Happy New 2081

Happy New, Nepali, Year
April 13th

Navavarsha
Navavarsha or Nepalese New Year is typically held in the second week of April which is the first day of Baisakh on the Bikram Sambat calendar. On this day there is a public holiday in the country.

Which day of baishakh is the New Year?
As per the lunisolar Bikram Sambat calendar, the New Year falls on the first of Baisakh month around mid-April in Gregorian calendar, however the precise date varies annually.

Why is Nepal 57 years ahead?
Like many other Asian countries, Nepal uses a different calendar. The Nepali calendar is based on the Bikram Sambat, a widely used ancient calendar of the Hindu tradition. The calendar is approximately 56 years and 8 months ahead of the Common Era which means that next week will celebrate entering the year 2081! This system is a unique calendar system that is based on lunar cycles, and it has been in use in Nepal for over a millennium.