There are more than 50 major festivals in a year celebrated in Nepal. Festivals in Nepal begin with religion, ending as social event. Although most of these festivals are religious some have historical significance, while others are seasonal and legendary celebrations.
It is not hard to catch colorful processions in different streets of the Valley almost every other day of the week. Cultural acts of dances and songs are integral parts of some celebrations while some celebrations are just quiet family gatherings. Grand celebrations like Ghode Jatra and Gai Jatra entertain participants and spectators every year.
- Bisket Jatra
- Navabarsha (Nepali New Year)
- Chaite Dashain
- Ram Nawami
- Mata Tirtha Aaushi (Mother’s day)
- Red Machhendranath Rath Jatra
- Buddha Jayanti
- Dumji
- Harishiyani Ekadashi
- Guru Purnima
- Ghantakarna Chaturdashi
- Gunla Festival Nepal
- Naag Panchami
- Janai Purnima & Raksha Bandhan
- Gai Jatra
- Krishna Janmastami
- Gokarna Aunsi (Father’s day)
- Teej
- Rishi Panchami-
- Indra Jatra
- Bijaya Dashami(Dashain)
- Deepawali(Tihar)
- Haribodhii Ekadashi
- Mani Rimdu
- Bala Chatur Dashi
- Vibhaha Panchami
- Yomari Punhi
- Sweta Machhendranath Snan
- Poush Sukla Purnima (Swasthani)
- Maghe Sankranti
- Lhosar (Tibetan New Year)
- Shree Panchami or Saraswati Puja
- Shree Swasthani Purnima End
- Shivaratri
- Fagu Purnima (Holi)
- Chaite Dashain
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