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 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):
Unlike the purely solar Gregorian system, Bikram Sambat is a solar-lunar calendar that tracks both the sun and moon. Key differences include:
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.
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: August 13, 2026 — Check this page daily for the current Nepali date and upcoming events.