival Countdown?

The Festival Countdown is a cultural tool that keeps track of major Nepali and Hindu festivals. It calculates the exact days, hours, and minutes remaining until major celebrations like Dashain, Tihar, and Holi, keeping you connected to cultural events.

How to Use Festival Countdown

1

Select a festival

Choose an upcoming festival from the provided list.

2

View the countdown

Instantly see the live ticking clock counting down to the main day of the festival.

3

Check the date

See the exact Gregorian (English) date the festival falls on this year.

4

Plan ahead

Use the timeline to plan your holidays, travel, and shopping.

Key Features

Live, down-to-the-second countdown timers

Automatically updates dates for the current year based on the lunar calendar

Tracks major festivals like Dashain (Vijaya Dashami), Tihar, and Holi

Clean, festive visual design

Great for expats living abroad wanting to stay connected

Tips & Best Practices

  • 1

    Use this tool to plan your international flights back home to Nepal, as tickets during Dashain peak season sell out months in advance.

  • 2

    Keep in mind that lunar festivals shift dates every year, so you cannot rely on last year's calendar.

  • 3

    For multi-day festivals like Dashain, the countdown usually targets the main day (Vijaya Dashami).

  • 4

    Share the countdown on social media as the festival gets closer to build excitement among friends.

Why Use Our Online Festival Countdown?

Festival Countdown brings Nepal's rich cultural heritage into the digital space. Browse curated festival content, generate personalized greetings in Nepali and English, and share directly to WhatsApp, Viber, and Facebook. Updated each season with fresh content for Dashain, Tihar, Holi, Teej, and more.

Nepali CultureAuthentic content
Easy SharingWhatsApp & Viber
PersonalizedAdd names & wishes
Seasonal UpdatesFresh each festival

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do the dates of these festivals change every year?

Hindu festivals are based on the lunar calendar (phases of the moon), whereas the Gregorian calendar is solar. Therefore, the dates shift by a few weeks each year.

Which day of Dashain does this count down to?

The countdown specifically targets Vijaya Dashami (Tika day), which is the most important day of the 15-day Dashain festival.

Is this accurate for different time zones?

The countdown calculates based on your device's local time, but festival dates are officially determined by astrologers in Nepal Standard Time (NST).

Are government holidays aligned with these dates?

Yes, the Government of Nepal sets national holidays based on these exact astrological festival dates.

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