Indra Jatra in 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, 25 September 2026, in the Kathmandu Valley.

Quick scoop on timing

  • 2026 main Indra Jatra day: Friday, 25 September 2026.
  • It is observed as a regional holiday in Kathmandu Valley, where it is also known as Yenyā.
  • The festival is linked to the 15th day of Yanla (11th month of the Nepalese calendar), so each year’s Gregorian date shifts between mid‑August and late September.

How long does it last?

  • Indra Jatra is an eight‑day festival of the Newar community in Kathmandu.
  • Celebrations typically run from the 12th day of the waxing moon to the 4th day of the waning moon, which in 2025 corresponded roughly to 6–13 September.
  • The “main day” people ask about when they say “when is Indra Jatra” is the key holiday date (in 2026, 25 September), but rituals and processions span multiple days around it.

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