2026 in Nepal

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Events in the year 2026 in Nepal .

Incumbents

• President: Ram Chandra Poudel
• Vice President: Ram Sahaya Yadav
• Prime Minister: Sushila Karki (acting, since 12 September 2025)
• Chief Justice: Bishowambhar Prasad Shrestha
• Speaker of House of Representatives: Dev Raj Ghimire
• Chairman of National Assembly: Narayan Prasad Dahal

Events

January

• 2 January – An aircraft belonging to Buddha Air overshoots the runway while landing at Bhadrapur Airport from Kathmandu, injuring seven people. ^[1]
• 6 January – A curfew is declared in Birgunj following protests over the vandalism of a mosque. ^[2]
• 12 January – 2 February – 2026 Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier ^{[3] [4]}
• 26 January – Six people are arrested as part of an investigation into insurance fraud involving fraudulent helicopter rescues of travellers valued at $19.69 million. ^[5]

February

• 5 February – A bus falls off a mountain road in Baitadi District, killing 13 people and injuring 34 others. ^[6]
• 23 February – A bus falls into the Trishuli River in Dhading District, killing 19 people and injuring 25 others. ^[7]

March

• 2 March – A vehicle carrying an election team plunges in Ramechhap, killing two people. ^[8]
• 5 March – 2026 Nepalese general election ^[9]
• 7 March – The Rastriya Swatantra Party wins 122 direct seats and leads in three more from 164 of 165 constituencies reported so far. The results from the Dhanusha 1 constituency are withheld pending an order from the Supreme Court. ^[10]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in Nepal

Source: ^[11]

• 11 January – Prithvi Jayanti
• 14 January – Maghe Sankranti
• 30 January – Martyr's Day
• 15 February – Maha Shivaratri
• 18 January –
  • Sonam Lhosar
  • Gyalpo Lhosar
• 19 February – Prajatantra Diwas
• 8 March – International Women's Day
• 18 March – Ghode Jatra
• 21 March – Ramjan Edul Fikra
• 27 March – Rama Navami
• 14 April – Nepali New Year
• 22 April – Loktantra Diwas
• 1 May –
  • Labour Day
  • Buddha's Birthday
• 27 May – Eid al-Adha
• 29 May – Ganatantra Diwas
• 28 August – Raksha Bandhan
• 29 August – Gai Jatra
• 4 September –
  • Gaura Parba
  • Krishna Janmashtami
• 14 September – Haritalika Teej
• 16 September – Rishi Panchami
• 19 September – Constitution Day
• 25 September – Indra Jatra
• 11 October – Ghatasthapana
• 20 October – Vijayadashami
• 22 October – Ekadashi
• 23 October – Dvadashi
• 24 October – Kojagrat Purnima
• 8 November – Laxmi Puja
• 10 November – Govardhan Puja
• 11 November – Bhai Tika
• 15 November – Chhath Puja
• 24 November – Guru Nanak Jayanti
• 24 December – Udhauli Parva
• 25 December – Christmas Day
• 30 December – Tamu Lhosar

Deaths

• 3 January – Nam Singh Thapa, 79, Olympic boxer (1964). ^[12]
• 7 February – Sunil Thapa, 68, actor. ^[13]
• 14 February – Bishwa Bandhu Thapa, 98, MP (1959–1960) and chairman of the Rastriya Panchayat (1963–1964). ^[14]

References

1. "Bhadrapur plane crash update: Injured co-pilot; six passengers discharged". MyRepublica. 3 January 2026. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
2. "Curfew imposed in southern Nepal border city after mosque vandalism sparks protests". AP News. 6 January 2026. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
3. "Host for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier revealed". International Cricket Council . Retrieved 1 August 2025.
4. "Nepal to host ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier". Sportstar . Retrieved 1 August 2025.
5. "Nepal arrests six in tourist rescue fraud". France 24. 26 January 2026. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
6. "Bus carrying wedding party tumbles off mountainous road in Nepal, killing 13 and injuring 34". AP News. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
7. "Nepal bus crash kills 19, including British tourist". CNA. 23 February 2026. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
8. Samiti, Rastriya Samchar (2 March 2026). "Two killed as vehicle carrying election team plunges in Ramechhap". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
9. "Polls open in Nepal's first election after last year's youth-led protests toppled the government". AP News. 5 March 2026. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
10. Online, T. H. T. (8 March 2026). "RSP wins 119 direct seats as landslide nears its final shape". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
11. "Nepal Public Holidays". Public Holidays Global. Archived from the original on 5 September 2025. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
12. "Nam Singh Thapa, Nepal's first Olympian, dies". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
13. "Veteran Actor Sunil Thapa dies at 68". The Himalayan Times. 7 February 2026. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
14. "पूर्वमन्त्री एवम् राप्रपा वरिष्ठ नेता विश्वबन्धु थापाको निधन". Ratopati (in Nepali). Retrieved 15 February 2026.

External links

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