Madhesh Public Holidays 2026 – Official Regional Holiday Dates & Calendar

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Madhesh?

Madhesh observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Nepal nationally, since Madhesh doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Madhesh, Nepal

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for Madhesh, Nepal. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across Madhesh.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in Madhesh observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In Madhesh, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including National Democracy Day (Rashtriya Prajatantra Diwas) on February 19) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Madhesh, Nepal

This is Nepal's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Nepal's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Madhesh and the rest of Nepal, not a separate Madhesh-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Madhesh

These are Nepal's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Nepal's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Nepal, including Madhesh. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
National Democracy Day (Rashtriya Prajatantra Diwas)	February 19	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.nepal.gov.np
Constitution Day (Sambidhan Diwas)	September 19	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.nepal.gov.np

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Madhesh

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
National Democracy Day (Rashtriya Prajatantra Diwas)	Fri, Feb 19, 2027	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Madhesh

Madhesh follows Nepal's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in Madhesh, the following Monday is commonly declared a substitute non-working day by official gazette — check the live calendar above for the specific year-by-year date.

As Madhesh's capital, Janakpur Dham observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Madhesh.

Frequently Asked Questions — Madhesh Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Madhesh?

Yes, they do. Madhesh follows Nepal's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Madhesh?

Madhesh observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Nepal nationally, since Madhesh doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Madhesh?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Madhesh a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in Madhesh differ from the rest of Nepal?

No — public holidays in Nepal are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Madhesh observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Madhesh-specific reference, not because Madhesh has its own separate holiday list.

Does Janakpur Dham, Madhesh's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Janakpur Dham observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Madhesh and Nepal. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Madhesh's public holiday dates?

Madhesh's public holidays are mandated by Nepal's national statutory framework, published via www.nepal.gov.np — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.