Nepali Calendar 2083 BS: Complete Festival Dates (Dashain, Tihar, Teej 2083)

The Nepali calendar, known as Bikram Sambat (BS), is approximately 56 years and 8.5 months ahead of the Gregorian (AD) calendar. The year 2083 BS runs from Baisakh 1 (April 14, 2026) to the end of Chaitra (approximately April 13, 2027). This guide lists all major Nepali festival dates for BS 2083 with their AD equivalents, so you can plan ahead whether you are in Nepal or abroad.

Understanding the Bikram Sambat Calendar

The Bikram Sambat calendar has 12 months, each with 29-32 days (unlike the Gregorian calendar's fixed 28-31). The months are:

Major Festival Dates — BS 2083 (2026-2027)

Note: Lunar festival dates may shift by ±1 day d on the panchanga (almanac). Verify with your local calendar for ceremonial precision.

How to Convert BS to AD (and Vice Versa)

The simplest conversion: subtract 56 years and 8.5 months from BS to get AD. For example, BS 2083 Baisakh 1 = April 2026 (2083 - 56 = 2027, minus 8.5 months = mid-2026).

For precise conversion, use an online BS to AD date converter or the Hamro Patro app, which is the most popular Nepali calendar app.

Why the Nepali Calendar Matters

For Nepalis living abroad, the BS calendar is essential for:

• Knowing when festivals fall each year (they shift on the Gregorian calendar)
• Planning travel to Nepal during Dashain/Tihar
• Sending greetings and gifts at the right time
• ing auspicious dates for weddings and ceremonies
• Staying connected to Nepali cultural identity

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s: Hamro Patro, Saral Nepali, Merokalam, NepInsights. Last updated August 2026.

Complete 2083 BS Festival Calendar

The Nepali calendar 2083 Bikram Sambat runs from April 14, 2026 to April 13, 2027. Here are the key festivals and their Gregorian dates: Baisakh 1 (New Year - April 14, 2026), Buddha Jayanti (Baisakh Purnima - May 23, 2026), Nag Panchami (Shrawan Shukla Panchami - August 10, 2026), Janai Purnima (Shrawan Purnima - August 28, 2026), Gai Jatra (Bhadra Krishna Pratipada - August 30, 2026), Krishna Janmashtami (Bhadra Krishna Ashtami - September 4, 2026), Father's Day (Kuse Aunsi - September 16, 2026), Teej (Bhadra Shukla Tritiya - September 17, 2026), Rishi Panchami (Bhadra Shukla Panchami - September 19, 2026), Indra Jatra (Ashwin Krishna Pratipada - September 27, 2026), Dashain Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada - October 6, 2026), Fulpati (October 12, 2026), Maha Ashtami (October 13, 2026), Maha Navami (October 14, 2026), Vijaya Dashami (October 15, 2026), Tihar Laxmi Puja (Kartik Krishna Trayodashi - November 2, 2026), Tihar Bhai Tika (Kartik Shukla Dwitiya - November 4, 2026), Chhath Puja (Kartik Shukla Shashthi - November 8, 2026), Haribodhani Ekadashi (Kartik Shukla Ekadashi - November 13, 2026), and Maghe Sankranti (January 14, 2027).

How the Nepali Calendar Works

The Bikram Sambat (BS) calendar is approximately 56 years 8.5 months ahead of the Gregorian (AD) calendar. Each Nepali month has either 29 or 32 days, and the exact dates shift slightly each year. The 12 Nepali months are: Baisakh (April-May), Jestha (May-June), Ashadh (June-July), Shrawan (July-August), Bhadra (August-September), Ashwin (September-October), Kartik (October-November), Mangsir (November-December), Poush (December-January), Magh (January-February), Falgun (February-March), and Chaitra (March-April). Use our online Nepali Patro to convert between BS and AD dates and all festivals.

Australian Public Holidays That Align with Nepali Festivals

Some Nepali festivals fall close to Australian public holidays, making it easier to celebrate. Dashain 2026 falls in mid-October, close to some states' Labour Day. Tihar falls in early November. Holi usually falls in March, near Easter. Nepali New Year (April 14) is close to Easter weekend in some years. Plan ahead to combine annual leave with public holidays for longer festival celebrations.