Maha Shivaratri 2026 in Nepal falls on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 — a public holiday in Nepal.
Maha Shivaratri is a public holiday in Nepal. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
Maha Shivaratri is officially observed as a public holiday in Nepal. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Maha Shivaratri's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
Maha Shivaratri observance varies by community and region within Nepal. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
Future dates for moving holidays (Easter, Eid, Lunar New Year, Diwali, etc.) are computed and approximate; the actual public-holiday date in some countries is fixed by official decree closer to the date.
Maha Shivaratri 2026 in Nepal falls on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, a national public holiday.
Yes. Maha Shivaratri is a nationwide public holiday in Nepal.
The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has Maha Shivaratri's date in the surrounding years.
The next Maha Shivaratri is Wednesday, 3 March 2027.