गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Govt declares three-day public holiday of election Politics Govt declares three-day public holiday of election KathmanduPati February 24, 2026 KATHMANDU – The government has declared a three-day public holiday targeting the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 (Falgun 21). A Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday decided to grant public holidays on March 4, 5 and 6 (Falgun 20, 21 and 22) to facilitate voters participating in the election. Earlier, the Election Commission Nepal had recommended the government to announce public holidays in view of the House of Representatives election to ensure maximum voter participation. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Election Police to bid farewell tomorrow : certificates to be… The upcoming government will amend the Drug Act as necessary:… Chinese Envoy Zhang calls on Minister Aryal Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100… PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms… Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights3 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election4 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident5 Chinese Envoy Zhang calls on Minister Aryal6 Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice7 Police appeal public to take precautions against air pollution8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities