Local operating window
Business hours
Business hours in Kathmandu
A practical guide to business hours, government office schedules, banking transaction windows, retail market times, and dining hours in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Offices
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Monday
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Typical weekly hours
Offices
10:00 AM-5:00 PMTypical operating hours for corporate businesses, private companies, and professional services in Kathmandu.
MonToday
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard private sector working day.
Tue
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard private sector working day.
Wed
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard private sector working day.
Thu
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard private sector working day.
Fri
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard private sector working day.
Sat
Closed
Closed for official weekly rest day.
Sun
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Private sector business day in Nepal.
Plan around closures
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Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Unique Local Workweek
Nepal's commercial sector operates Sunday through Friday, with Saturday serving as the main public weekend day off. Government offices follow a Monday through Friday schedule.
Winter Schedule Adjustments
Government agencies and public institutions operate reduced daily hours from 09:00 to 16:00 during the winter months (approximately November through February).
Festival and Public Holidays
Major festivals like Dashain and Tihar cause widespread closures for several consecutive days across government offices, financial institutions, and local retail stores.
Tourist Hub Nightlife
While neighborhood eateries close around 21:30 or 22:00, tourist and entertainment districts like Thamel feature extended dining and late-night venue hours.
Banking Transaction Windows
Public transaction counters close earlier than administrative bank offices, typically ending at 16:00 from Sunday to Thursday and 15:00 on Friday.