Ganatantra Diwas 2025, 2026 and 2027 in Nepal

Ganatantra Diwas, or Republic Day, is observed by many in Nepal even though the government rescinded its public holiday status in 2018. The holiday commemorates the establishment of a republican form of government in Nepal on 29 May, 2008.

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2025	29 May	Thu	Ganatantra Diwas
2026	29 May	Fri	Ganatantra Diwas
2027	29 May	Sat	Ganatantra Diwas
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

To understand the significance of Ganatantra Diwas, you have to appreciate the prior history of Nepal. From the 1700s, it was a collection of micro-states, but a monarchy was established over the whole country in 1846. This Rana dynasty continued until 1951 when a new dynasty and a constitutional monarchy were established. In 1960, however, an absolute monarchy was again established.

A tug-o-war between monarchy and republic continued for decades until an elected Nepali government took office in 1991. A civil war and economic crises then interrupted these reforms, and a republic was finally established in 2008. The monarchy was ousted, ending its 240-year existence.

Nepal’s government puts on a formal program to celebrate Republic Day each year, and there are a number of parades involving the military, police force, and others. There are musical performances, traditional shows, and a host of other local cultural events.

Previous Years

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2024	29 May	Wed	Ganatantra Diwas
2023	29 May	Mon	Ganatantra Diwas