Quick answer: Nepal has 246 business days in 2021 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2021 through Dec 31, 2021.
Month-by-month business days (2021)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 1 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 21 | 2 |
| April | 21 | 1 |
| May | 20 | 3 |
| June | 22 | 0 |
| July | 22 | 0 |
| August | 21 | 2 |
| September | 22 | 1 |
| October | 16 | 6 |
| November | 19 | 4 |
| December | 22 | 2 |
Public holidays in 2021 (Nepal)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2021 | Maghe Sankranti |
| Mar 8, 2021 | Nari Dibas |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Maha Shivaratri |
| Apr 14, 2021 | Nepali New Year |
| May 1, 2021 | Majdoor Divas |
| May 26, 2021 | Buddha Jayanti |
| May 29, 2021 | Ganatantra Diwas |
| Aug 22, 2021 | Janai Purnima |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Shree Krishna Janamashtami |
| Sep 19, 2021 | Constitution Day |
| Oct 7, 2021 | Ghatasthapana |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Phulpati (Dashain) |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Astami (Dashain) |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Nawami (Dashain) |
| Oct 15, 2021 | Dashami (Dashain) |
| Oct 16, 2021 | Ekadashi (Dashain) |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Laxmi Puja (Tihar) |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Gobhardan Pujan (Tihar) |
| Nov 6, 2021 | Bhai Tika (Tihar) |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Chhat Parwa |
| Dec 25, 2021 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Tamu Lhosar Holiday |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2021.
Highest month
22 working days.
Lowest month
16 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Nepal in 2021?
Nepal has 246 working days in 2021 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2021 are excluded from the working-day total (about 22 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
October has the fewest working days, with 16.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.