Prophet's Anniversary - Eid-Milad Nnabi (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Wednesday september 27, 2023
cards/flowers :
Indra Jatra (Kathmandu only)
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Thursday september 28, 2023
Hinduism : One of the most exciting and revered festivals of the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley. This also marks the beginning of a month-long festival season of autumn. It begins with the erection of a wooden pole made of pine at Basantapur Sqaure in front of the old Hanuman Dhoka Palace.
For the pole-raising ceremony, hundreds of spectators gather at the Palace Square and on the surrounding temples. The chariot of Kumari, the Living Goddess, is taken out in a procession through the main streets of Kathmandu. [welcomnepal]
Vijaya Dashami (Dasera)
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Wednesday october 25, 2023
Hinduism : The victory of Durga on evil forces, the destruction of Vasanas (subjectivity, selfishness, desires...) and the achievement of the deepest Self. Dominance of Saraswati (pure science) over Lakshmi (applied science)
Vijaya Dashami (Dasera)
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Thursday october 26, 2023
Hinduism : The victory of Durga on evil forces, the destruction of Vasanas (subjectivity, selfishness, desires...) and the achievement of the deepest Self. Dominance of Saraswati (pure science) over Lakshmi (applied science)
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Monday october 30, 2023
School holidays :
Optional holiday
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Monday november 27, 2023
Sikhism : Guru Nanak Dev birthday (1469-1539). Founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of ten Sikh Gurus. Sikhs believe that all subsequent Gurus possessed Guru Nanaks divinity and religious authority only observed by the Sikh community
Christmas Day
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Monday december 25, 2023
Catholic or protestant :
Hindu festival
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Tuesday december 26, 2023
Hinduism : Sakela is the main festival of Kirat which is celebrated twice a year distinguished by two names Ubhauli and Udhauli. Sakela Ubhauli is celebrated during Baisakh Purnima (full moon day in the month of Baishak) and Sakela Udhauli is celebrated during the full moon day in the month of Mangsir.
Sonam Lochar
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Saturday december 30, 2023
Buddhism (Theravada) : Tamang New Year - This community has a tradition of associating years with the symbols of 12 different animals (starting with Rat and ending with Boar).
Prithvi Jayanti
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Thursday january 11, 2024
Buddhism (Theravada) : Magh Sankrati
in honor of the contribution of then King Prithivi Narayan Shah, the builder of modern Nepal
Winter holiday (beginning)
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Friday january 12, 2024
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Makar Sankranti/Pongal/Magh Bihu/Tusu Puja
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Monday january 15, 2024
Hinduism : Celebration of the harvest, which is observed for three days: Bhogi Pongal, Surya Pongal and Mattu Pongal. A colourful and traditional festival with many a ceremony devoted to various deities and cattle races.
Winter holiday (end)
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Sunday january 21, 2024
School holidays : Http://www.moepiu.gov.np
https://www.gems.edu.np/
https://www.kvadmission.in/
many children in remote villages do not have access to education past the primary level
Schooling in Nepal is mandatory till age 15
Teaching language: Nepalese, vernaculars
schools close on Saturday & Sunday
school uniforms may be required
Dates confirmed till Jan 2024 (2080 Nepalese year)
Please note that authorities may take last-minute decisions; please double-check if this information is vital to you
Make a Paypal donation of euros 50 to
[email protected] to purchase the full calendar for 5 countries, including Nepalese schools
Contact
[email protected] to purchase a file containing confirmed calendars of 550 countries and regions.
Sonam Lochar
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Saturday february 10, 2024
Buddhism (Theravada) : Tamang New Year - This community has a tradition of associating years with the symbols of 12 different animals (starting with Rat and ending with Boar).
People's War Day
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Tuesday february 13, 2024
Secular holiday : To mark Maoist war anniversary
Democracy Day
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Monday february 19, 2024
Secular holiday : On this day, Nepalis remember the martyrs who died fighting for democracy especially the four most important martyrs who were executed in 1941 that has long eluded their country. Various memorial services are held across the country to pay tribute before the statues of all known and unknown martyrs who offered their lives fighting against the Rana Dynasty and all other autocratic rulers. A major rally and ceremony is held at the Martyrs Memorial Park in Kathmandu on this day, an occasion when key government officials also address the nation on the issue of democracy.
Democracy Day (Rashtriya Prajatantra Divas)
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Monday february 19, 2024
cards/flowers : The Rana Dynasty ruled Nepal for 104 years. It was on this day in 1951 when they were ousted from power. To mark this political shift, the Nepali army sounds the bugle at sunrise and fires cannons atop the Bhimsen tower in Kathmandu. A formal ceremony to commemorate the day is held at the Nepal Army Pavilion and attended by the Prime Minister and other key government officials. Celebration of the Democracy Day, however, has not been consistently observed by the Maoist-led government although the countrys Armed Forces and civilian organizations honor this day with their own version of programs.
Womens' Day
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Friday march 8, 2024
Secular holiday : Nari Dibas
Maha Shivaratri
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Saturday march 9, 2024
Hinduism : The festival is principally celebrated by offerings of Bael (Bilva) leaves to the Lord Shiva, all day fasting and an all night long vigil. Per scriptural and discipleship traditions, the penances are performed in order to gain boons in the practice of Yoga and meditation (Wikipedia)
Holi / Holika / Medin Poya/Dola Purnima
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Monday march 25, 2024
Hinduism : The first day is observed in the mountain regions, the second day is observed in the lowlands
End of school year
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Friday march 29, 2024
School holidays :