Wednesday, 14 April 2027
Nepali New Year 2027
In short
Nepali New Year 2027 is on Wednesday, 14 April 2027: Baisakh 1 of Bikram Sambat 2084.
- Date
- Wednesday, 14 April 2027
- Place
- Kathmandu
How it is observed
Nepali New Year marks the start of the Bikram Sambat year, the official calendar of Nepal. It is a public holiday.
People exchange greetings, visit temples and spend the day with family and friends at picnics and cultural programmes. In Bhaktapur the new year falls during Bisket Jatra, when a tall pole (lingo) is raised and chariots are pulled through the city.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Nepali New Year in 2027?
Nepali New Year 2027 is on Wednesday, 14 April 2027.
How is the date of Nepali New Year decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Baisakh 1 of Bikram Sambat 2084. The date is computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon, which is why it moves against the Gregorian calendar from year to year.
How is Nepali New Year observed?
People exchange greetings, visit temples and spend the day with family and friends at picnics and cultural programmes. In Bhaktapur the new year falls during Bisket Jatra, when a tall pole (lingo) is raised and chariots are pulled through the city.