Nepali Calendar
About Nepali Calendar
The Nepali Calendar, known locally as नेपाली पात्रो (Nepali Patro), is the official and most widely used calendar system in Nepal. It follows the Bikram Sambat (BS) era — a traditional lunisolar calendar that combines both solar and lunar cycles to determine dates, months, and festivals. The Nepali Calendar is deeply connected with the religious, cultural, and agricultural life of Nepali people.
While the Western or Gregorian calendar is purely solar-based, the Nepali Patro adjusts months according to the moon’s movement, making it more suitable for marking Hindu festivals, Tithis (lunar days), and astrological events. Every new month begins with a new lunar cycle, and each day is calculated based on precise astronomical observations.
The Nepali Calendar year usually starts in mid-April, with the month of Baisakh, and ends with the month of Chaitra in the following April. Each year generally has 12 months, each lasting 29 to 32 days, depending on the lunar cycle. The months in the Nepali calendar are:
Baisakh, Jestha, Asadh, Shrawan, Bhadra, Ashwin, Kartik, Mangsir, Poush, Magh, Falgun, and Chaitra.
About Bikram Samvat Calendar
The Bikram Samvat Calendar (विक्रम संवत) is the foundation of the Nepali Calendar system. It was introduced by King Vikramaditya of Ujjain in ancient India around 57 BCE, and later adopted in Nepal as the national calendar. The Bikram Sambat (BS) is approximately 56 years and 8 months ahead of the Gregorian (AD) calendar. For instance, the year 2082 BS corresponds to 2025 AD.
The Bikram Sambat calendar is recognized as one of the most accurate traditional calendars in South Asia because it uses both solar and lunar data to balance agricultural seasons and religious festivals. In Nepal, all government records, official documents, newspapers, and academic calendars are based on Bikram Sambat.
This calendar plays an important role in Nepali astrology (Jyotish), determining auspicious dates (शुभ मुहूर्त), marriage dates, religious events, and cultural festivals like Dashain, Tihar, Holi, Teej, Maghe Sankranti, and Chhath Parva.
The Nepali Calendar (नेपाली पात्रो), based on the Bikram Sambat system, is a proud symbol of Nepal’s cultural heritage. It connects timekeeping with spirituality, astronomy, and everyday life. From determining Dashain and Tihar dates to helping people choose auspicious wedding days, the Nepali Calendar remains an essential part of Nepal’s national identity.
For an accurate and updated version of Nepali Calendar 2082 (2025), explore our full online Nepali Patro, complete with Tithis, festivals, and public holidays.
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