Quick answer: Nepal has 242 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026.
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 |
| February | 19 | 2 |
| March | 19 | 4 |
| April | 21 | 4 |
| May | 18 | 3 |
| June | 22 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 0 |
| August | 20 | 1 |
| September | 21 | 2 |
| October | 17 | 7 |
| November | 19 | 4 |
| December | 23 | 0 |
Public holidays in 2026 (Nepal)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Maghe Sankranti |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Sonam Losar |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Maha Shivaratri |
| Feb 19, 2026 | National Democracy Day |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Election Holiday |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Election Holiday |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Election Holiday |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Nari Dibas |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Civil Service and School Holiday |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Nepali New Year |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Civil Service and School Holiday |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Civil Service and School Holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Majdoor Divas |
| May 1, 2026 | Buddha Jayanti |
| May 28, 2026 | Edul Aajaha |
| May 29, 2026 | Ganatantra Diwas |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Janai Purnima |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Shree Krishna Janamashtami |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Constitution Day |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Ghatasthapana |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Phulpati (Dashain) |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Astami (Dashain) |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Nawami (Dashain) |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Dashami (Dashain) |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Ekadashi (Dashain) |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Duwadashi (Dashain) |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Laxmi Puja (Tihar) |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Gobhardan Pujan (Tihar) |
| Nov 10, 2026 | Bhai Tika (Tihar) |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Chhat Parwa |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
17 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 2026?
Nepal has 242 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 29 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
October has the fewest working days, with 17.
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.