Nepal National Day 2027
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About the event
The day became Nepal's national day because the constitution defined the country as a federal republic and attempted to settle questions of representation, secularism and inclusion.
Kathmandu hosts official parades, speeches and illuminations.
Why this day
20 September marks Constitution Day in Nepal, commemorating the promulgation of the 2015 constitution. The date belongs to the federal democratic republic that emerged after civil war, the end of monarchy and years of constitutional negotiation.
The day became Nepal's national day because the constitution defined the country as a federal republic and attempted to settle questions of representation, secularism and inclusion. It remains contested by some Madhesi and Indigenous groups, so the holiday is not politically simple.
Today Constitution Day is marked with official ceremonies, flags, lights, parades and speeches in Kathmandu and provincial centres. Visitors see Nepal's unique double-pennant flag, army ceremonies, temple bells, mountain imagery and public debate about the republic.
Across Nepal, national identity is also expressed through festivals more than state ceremony. Dal bhat, momos, tea, music, family visits and regional dress give the day a human scale beyond politics.
Timeline
- 1768Prithvi Narayan Shah unifies the Kathmandu Valley
- 2008Monarchy abolished and federal republic declared
- 2015New constitution promulgated on 20 September
Key figures
Stay for the event
Check-in 19 Sep, check-out 21 Sep 2026 — 2 nights around 20 September 2026. Change the dates to stay longer.
AREA
Find stays in KathmanduGetting there
- Celebratednationwide
- CapitalKathmandu
- Time zoneNPT (UTC+5:45)
Host country
- Currency: Nepalese rupee
- Language: Nepali
- Driving: on the left
- Capital: Kathmandu
- Phone: +977
- Emergency: 100
- Electricity: 230 V, 50 Hz, plugs C/D/M
What to eat
Rice, lentil soup, vegetables and pickles, the everyday national meal.
Steamed dumplings filled with meat or vegetables and served with achar.
Ring-shaped rice bread fried for festivals and family occasions.
Fermented leafy greens used in soups and pickles.
Spiced grilled meat salad from Kathmandu Valley traditions.
Rice flour dumpling filled with molasses and sesame, a Newar sweet.
What to drink
Sweet milk tea with spices, served in homes and stalls.
Warm fermented millet drink from eastern hill communities.
Yoghurt drink popular in the plains and cities.
Culture & traditions
Kathmandu hosts official parades, speeches and illuminations.
Palace temples show the older royal and Newar city heritage.
The great Buddhist stupa is a major symbol of Tibetan-Nepali culture.
The major family festival often expresses national culture more deeply than state holidays.
Coming years
Nepal National Day 2028
- Wednesday 20 September 2028Next event date
Nepal National Day 2029
- Thursday 20 September 2029Event date
Nepal National Day 2030
- Friday 20 September 2030Event date