NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange) Holidays 2026
Complete holiday schedule for Nepal Stock Exchange in 2026.
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has 29 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 29 full closures. The next NEPSE holiday is Ghatasthapana (Dashain Begins) on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
NEXT HOLIDAY
Ghatasthapana (Dashain Begins)
Sunday, October 11, 2026
13
days away
2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule29 total dates
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status | Trading Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-11 | Sunday | Prithvi Jayanti | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-01-15 | Thursday | Maghe Sankranti | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-01-19 | Monday | Sonam Lhosar | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-01-30 | Friday | Martyrs' Day | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-02-15 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-02-18 | Wednesday | Gyalpo Lhosar | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-02-19 | Thursday | Prajatantra Diwas (Democracy Day) | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-03-02 | Monday | Fagu Purnima (Holi) | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-03-04 | Wednesday | Election Holiday (Day 1) | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-03-05 | Thursday | Election Holiday (Day 2) | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-03-06 | Friday | Election Holiday (Day 3) | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-03-08 | Sunday | Nari Dibas (International Women's Day) | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-03-18 | Wednesday | Ghode Jatra | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-03-27 | Friday | Ram Navami | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-04-14 | Tuesday | Nepali New Year | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-05-01 | Friday | Buddha Jayanti (May Day) | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-05-29 | Friday | Republic Day | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-08-28 | Friday | Janai Purnima (Raksha Bandhan) | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-09-04 | Friday | Shree Krishna Janmashtami | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-09-18 | Friday | Constitution Day | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-10-11 | Sunday | Ghatasthapana (Dashain Begins) | 🔴 Closed | Closed |
| 2026-10-18 | Sunday | Maha Ashtami (Dashain) | 🔴 Closed | Closed |
| 2026-10-19 | Monday | Maha Navami (Dashain) | 🔴 Closed | Closed |
| 2026-10-20 | Tuesday | Vijaya Dashami (Dashain Tika) | 🔴 Closed | Closed |
| 2026-11-08 | Sunday | Laxmi Puja (Tihar) | 🔴 Closed | Closed |
| 2026-11-09 | Monday | Gobhardan Pujan (Tihar) | 🔴 Closed | Closed |
| 2026-11-10 | Tuesday | Bhai Tika (Tihar) | 🔴 Closed | Closed |
| 2026-11-15 | Sunday | Chhath Parwa | 🔴 Closed | Closed |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday | Christmas Day | 🔴 Closed | Closed |
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2026 NEPSE Holidays
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January 2026
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About NEPSE Trading Hours
Regular Hours: 11:00 – 15:00 (Asia/Kathmandu)
Country: Nepal
Time Zone: Asia/Kathmandu
Currency: NPR
Official NEPSE Website →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.
How many holidays does NEPSE observe in 2026?
NEPSE observes 29 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.
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