Tihar (Yama Panchak) is a five-day festival celebrated in Nepal after Dashain festival. In 2026, Tihar in Nepal starts on November 7 and ends on November 11. It is celebrated in Kartik month as per Nepali calendar.
On five days of Tihar, five special rituals are performed. Kag Puja, Kukur Puja, Gai Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Tika are five festivals celebrated during Tihar festival in Nepal. Tihar is the similar to Diwali or Deepawali.
Tihar 2026 Festival Calendar
Dhanvantari Jayanti – Kag Puja / Kag Parwa / Kag Tihar – 7 November 2026 (21 Kartik 2083)
Narak Chaturdashi – Kukur Puja / Khicha Puja / Kukur Tihar – 8 November 2026 (22 Kartik 2083)
Mha Puja, Gai Goru Puja, Hali Tihar – 9 November 2026 (23 Kartik 2083) – Nepali Sambat 1146 starts – Govardhan Puja / Maha Puja
Kija Puja – Bhai Tika – 11 November 2026 (25 Kartik 2083)