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2026 market holidays

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NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange) market holidays2026 dates & closures

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has 29 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 29 full-day closures. The next full closure is Chhath Parwa on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Regular trading runs 11:00–15:00 GMT+5:45, Monday – Friday.

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Holiday dates in 2026: 29
Full-day closures: 0
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Next full-day closures

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Nov15
Chhath Parwa
Sun · market closed all day
Dec25
Christmas Day
Fri · market closed all day
Jan11
Prithvi Jayanti
Mon · 2027 · market closed all day

Download 2026 calendar (.ics)

Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.

Full 2026 schedule

2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule29 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20264 full closures
Jan 11, 2026Sunday	Prithvi Jayanti	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jan 15, 2026Thursday	Maghe Sankranti	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jan 19, 2026Monday	Sonam Lhosar	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jan 30, 2026Friday	Martyrs' Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
February 20263 full closures
Feb 15, 2026Sunday	Maha Shivaratri	Full closurepassed	Closed
Feb 18, 2026Wednesday	Gyalpo Lhosar	Full closurepassed	Closed
Feb 19, 2026Thursday	Prajatantra Diwas (Democracy Day)	Full closurepassed	Closed
March 20267 full closures
Mar 2, 2026Monday	Fagu Purnima (Holi)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 4, 2026Wednesday	Election Holiday (Day 1)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 5, 2026Thursday	Election Holiday (Day 2)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 6, 2026Friday	Election Holiday (Day 3)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 8, 2026Sunday	Nari Dibas (International Women's Day)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 18, 2026Wednesday	Ghode Jatra	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 27, 2026Friday	Ram Navami	Full closurepassed	Closed
April 20261 full closure
Apr 14, 2026Tuesday	Nepali New Year	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20262 full closures
May 1, 2026Friday	Buddha Jayanti (May Day)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 29, 2026Friday	Republic Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
August 20261 full closure
Aug 28, 2026Friday	Janai Purnima (Raksha Bandhan)	Full closurepassed	Closed
September 20262 full closures
Sep 4, 2026Friday	Shree Krishna Janmashtami	Full closurepassed	Closed
Sep 18, 2026Friday	Constitution Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
October 20264 full closures
Oct 11, 2026Sunday	Ghatasthapana (Dashain Begins)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Oct 18, 2026Sunday	Maha Ashtami (Dashain)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Oct 19, 2026Monday	Maha Navami (Dashain)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Oct 20, 2026Tuesday	Vijaya Dashami (Dashain Tika)	Full closurepassed	Closed
November 20264 full closures
Nov 8, 2026Sunday	Laxmi Puja (Tihar)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Nov 9, 2026Monday	Gobhardan Pujan (Tihar)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Nov 10, 2026Tuesday	Bhai Tika (Tihar)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Nov 15, 2026Sunday	Chhath Parwa	Full closure	Closed
December 20261 full closure
Dec 25, 2026Friday	Christmas Day	Full closure	Closed

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2026 NEPSE Holidays

2026 Nepal Stock Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About NEPSE Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 11:00 – 15:00 (Asia/Kathmandu)

Country: Nepal

Time Zone: Asia/Kathmandu

Currency: NPR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is NEPSE closed on weekends?

Yes, NEPSE is closed on Sundays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Monday – Friday only.

Does NEPSE close for lunch?

No, NEPSE does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.

What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.