Tamu Lhosar 2083 date
Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2026, which is Poush 15, 2083 BS. Tamu Lhosar is observed on Poush 15 every year, so it falls on December 30 or 29 in most years.
What is Tamu Lhosar?
Tamu Lhosar is the New Year of the Gurung community, who call themselves Tamu. "Lho" means year and "sar" means new. People wear traditional dress, hold cultural programmes with music and dance, and gather with family. Celebrations are largest in Pokhara and Kaski, Lamjung, Gorkha, Tanahun, Syangja and Kathmandu, where Gurung communities live.
Nepal has three main Lhosar festivals: Tamu Lhosar (Gurung, Poush 15), Sonam Lhosar (Tamang and Sherpa communities, Magh 24 in 2083, Sunday Feb 7, 2027) and Gyalpo Lhosar (Falgun).
Is Tamu Lhosar a public holiday?
Yes, Tamu Lhosar on Poush 15 (Dec 30, 2026) is in the 2083 holiday list. Check your office or school notice for the exact holiday rules. See the 2083 holidays list.
Tamu Lhosar 2083: frequently asked questions
When is Tamu Lhosar 2083?
Tamu Lhosar 2083 is on Wednesday, December 30, 2026 (Poush 15, 2083 BS).
Who celebrates Tamu Lhosar?
The Gurung (Tamu) community celebrates it as their New Year, with traditional dress, music and dance.
Is Tamu Lhosar a public holiday in Nepal?
Tamu Lhosar on Poush 15 (Dec 30, 2026) is in the 2083 holiday list. Check your office or school notice.
When is Sonam Lhosar 2083?
Sonam Lhosar 2083 is on Magh 24, which is Sunday, February 7, 2027.
What does Lhosar mean?
"Lho" means year and "sar" means new, so Lhosar means New Year.
Related pages for 2083 BS
Sources and updates. Dates are calculated from the BS calendar tables on this site and checked against published Nepali calendars. Last reviewed Nov 2026. If your family follows a different patro, confirm with it.