Nepal Rastra Bank Holidays Schedule for 2083 BS

22nd March 2026, Kathmandu

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has officially released the Nepal Rastra Bank Holidays list for the fiscal year 2083 BS.

Nepal Rastra Bank Holidays

The announcement, issued by the bank’s Human Resource Management Department, provides details on public, religious, and community-specific holidays, as well as official banking hours.

This comprehensive list ensures that citizens, businesses, and financial institutions can plan their activities around official bank closures.

Key Bank Holidays in 2083 BS

Some of the major holidays for 2083 BS include:

• Baisakh 1: Nepali New Year
• Baisakh 18: Buddha Jayanti and Kirat Uvauli
• Jestha 15: Republic Day
• Bhadra 12: Rakshabandhan
• Bhadra 13: Gaijatra (Kathmandu Valley and Newar community only)
• Bhadra 19: Shri Krishna Janmashtami and Gaura Festival
• Bhadra 29: Haritalika (Teej) – Women employees only
• Ashoj 3: Constitution Day – Nationwide
• Ashoj 9: Indra Jatra (Kathmandu Valley only)
• Ashoj 18: Jitiya Festival – Women employees only
• Major Festivals and Extended Holidays
• Dashain Holidays: From Ashoj 31 (Phulpati) to Kartik 6 (Dwadashi) – Total 7 days
• Tihar Holidays: From Kartik 22 (Laxmi Puja) to Kartik 26 (Day after Bhai Tika) – Total 5 days

Additional Observances

Other notable holidays include:

• Kartik 25: Phalgunanda Jayanti (Kirat followers only)
• Kartik 29: Chhath
• Mangsir 17: International Day of Persons with Disabilities (for employees with disabilities)
• Poush 9: Dhanya Purnima, Udauli Festival, Yomari Punhi, and Jyapu Day
• Poush 10: Christmas Day
• Poush 15: Tamu Lhosar and Dura community festival
• Poush 28: Prithvi Jayanti
• Magh 1: Maghe Sankranti
• Magh 16: Martyrs’ Day
• Magh 24: Sonam Lhosar
• Falgun 7: Democracy Day
• Falgun 22: Maha Shivaratri
• Falgun 24: International Women’s Day
• Falgun 25: Gyalpo Lhosar
• Chaitra 1: Hill and Mountain Holi
• Chaitra 2: Terai Holi

Banking Hours and Exceptions

The NRB has divided official office hours into two periods:

Baisakh 1 to Kartik 15 & Magh 16 to Chaitra end:

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Office: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Banking: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Kartik 16 to Magh 15 (Winter):

Office: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Banking: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Every Saturday, banks will remain fully closed. In case of any emergency public holidays declared by the government, essential services like cash payment, ECC, RTGS, and monetary management will operate with limited staff from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

Conclusion

The Nepal Rastra Bank Holidays list for 2083 BS ensures clarity for banks, employees, and the public regarding official closures. By following this schedule, stakeholders can plan transactions, payrolls, and other financial activities efficiently while accounting for public and community-specific holidays.

This detailed list reinforces transparency in banking operations and helps maintain smooth financial management throughout the year.

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