The Government of Nepal has announced an additional public holiday on Monday, November 16, 2026 (Kartik 30, 2083 BS), on the occasion of the Chhath festival. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued an official notice confirming the decision, which was made during a Cabinet meeting.

According to the ministry, the government had previously declared a public holiday for Chhath on Sunday, November 15, 2026 (Kartik 29, 2083 BS). However, following a Cabinet decision, the holiday has been extended to Monday to accommodate the festival’s concluding rituals.

The ministry stated that the additional holiday was approved in recognition of the traditional practice of observing Chhath through its final day, known as Bholipalta, which falls on Monday this year. The decision aims to facilitate public participation in the religious and cultural celebrations.

The official notice, signed by Joint Secretary and Spokesperson Anand Kafle, was issued on November 13, 2026 (Kartik 27, 2083 BS). The ministry has requested all concerned authorities and the general public to take note of the revised public holiday arrangement.