Kartik 2083BS

Festivals in Kartik 2083

1. 1October 17, 2026
   Phulpatiफूलपाती

   Seventh day of Dashain. Sacred phulpati (flowers and leaves) is brought from Gorkha to Kathmandu's Hanuman Dhoka in a centuries-old procession.

   Public holiday
2. 2October 18, 2026
   Maha Ashtamiमहा अष्टमी

   Eighth day of Dashain. Worship of Goddess Kali with the Kalaratri night ritual. Animal sacrifices traditionally performed at temples and homes.

   Public holiday
3. 4October 20, 2026
   Maha Navamiमहा नवमी

   Ninth day of Dashain. Worship of weapons and tools (Vishwakarma Puja) and Goddess Durga's nine forms.

   Public holiday
4. 5October 21, 2026
   Vijaya Dashami (Dashain)विजया दशमी (दशैं)

   The main day of Dashain — celebration of good's victory over evil. Elders apply red tika and jamara on younger family members and offer blessings. Nepal's most important festival day.

   Public holiday
5. 6October 22, 2026
   Papankusha Ekadashiपापाङ्कुशा एकादशी

   The ekadashi falling within Dashain week. Observed for liberation from sins and post-death merit.

6. 10October 26, 2026
   Kojagrat Purnimaकोजाग्रत पूर्णिमा

   The full-moon night that closes Dashain. Lakshmi descends to bless those who stay awake. Marks the conclusion of the 15-day festival.

7. 20November 5, 2026
   Rama Ekadashiरमा एकादशी

   Kartik Krishna paksha ekadashi, falling just before Tihar. Observed for prosperity and Lakshmi's blessings.

8. 22November 7, 2026
   Kaag Tiharकाग तिहार

   First day of Tihar. Crows — messengers of Yama — are honored with offerings of rice and sweets.

9. 23November 8, 2026
   Kukur Tiharकुकुर तिहार

   Second day of Tihar. Dogs are worshipped with garlands, tika, and special meals — a uniquely Nepali tradition that has gained global recognition.

10. 24November 9, 2026
    Gai Tihar / Laxmi Pujaगाई तिहार / लक्ष्मी पूजा

    Third day of Tihar — cows are worshipped in the morning, Goddess Lakshmi in the evening. Homes are lit with diyas to welcome wealth and prosperity. Public holiday.

    Public holiday
11. 25November 10, 2026
    Govardhan Puja / Mha Puja (Nepal Sambat New Year)गोवर्धन पूजा / म्ह पूजा (नेपाल सम्बत नयाँ वर्ष)

    Fourth day of Tihar. Govardhan Parvat worship with Goru Tihar (oxen worship) for Hindus; Mha Puja (worship of one's own self) for the Newar community, marking Nepal Sambat new year.

    Public holiday
12. 26November 11, 2026
    Bhai Tikaभाइ टीका

    Fifth and final day of Tihar. Sisters apply seven-colored tika and a garland (makhmali) to brothers and pray for their long life. Brothers reciprocate with gifts and blessings.

    Public holiday
13. 30November 15, 2026
    Chhath Parvaछठ पर्व

    Four-day festival of sun worship, originating in the Terai (Madhesi) region. Devotees fast and offer prayers to the rising and setting sun on river banks. National public holiday.

    Public holiday