Ghode Jatra 2013 datemay vary

About Ghode Jatra

The horse-racing festival of Kathmandu, held at Tundikhel on the new moon of Chaitra with a parade by the Nepali Army. It is a public holiday in the Kathmandu Valley.

Ghode Jatra 2013 in other cities

The day follows the tithi at each place, so it is not always the same everywhere.

Festival days are worked out from the tithi for each place. They can fall a day apart between regions, traditions and countries, and public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, so please confirm with your local calendar. In Nepal, festival days and public holidays are fixed each year by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti and the government.

Questions people ask

When is Ghode Jatra in 2013?

In New Delhi, Ghode Jatra 2013 falls on Wednesday, 10 April 2013. The day can differ by region and tradition.

Is Ghode Jatra 2013 on the same date everywhere?

Not always. The day follows the tithi at each place, so it can fall a day apart. Among the cities listed here, New York and Toronto have a different date from New Delhi.

Is Ghode Jatra a public holiday?

That depends on the country and state. Public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, and in Nepal by the government on the advice of the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti. Please check the official holiday list where you live.