NEPSE to Remain Closed: Govt Declares Public Holiday on The Occasion of Tihar
Summary
The Government of Nepal has объявed a public holiday from Sunday to Thursday for Tihar, and NEPSE will remain closed during the period, resuming trading on Friday. The five-day festival includes rituals such as Laxmi Puja and Bhai Tika, with homes lit up in celebration.
Key Points
- The Government of Nepal has declared a public holiday from Sunday, 22nd Kartik, to Thursday, 26th Kartik, for Tihar.
- Nepal Stock Exchange Limited (NEPSE) will remain closed during the holiday and reopen on Friday, 27th Kartik, 2083, at 11:00 AM.
- Tihar, also called Deepawali or Yamapanchak, is a five-day festival honoring Yama and Goddess Laxmi.
- The festival features rituals including Kaag Tihar, Kukur Tihar, Gai Tihar, Laxmi Puja, Mha Puja, and Bhai Tika.
