Poush (पौष) 2083 has 30 days and runs from 16 December 2026 to 14 January 2027. Magh (माघ) 2083 has 29 days and runs from 15 January to 12 February 2027. Together they include Yomari Punhi, Christmas, Tamu Lhosar, Prithvi Jayanti, Maghe Sankranti, Martyrs' Day, Sonam Lhosar and Basanta Panchami.
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How many days are in Poush and Magh 2083?
| Month | नेपाली | Days | Starts (AD) | Ends (AD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poush 2083 | पौष २०८३ | 30 | Wednesday, 16 December 2026 | Thursday, 14 January 2027 |
| Magh 2083 | माघ २०८३ | 29 | Friday, 15 January 2027 | Friday, 12 February 2027 |
Magh and Mangsir are the shortest months of 2083, with 29 days each. Falgun 1, 2083 is 13 February 2027. These figures come from the Nepali calendar 2083 month table.
When does the English year change?
The Gregorian year changes in the middle of Poush. Poush 17, 2083 is 1 January 2027, so the first sixteen days of Poush fall in December 2026 and the rest in January 2027. If you are converting a date of birth or a document date from this period, check the AD year carefully, or use the date converter.
Poush 16, 2083 is 31 December 2026. The next day, Poush 17, 2083, is 1 January 2027.
Which festivals and holidays fall in Poush 2083?
All entries below come from KhataIN's published 2083 holiday data.
| BS date | AD date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poush 9 | Thu, 24 Dec 2026 | Dhanya Purnima / Udhauli Parva / Yomari Punhi / Jyapu Diwas | Public holiday |
| Poush 10 | Fri, 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| Poush 15 | Wed, 30 Dec 2026 | Tamu Lhosar | Public holiday |
| Poush 15 | Wed, 30 Dec 2026 | Dura Mhepu Nakuma | Holiday for the Dura community only |
| Poush 27 | Mon, 11 Jan 2027 | Prithvi Jayanti (National Unity Day) | Public holiday |
- Yomari Punhi is the Newar harvest full moon, when families make yomari dumplings. Read the Yomari Punhi guide.
- Tamu Lhosar is the Gurung new year. Read the Tamu Lhosar guide.
- Prithvi Jayanti remembers King Prithvi Narayan Shah and is observed as National Unity Day.
Which festivals and holidays fall in Magh 2083?
| BS date | AD date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magh 1 | Fri, 15 Jan 2027 | Maghe Sankranti (Maghi) | Public holiday |
| Magh 16 | Sat, 30 Jan 2027 | Martyrs' Day | Public holiday |
| Magh 24 | Sun, 7 Feb 2027 | Sonam Lhosar | Public holiday |
| Magh 28 | Thu, 11 Feb 2027 | Basanta Panchami (Saraswati Puja) | Holiday for educational institutions only |
- Maghe Sankranti begins Magh, when the sun enters Makar. It is also Maghi, the Tharu new year. Read the Maghe Sankranti guide.
- Martyrs' Day honours those who gave their lives for the country.
- Sonam Lhosar is the new year celebrated by the Tamang and several other communities.
- Basanta Panchami honours Saraswati, the goddess of learning, and is a holiday for schools and colleges.
Note that Martyrs' Day falls on a Saturday in 2083. For the full year, including Falgun and Chaitra, see the Nepali holidays 2083 page.
What else happens in Poush and Magh?
Poush is mid-winter, and traditionally a quieter month for weddings and new beginnings in many Hindu families. Magh brings the turn of the season after Maghe Sankranti, and many devotees take part in the month-long Magh Snan, ritual bathing during Magh.
For businesses, these months fall in the middle of fiscal year 2083/84, which began on Shrawan 1, 2083. See Nepal's fiscal year and tax deadlines in Nepal for filing dates.
Frequently asked questions
How many days are in Poush 2083?
Poush 2083 has 30 days, from 16 December 2026 to 14 January 2027.
What is the English date of Magh 1, 2083?
Magh 1, 2083 is Friday, 15 January 2027, the day of Maghe Sankranti.
Which BS date is 1 January 2027?
1 January 2027 is Poush 17, 2083. Use the date converter to check any other day.
Which public holidays are in Poush 2083?
According to KhataIN's 2083 data, Poush has public holidays for Dhanya Purnima and Yomari Punhi (Poush 9), Christmas Day (Poush 10), Tamu Lhosar (Poush 15) and Prithvi Jayanti (Poush 27). Dura Mhepu Nakuma on Poush 14 is a holiday for the Dura community only.
How many days are there between Maghe Sankranti and Basanta Panchami in 2083?
Maghe Sankranti is on Magh 1 and Basanta Panchami on Magh 28, so they are 27 days apart. The date difference calculator counts days between any two BS or AD dates.