Gai Jatra 2026 datemay vary

About Gai Jatra

The festival of the cow in the Kathmandu Valley, the day after Janai Purnima. Families who lost someone during the year join a procession in their memory, and the day is known for satire and humour.

Gai Jatra 2026 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 Gai Jatra in 2026?

In New Delhi, Gai Jatra 2026 falls on Saturday, 29 August 2026. The day can differ by region and tradition.

Is Gai Jatra 2026 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, London, New York and Toronto have a different date from New Delhi.

Is Gai 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.