Nepali Date Today – Bikram Sambat (आजको मिति)

The Nepali calendar, also known as Bikram Sambat (BS) or विक्रम संवत्, is the official calendar of Nepal. It is a solar-lunar calendar that traces its origin to Emperor Vikramaditya and is approximately 56.7 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar. While Nepal also observes the Gregorian calendar for international coordination, Bikram Sambat remains the primary calendar for government, cultural events, festivals, and daily life across the country.

The 12 Nepali Months

The Nepali year consists of 12 months, each with a distinct number of days and corresponding roughly to a Gregorian period. Below is the complete list of Nepali months (Bikram Sambat):

• Baisakh (बैशाख) – mid-April to mid-May (31 days)
• Jestha (जेठ) – mid-May to mid-June (31 days)
• Ashadh (असार) – mid-June to mid-July (31 days)
• Shrawan (श्रावण) – mid-July to mid-August (32 days)
• Bhadra (भाद्र) – mid-August to mid-September (31 days)
• Ashwin (आश्विन) – mid-September to mid-October (31 days)
• Kartik (कार्तिक) – mid-October to mid-November (30 days)
• Mangsir (मंसिर) – mid-November to mid-December (29 days)
• Poush (पौष) – mid-December to mid-January (30 days)
• Magh (माघ) – mid-January to mid-February (29 days)
• Falgun (फाल्गुन) – mid-February to mid-March (30 days)
• Chaitra (चैत्र) – mid-March to mid-April (30 days)

How Bikram Sambat Differs from the Gregorian Calendar

Unlike the purely solar Gregorian system, Bikram Sambat is a solar-lunar calendar that tracks both the sun and moon. Key differences include:

• Epoch offset: BS is ahead of AD by approximately 56.7 years (e.g., BS 2080 corresponds roughly to AD 2023-2024).
• Month lengths: BS months vary from 29 to 32 days, unlike the fixed 28-31 day pattern in the Gregorian calendar.
• Year start: The Nepali New Year begins in mid-April (Baisakh 1), whereas the Gregorian year starts on January 1.
• Festival alignment: Major Nepali festivals like Dashain, Tihar, and Holi follow Bikram Sambat dates, which shift relative to the Gregorian calendar each year.

Using the Nepali Date Converter

Need to convert between BS and AD dates? Use our Nepali Date Converter to translate any English date to Bikram Sambat or vice versa. The converter supports BS 2000 to 2090 and shows results in both Devanagari and English numerals.

Why Bikram Sambat Still Matters

Bikram Sambat remains the backbone of Nepali civic and cultural life. Land registration, government documents, contracts, and academic transcripts in Nepal all use BS dates. Festivals are announced according to Bikram Sambat, and most Nepalis mentally track both BS and AD dates simultaneously. Understanding the Nepali calendar is essential for anyone living in or doing business with Nepal.

Last updated: July 30, 2026 — Check this page daily for the current Nepali date and upcoming events.