Nepali Calendar 2082 BS

About the Bikram Sambat Calendar

The Bikram Sambat (BS) calendar is Nepal's official national calendar. The year 2082 BS spans from mid-April 2025 to mid-April 2026 in the Gregorian calendar. It has 12 months with variable day lengths determined by astronomical calculations.

Months of the Nepali Calendar

1. Baishakh (बैशाख)
2. Jestha (जेठ)
3. Ashadh (असार)
4. Shrawan (श्रावण)
5. Bhadra (भदौ)
6. Ashwin (आश्विन)
7. Kartik (कार्तिक)
8. Mangsir (मंसिर)
9. Poush (पौष)
10. Magh (माघ)
11. Falgun (फाल्गुन)
12. Chaitra (चैत्र)

Major Festivals in 2082 BS

Nepal celebrates numerous festivals throughout the year. The biggest include Dashain (Ashwin), Nepal's longest festival celebrated for 15 days, and Tihar (Kartik), the festival of lights. Other significant events include Nepali New Year (1 Baishakh), Buddha Jayanti, Teej, Chhath, Maghe Sankranti, Shivaratri, and Holi.

About Nepali Calendar 2082 BS

The Nepali year 2082 BS corresponds to mid-April 2025 through mid-April 2026 in the Gregorian calendar. This year includes major national festivals such as Dashain (the longest and most widely celebrated festival in Nepal, lasting 15 days in Ashwin/Kartik), Tihar (the festival of lights celebrated for 5 days in Kartik), Chhath Parva, Maghe Sankranti, Maha Shivaratri, Holi, and the Nepali New Year on 1 Baishakh 2083.

The year 2082 BS is significant for government fiscal planning, as Nepal's fiscal year runs from 1 Shrawan to 31 Ashadh. All government budgets, tax deadlines, and financial reporting follow this BS fiscal calendar. Academic sessions, public examination schedules (SLC/SEE, Grade 12), and university admission timelines are also structured around the BS calendar year.

Nepali Calendar Months and Their Lengths

The Nepali calendar consists of 12 months with variable day counts. Unlike the Gregorian calendar where most months have fixed lengths, BS month lengths are determined by astronomical calculations and can change from year to year. Here are the 12 months with their typical day ranges:

• Baishakh (April–May) — 30 to 31 days. The first month of the Nepali year, marks the Nepali New Year.
• Jestha (May–June) — 31 to 32 days. The hottest month, beginning of summer.
• Ashadh (June–July) — 31 to 32 days. Onset of the monsoon season, end of the fiscal year.
• Shrawan (July–August) — 31 to 32 days. Peak monsoon, beginning of the new fiscal year. Month of fasting for Hindu women.
• Bhadra (August–September) — 31 to 32 days. Monsoon continues, Teej and Rishi Panchami festivals.
• Ashwin (September–October) — 29 to 30 days. Post-monsoon, Dashain festival season begins.
• Kartik (October–November) — 29 to 30 days. Tihar and Chhath festivals, pleasant autumn weather.
• Mangsir (November–December) — 29 to 30 days. Beginning of winter, Vivah Panchami.
• Poush (December–January) — 29 to 30 days. Coldest month in Nepal.
• Magh (January–February) — 29 to 30 days. Maghe Sankranti, Sonam Lhosar, Prajatantra Diwas.
• Falgun (February–March) — 29 to 30 days. Shivaratri, Holi, arrival of spring.
• Chaitra (March–April) — 30 to 31 days. Last month of the BS year, Ghode Jatra, Ram Navami.

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