Events in the year 2025 in Nepal.
Incumbents
President: Ram Chandra Poudel Vice President: Ram Sahaya Yadav Prime Minister: Khadga Prasad Oli (until 12 September); Sushila Karki (acting, since 12 September) Chief Justice: Bishowambhar Prasad Shrestha Speaker of House of Representatives: Dev Raj Ghimire Chairman of National Assembly: Narayan Prasad Dahal
Provincial Governors
Governor of Bagmati Province: Deepak Prasad Devkota Governor of Gandaki Province: Dilli Raj Bhatta Governor of Karnali Province: Yagya Raj Joshi Governor of Koshi Province: Parshuram Khapung Governor of Lumbini Province: Krishna Bahadur Gharti Governor of Madhesh Province: Sumitra Bhandari Governor of Sudurpashchim Province: Najir Miya
Events January 7 January – A magnitude 7.1 earthquake with an epicentre in neighbouring Tibet shakes parts of Nepal, injuring at least 13 people across the country. 15 January – The Supreme Court of Nepal strikes down several laws that allowed for the construction of hydropower and hotel projects in protected nature reserves.
February 27 February – A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits Bagmati Province, injuring six people.
March 28 March – Two people, including a journalist, are killed during clashes between police and monarchist demonstrators in Kathmandu.
April 4 April – A magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits Karnali Province, injuring eight people. 9 April – Heavy rain and storms cause widespread damage, with at least eight deaths reported nationwide. 28 April – An Austrian climber is reported dead on Ama Dablam after going missing on 26 April.
May 4 May – An American climber dies after suffering a cardiac arrest while descending from Makalu.
June 10 June – The European Union adds Nepal to its list of high risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorism financing.
July 8 July – The Friendship Bridge connecting Nepal's Rasuwa District with China is swept away due to flooding along the Bhotekoshi River, killing nine people and leaving 19 others missing.
August
17 August – Heavy monsoon rains trigger sudden floods and landslidess nationwide, killing at least 41 people and injuring 121 others, according to the national disaster management authority. 27 August – The Supreme Court of Nepal rejects a petition to bar naga sadhus from entering the Pashupatinath Temple and other Shaivite temples, saying that nudity in the name of religion cannot be regarded as obscene.
September
4 September – The government orders the blocking of 24 social media platforms including Facebook, X and YouTube for failing to register with it. 8 September – Nationwide protests are carried out by youths primarily against the social media ban and corruption. Clashes with police initially kill at least 72 people and injure over 2,100. The unrest prompts the resignation of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and the lifting of the social media ban. 9 September – K. P. Sharma Oli resigns as prime minister following the 2025 Nepalese Gen Z protests. The headquarters of the Federal Parliament of Nepal, multiple government buildings and the residences of leading politicians in Kathmandu are set on fire by antigovernment protesters. 12 September – Former chief justice Sushila Karki is appointed as interim prime minister, making her the first woman to hold the office. President Poudel dissolves parliament following the recommendation of interim prime minister Karki in preparation for elections due on 5 March 2026. 22 September – Polish climber Andrzej Bargiel becomes the first person to ski down Mount Everest without the use of supplemental oxygen. 30 September – Two-year-old Aryatara Shakya is installed as the new Kumari Devi in Kathmandu, succeeding Trishna Shakya who held the position since 2017.
October 5 October – At least 44 people are reported killed in nationwide landslides and flooding caused by heavy rains. 7 October – A South Korean climber is killed in a storm on Mera Peak. 20 October – The remains of Bipin Joshi, a student who died in captivity in the Gaza Strip after being abducted by Hamas in the 7 October attacks, are repatriated to Nepal.
November 3 November – Seven climbers, including five foreign nationals, are killed in an avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri.
Arts and entertainment
List of Nepalese films List of highest-grossing films in Nepal Cinema of Nepal
Holidays
11 January – Prithvi Jayanti 14 January – Maghe Sankranti 30 January – Sonam Lhosar 30 January – Gyalpo Lhosar 19 February – Prajatantra Diwas 26 February – Maha Shivaratri 8 March – International Women's Day 29 March – Ghode Jatra 31 March – Eid al-Fitr 6 April – Rama Navami 14 April – Nepali New Year 24 April – Loktantra Diwas 1 May – Labour Day 12 May – Buddha's Birthday 29 May – Ganatantra Diwas 7 June – Eid al-Adha 9 August – Raksha Bandhan 10 August – Gai Jatra 16 August – Gaura Parba 16 August – Krishna Janmashtami 26 August – Haritalika Teej 6 September – Indra Jatra 19 September – Constitution Day 22 September – Ghatasthapana 2 October – Vijayadashami 20 October – Laxmi Puja 22 October – Govardhan Puja 23 October – Bhai Tika 27 October – Chhath Puja 5 November – Guru Nanak Jayanti 5 December – Udhauli Parva 25 December – Christmas Day 30 December – Tamu Lhosar
Deaths 16 October – Kanchha Sherpa, 92, mountaineer (1953 British Mount Everest expedition) 8 November – Mohammad Aftab Alam, 63, MP (1997–2002, 2018–2019)
References
External links Online calendar