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Maha'astami · महाअष्टमी
Sunday, 18 October 2026
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Upcoming festivals
Live countdown to each major Nepali festival.
18
Oct 2026
Maha'astami · महाअष्टमी
Sunday · BS 1 Kartik 2083
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20
Oct 2026
MahaNavami · महानवमी
Tuesday · BS 3 Kartik 2083
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21
Oct 2026
Vijaya Dashami · विजया दशमी
Wednesday · BS 4 Kartik 2083
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7
Nov 2026
Kag Tihar · काग तिहार
Saturday · BS 21 Kartik 2083
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11
Nov 2026
Bhai Tika · भाइटीका
Wednesday · BS 25 Kartik 2083
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15
Nov 2026
Chatha Parva · छठपर्व
Sunday · BS 29 Kartik 2083
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25
Dec 2026
Krisamasa De · क्रिसमस डे
Friday · BS 10 Poush 2083
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15
Jan 2027
Maghe Sankranti · माघे संक्रान्ति
Friday · BS 1 Magh 2083
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12
Apr 2027
Caiti Chatha · चैती छठ
Monday · BS 29 Chaitra 2083
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6
Aug 2027
Naga Pancami · नाग पञ्चमी
Friday · BS 21 Shrawan 2084
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Celebrating in Australia?
Community Dashain, Tihar and Teej events happen across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth — often on the nearest weekend. Browse upcoming events or see the full festival calendar.
Planning calls home?
Festival mornings are when families video-call. Check Nepal time now and the Nepal public holiday list.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Dashain?
The next major festival is Maha'astami on Sunday, 18 October 2026 — see the live countdown above for the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. Dashain and Tihar dates shift each year because they follow the lunar BS calendar.
Why do Nepali festival dates change every year?
Nepali festivals follow the Bikram Sambat lunar calendar, so the Gregorian date moves each year — Dashain can fall anywhere from mid-September to mid-October. The BS date stays fixed; only the AD equivalent changes.
Are these dates valid for Australia?
The BS dates are the same everywhere. The Gregorian date shown follows Nepal time; in Australia a festival may be celebrated on the same date or adjusted to the nearest weekend for community events. Check our events page for actual Australian celebration dates.