Year:2026 2026 (current)2027

2027 market holidays

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NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange) market holidays2027 dates & closures

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has 22 scheduled holiday dates in 2027, including 22 full-day closures. The next full closure is Prithvi Jayanti on Monday, January 11, 2027. This is a partial projected schedule — fixed-date holidays computed from historical patterns. The exchange has not yet announced the full 2027 calendar; remaining dates are added once published. Regular trading runs 11:00–15:00 GMT+5:45, Monday – Friday.

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Holiday dates in 2027: 22
Full-day closures: 0
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2027

Jan11
Prithvi Jayanti
Mon · market closed all day
Jan15
Maghe Sankranti
Fri · market closed all day
Jan19
Sonam Lhosar
Tue · market closed all day
Jan30
Martyrs' Day
Sat · market closed all day
Feb15
Maha Shivaratri
Mon · market closed all day
Feb18
Gyalpo Lhosar
Thu · market closed all day
Feb19
Prajatantra Diwas (Democracy Day)
Fri · market closed all day
Mar4
Election Holiday (Day 1)
Thu · market closed all day
Mar5
Election Holiday (Day 2)
Fri · market closed all day
Mar6
Election Holiday (Day 3)
Sat · market closed all day
Mar18
Ghode Jatra
Thu · market closed all day
Apr14
Nepali New Year
Wed · market closed all day
May29
Republic Day
Sat · market closed all day
Aug28
Janai Purnima (Raksha Bandhan)
Sat · market closed all day
Sep18
Constitution Day
Sat · market closed all day
Oct11
Ghatasthapana (Dashain Begins)
Mon · market closed all day
Oct18
Maha Ashtami (Dashain)
Mon · market closed all day
Oct20
Vijaya Dashami (Dashain Tika)
Wed · market closed all day
Nov8
Laxmi Puja (Tihar)
Mon · market closed all day
Nov9
Gobhardan Pujan (Tihar)
Tue · market closed all day
Nov10
Bhai Tika (Tihar)
Wed · market closed all day
Dec25
Christmas Day
Sat · market closed all day

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

Full 2027 schedule

2027 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule22 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20274 full closures
Jan 11, 2027Monday	Prithvi Jayantiprojected	Full closure	Closed
Jan 15, 2027Friday	Maghe Sankrantiprojected	Full closure	Closed
Jan 19, 2027Tuesday	Sonam Lhosarprojected	Full closure	Closed
Jan 30, 2027Saturday	Martyrs' Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
February 20273 full closures
Feb 15, 2027Monday	Maha Shivaratriprojected	Full closure	Closed
Feb 18, 2027Thursday	Gyalpo Lhosarprojected	Full closure	Closed
Feb 19, 2027Friday	Prajatantra Diwas (Democracy Day)projected	Full closure	Closed
March 20274 full closures
Mar 4, 2027Thursday	Election Holiday (Day 1)projected	Full closure	Closed
Mar 5, 2027Friday	Election Holiday (Day 2)projected	Full closure	Closed
Mar 6, 2027Saturday	Election Holiday (Day 3)projected	Full closure	Closed
Mar 18, 2027Thursday	Ghode Jatraprojected	Full closure	Closed
April 20271 full closure
Apr 14, 2027Wednesday	Nepali New Yearprojected	Full closure	Closed
May 20271 full closure
May 29, 2027Saturday	Republic Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
August 20271 full closure
Aug 28, 2027Saturday	Janai Purnima (Raksha Bandhan)projected	Full closure	Closed
September 20271 full closure
Sep 18, 2027Saturday	Constitution Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
October 20273 full closures
Oct 11, 2027Monday	Ghatasthapana (Dashain Begins)projected	Full closure	Closed
Oct 18, 2027Monday	Maha Ashtami (Dashain)projected	Full closure	Closed
Oct 20, 2027Wednesday	Vijaya Dashami (Dashain Tika)projected	Full closure	Closed
November 20273 full closures
Nov 8, 2027Monday	Laxmi Puja (Tihar)projected	Full closure	Closed
Nov 9, 2027Tuesday	Gobhardan Pujan (Tihar)projected	Full closure	Closed
Nov 10, 2027Wednesday	Bhai Tika (Tihar)projected	Full closure	Closed
December 20271 full closure
Dec 25, 2027Saturday	Christmas Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed

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2027 NEPSE Holidays

2027 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.