Baisakh 2083BS
बैशाख २०८३
April – May 2026
Vasanta · Springवसन्त ऋतु
- Nepali New Year
- Loktantra Diwas (Democracy Day)
- Mohini Ekadashi
- International Workers' Day
- Buddha Jayanti
- Apara Ekadashi
festival public holiday
Festivals in Baisakh 2083
- 1April 14, 2026Nepali New Yearनयाँ वर्ष
First day of Bikram Sambat 2083 and Mesh Sankranti — the sun's entry into Aries. Celebrated nationwide as Nepal's official new year.
Public holiday - 11April 24, 2026Loktantra Diwas (Democracy Day)लोकतन्त्र दिवस
Marks the 2063 BS reinstatement of democracy in Nepal following the second Jana Andolan. National holiday.
Public holiday - 14April 27, 2026Mohini Ekadashiमोहिनी एकादशी
Ekadashi commemorating Vishnu's Mohini avatar. Devotees fast and offer prayers for liberation from sins.
- 18May 1, 2026International Workers' Dayअन्तर्राष्ट्रिय श्रमिक दिवस
May Day. National public holiday in Nepal honoring workers and the labor movement.
Public holiday - 18May 1, 2026Buddha Jayantiबुद्ध जयन्ती
Birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Gautama Buddha. Observed on Baisakh Purnima at Lumbini, Swayambhu, and Boudhanath.
Public holiday - 30May 13, 2026Apara Ekadashiअपरा एकादशी
Krishna paksha ekadashi of Jestha. Said to grant fame, wealth, and freedom from past sins.
About Baisakh 2083 BS
Baisakh (बैशाख) is the 1st month of the Bikram Sambat year. Baisakh 2083 runs from April 14 – May 14, 2026 in the Gregorian calendar, falling in Vasanta · Spring. It carries 6 notable observances, including 4 public holidays — Nepali New Year, Loktantra Diwas (Democracy Day), Mohini Ekadashi, and International Workers' Day.