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Losar 2026 in Kathmandu: Events & Things to Do
Losar 2026Wednesday, 30 December 2026
Losar is the Himalayan New Year — celebrated in three waves in Nepal: Tamu Losar by the Gurung community (late December), Sonam Losar by the Tamang (February), and Gyalpo Losar by Sherpa and Tibetan communities (late February to March). Boudha and Swayambhu fill with prayer flags, masked cham dances and community feasts.
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Losar events in Kathmandu
No Losar events confirmed yet — here's what else is coming up across Kathmandu. Check back closer to December as organisers add their programmes.
About Losar in Kathmandu
Losar is the Himalayan New Year — celebrated in three waves in Nepal: Tamu Losar by the Gurung community (late December), Sonam Losar by the Tamang (February), and Gyalpo Losar by Sherpa and Tibetan communities (late February to March). Boudha and Swayambhu fill with prayer flags, masked cham dances and community feasts.
Losar peaks in December, and in 2026 the main day falls on Wednesday, 30 December 2026. Because it moves with the calendar each year, the surrounding events — dinners, concerts, cultural nights and parties — tend to appear in the weeks just before. If the grid above is quiet, it simply means we're out of season: bookmark this page and check back as December nears.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Losar in 2026?
There are three Losars. Tamu Losar (Gurung new year) falls around 30 December 2026. Sonam Losar (Tamang) follows in February and Gyalpo Losar (Sherpa / Tibetan) in late February to March. All are lunar, so dates shift yearly.
Where is Losar celebrated in Kathmandu?
Boudhanath is the heart of it — prayer flags, incense, kora walks around the stupa, masked cham dances at the monasteries, and community feasts. Tundikhel and community halls also host Losar gatherings with folk dance and food.
Why does Losar have three different dates?
Nepal's Himalayan communities keep distinct calendars: Tamu Losar (Gurung), Sonam Losar (Tamang) and Gyalpo Losar (Sherpa / Tibetan) each mark their own new year. That's why you'll see Losar celebrated three times across the winter.
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