The Bagmati Province Government has announced four consecutive public holidays, from Friday to Monday, combining a major religious festival, the regular weekend, and a special cultural holiday for the Chepang community. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law of Bagmati Province issued a notice confirming province-wide and district-specific holidays tied to various festivals and occasions of historical significance.
Pradesh sarkar announces public holiday notices regarding various occasions. Bagmati Pradesh Public Holiday List Sarbajanik Bida. In a recent official announcement, the Bagmati Provincial Government of Nepal has declared a public holiday. The notice, issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law, informs citizens about this important update.
Bagmati Province Announces Public Holidays for 2083 BS
The Bagmati Province government has officially released its schedule of public holidays for the upcoming Nepali calendar year 2083 BS (starting mid-April 2026). These holidays are in addition to the national holidays announced by the Federal Government of Nepal.
To honor the diverse heritage of the province, specific holidays have been granted for certain communities and districts:
Why Are There 4 Days of Holiday in a Row?
| Day | Date | Reason | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Bhadra 19 | Shree Krishna Janmashtami | Nation-wide |
| Saturday | Bhadra 20 | Regular weekly holiday | Nation-wide |
| Sunday | Bhadra 21 | Regular weekly holiday | Nation-wide |
| Monday | Bhadra 22 | Nuwagi (Chonam) — Chepang community festival | Chitwan, Makwanpur, Dhading, Gorkha (Chepang-populated districts) |
| Tuesday | Bhadra 23 | Gen Z Martyrs Day | Nation wide |
Friday: Krishna Janmashtami Holiday
Friday, September 4, 2026, marks Shree Krishna Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. This is a province-wide public holiday across all of Bagmati Province.
Saturday–Sunday: Regular Weekend
Saturday and Sunday fall as the routine weekly holidays observed throughout Nepal, extending the break immediately after Janmashtami.
Monday: Special Holiday for Nuwagi (Chonam) — Chepang Community Festival
Monday, September 7, 2026, has been declared a special public holiday for Nuwagi (Chonam), the principal cultural festival of the Chepang community, a marginalized indigenous group. This holiday applies specifically to the districts of Bagmati Province with a significant Chepang population — Chitwan, Makwanpur, Dhading, and Gorkha (and other related districts as specified).
Tuesday: Gen Z Movement Day
Nepal will observe a nationwide public holiday on Bhadra 23, 2083 BS (Tuesday, September 8, 2026) to mark Gen Z Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs’ Day). The holiday has been declared in honor of the individuals who lost their lives during the Gen Z-led movement, and it will apply across the entire country, covering all government offices, educational institutions, and public bodies nationwide. The declaration reflects the government’s recognition of the sacrifices made during the movement and is intended to allow citizens across Nepal to observe the day in remembrance of the martyrs.
According to the Ministry, this holiday has been granted in recognition of and respect for the religion, culture, and traditions of the Chepang community, as part of efforts to preserve their heritage.
What Stays Closed?
Because of this back-to-back four-day holiday, the following will remain closed through Monday:
- Government offices across Bagmati Province
- Educational institutions
- Public sector bodies and agencies
Advisory for the Public
With four consecutive days off, the Ministry has urged the general public to:
- Complete any urgent government or administrative work before the holidays begin, or
- Plan such work only after the holiday period ends
This is meant to help citizens avoid last-minute inconvenience, since offices will not reopen until Tuesday.
Why This Matters
The Bagmati Province Government expects that this extended holiday will give citizens more ease and opportunity to celebrate the region’s diverse local cultures and festivals — including the Chepang community’s Nuwagi (Chonam) — during this festive period.
Quick Summary
- Total consecutive holidays: 4 days (Friday–Monday)
- Province-wide holidays: Friday (Janmashtami), Saturday–Sunday (weekend)
- District-specific holiday: Monday (Nuwagi/Chonam) in Chitwan, Makwanpur, Dhading, Gorkha
- Offices reopen: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- Advisory: Plan government/administrative work before or after the holiday period
=> View Public Holiday Notice by Province Pradesh Government
=> View Full Holiday Bida Lists of 2083
Note: These dates were finalized by the Council of Ministers on Chaitra 22, 2082, and published in the Provincial Gazette by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law.
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