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Janai Purnima 2025 in Nepal

Raksha Bandhan (or Raksha Bandhana) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters, and families, on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima), or around July and August. This day is also called Brother and Sister Day.

Is Janai Purnima a Public Holiday?

Janai Purnima is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In 2025, it falls on a Saturday, and some businesses may choose to follow Saturday opening hours.

Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between siblings.

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About Janai Purnima

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Janai Purnima Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2016–2025.

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2016 Thu Aug 18 Janai Purnima Public Holiday
2017 Mon Aug 7 Janai Purnima Public Holiday
2018 Sun Aug 26 Janai Purnima Observance
2019 Thu Aug 15 Janai Purnima Public Holiday
2020 Mon Aug 3 Janai Purnima Public Holiday
2021 Sun Aug 22 Janai Purnima Public Holiday
2022 Fri Aug 12 Janai Purnima Public Holiday
2023 Wed Aug 30 Janai Purnima Public Holiday
2024 Mon Aug 19 Janai Purnima Public Holiday
2025 Sat Aug 9 Janai Purnima Public Holiday

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.

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