Lhosar 2027
Lhosar is the new year of Nepal's Himalayan communities: Tamu for the Gurung, Sonam for the Tamang and Gyalpo for the Sherpa and Tibetan communities.
Date confirmed each year from the Nepal government calendar.
Lhosar usually falls late December to March, depending on the community (Poush, Magh and Falgun) and lasts 1 to 3 days, depending on the community. We add the 2027 dates here once they are published.
Lhosar gatherings across the USA
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What Lhosar is
Lhosar means new year. In Nepal it is kept by several Himalayan and hill communities, each with its own calendar and its own day: Tamu Lhosar by the Gurung, in Poush; Sonam Lhosar by the Tamang, in Magh; and Gyalpo Lhosar by the Sherpa and Tibetan communities, in Falgun.
Because there are three, Lhosar in an event listing can mean any of them. Check which community is hosting, and when.
Common questions
- Lhosar kahile ho? When is Lhosar 2027?
- Lhosar usually falls late December to March, depending on the community. Date confirmed each year from the Nepal government calendar; this page is updated once the 2027 dates are published.
- What is the difference between Tamu, Sonam and Gyalpo Lhosar?
- They are the new years of three communities: Tamu for the Gurung, Sonam for the Tamang, and Gyalpo for the Sherpa and Tibetan communities. Each follows its own calendar and has its own customs.
- What is a khada?
- A khada is a white silk scarf offered as a blessing and a sign of respect. At Lhosar elders and monks place one around the neck of family and guests.
- What do you say on Lhosar?
- Tashi Delek is widely used for good luck and good wishes, and Lhosar ko shubhakamana works for anyone. Each community also has its own greeting.
More in the Lhosar explainer.