Nepali Calendar
Today in Kathmandu

Bhadra 2083BS

भदौ २०८३

August – September 2026

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festival public holiday

Festivals in Bhadra 2083

  1. 1August 17, 2026
    Singha Sankrantiसिंह संक्रान्ति

    Sun's entry into Leo. Marks the start of Bhadra month.

  2. 7August 23, 2026
    Pavitra (Putrada) Ekadashiपवित्रा (पुत्रदा) एकादशी

    Shrawan Shukla paksha ekadashi. Observed by parents seeking the wellbeing of children.

  3. 12August 28, 2026
    Janai Purnima (Raksha Bandhan)जनै पूर्णिमा (रक्षाबन्धन)

    Brahmin and Chhetri men replace their sacred thread (janai); a yellow protective string (raksha bandhan / doro) is tied around the wrist by all Hindus. Also celebrated as Kwati Purnima with a nine-bean soup.

    Public holiday
  4. 19September 4, 2026
    Krishna Janmashtamiकृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

    Birth of Lord Krishna. Devotees fast through the day and break the fast at midnight; major celebrations at Patan Krishna Mandir.

    Public holiday
  5. 22September 7, 2026
    Aja Ekadashiअजा एकादशी

    Bhadra Krishna paksha ekadashi. Tells the story of King Harishchandra's redemption.

  6. 29September 14, 2026
    Haritalika Teejहरितालिका तीज

    Festival of Hindu women — married women fast for their husbands' longevity, unmarried women for a desired husband. Worship of Shiva and Parvati. Public holiday for women.

    Public holiday
  7. 30September 15, 2026
    Rishi Panchamiऋषि पञ्चमी

    Hindu women bathe in the Bagmati or other holy rivers and worship the Sapta Rishi (seven sages). Observed two days after Teej.

Coming up

  1. Singha Sankrantitoday

    सिंह संक्रान्ति

    2026-08-17

  2. Pavitra (Putrada) Ekadashiin 6 days

    पवित्रा (पुत्रदा) एकादशी

    2026-08-23

  3. Janai Purnima (Raksha Bandhan)in 11 days

    जनै पूर्णिमा (रक्षाबन्धन)

    2026-08-28

  4. Krishna Janmashtamiin 3 weeks

    कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

    2026-09-04

  5. Aja Ekadashiin 3 weeks

    अजा एकादशी

    2026-09-07

  6. Haritalika Teejin 4 weeks

    हरितालिका तीज

    2026-09-14

About this calendar

A clean, source-checked Nepali Patro for Bikram Sambat dates, daily tithis, ekadashi, sankranti, and the festivals that anchor the Nepali year. Dates follow the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti.

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Frequently asked

What is today's Nepali date?
Today in Kathmandu is Mon, Bhadra 1, 2083 BS (August 17, 2026). The Nepali (Bikram Sambat) date is shown live at the top of this page and on the Today page.
When is Dashain 2083?
Vijaya Dashami (Dashain) (विजया दशमी) falls on October 21, 2026 in 2083 BS.
When is Tihar 2083?
Bhai Tika (Tihar) (भाइटीका) falls on November 11, 2026 in 2083 BS.
What is Bikram Sambat (BS)?
Bikram Sambat is the official solar calendar of Nepal, roughly 56–57 years ahead of the Gregorian (AD) calendar. Its new year begins in mid-April with the month of Baisakh.
How do I convert AD dates to BS?
Use the AD to BS converter on this site to translate any Gregorian date into its Bikram Sambat equivalent, and vice versa.

Set in Fraunces, Inter, and Tiro Devanagari Hindi.·Tithi from Mhah panchang.·2083 BS verified against the printed patro.