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Gai Jatra 2025 in Nepal

Is Gai Jatra a Public Holiday?

This is an official holiday only for certain groups in the country. Employees belonging to the group may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.

Gai Jatra (Kathmandu Only) Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2016–2025.

Year Weekday DateNameHoliday Type
2016FriAug 19Gai Jatra (Kathmandu Only)Local Holiday
2017TueAug 8Gai Jatra (Kathmandu Only)Local Holiday
2018MonAug 27Gai Jatra (Kathmandu Only)Local Holiday
2019MonAug 19Gai Jatra (Kathmandu Only)Local Holiday
2020TueAug 11Gai Jatra (Kathmandu Only)Local Holiday
2021MonAug 23Gai Jatra (Kathmandu Only)Local Holiday
2022FriAug 12Gai Jatra (Kathmandu Only)Local Holiday
2023FriSep 1Gai Jatra (Kathmandu Only)Local Holiday
2024TueAug 20Gai Jatra (Kathmandu Only)Local Holiday
2025SunAug 10Gai Jatra (Kathmandu Only)Local Holiday
2025SunAug 10Gai JatraOptional Holiday

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.