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Tihar 2083

Nepal’s biggest festival

Tihar dates, public holidays, traditions and everything you need to know.

Laxmi Puja / Kukur Tihar inIn 45 daysKartik 22, 2083 · Nov 8, 2026

"May the light of Tihar fill your home with happiness, peace and prosperity."

Important Tihar dates 2083

Key dates, their meaning and whether they are public holidays.

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  1. Kartik 22, 2083Nov 8, 2026Sunday
    Laxmi Puja / Kukur Tihar

    Day of dog worship.

    Public holiday
    In 45 days
  2. Kartik 22, 2083Nov 8, 2026Sunday
    Laxmi Puja / Kukur Tihar

    Day of dog worship.

    Public holiday
    In 45 days
  3. Kartik 24, 2083Nov 10, 2026Tuesday
    Govardhan Puja / Mha Puja / Nepal Sambat 1147

    Ox worshipped; Govardhan Puja observed.

    Public holiday
    In 47 days
  4. Kartik 25, 2083Nov 11, 2026Wednesday
    Bhai Tika (Tihar)

    Sisters apply tika on brothers as a blessing.

    Public holiday
    In 48 days

About Tihar

Dashain (Vijaya Dashami) is the most important festival in Nepal, celebrating the victory of good over evil. It is a time for family, blessings, renewal and new beginnings.

Dashain Jamara and Tika
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Travel & holiday information

Planning to travel home or within Nepal during Dashain? Here are some helpful tips.

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  • Things to prepare
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