Tihar follows the Nepali religious calendar, so its Gregorian dates change from year to year. For 2026, several published Nepal festival calendars place the five-day sequence in November 2026, while exact observance details can vary by calendar, locality, and tradition.
Because festival dates and auspicious ritual times can be calendar-sensitive, visitors should confirm the final local schedule with an authoritative Nepali calendar or local cultural institution before making fixed travel or ceremony plans.
Key 2026 planning points
Published 2026 guides commonly identify the Tihar period as running around 7–11 November 2026, with Bhai Tika near the end of the sequence. Some calendars differ by a day for particular observances, so this site intentionally avoids presenting one disputed timetable as universally applicable.
What to prepare
- Check the local Nepali calendar.
- Confirm the dates of Lakshmi Puja and Bhai Tika.
- Book accommodation early if visiting Kathmandu or Pokhara.
- Plan around evening lights and neighborhood celebrations.