Government declares public holiday on Sonam Lhosar

The government has decided to give a public holiday on February 2 on the occasion of Sonam Lhosar.

All the government offices and public organizations will remain closed on the festival marked as the New Year by the Tamang communities.

In a press statement issued on January 31 by Basanta Bhatta, under-secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs today, the government decided to announce a public holiday on the occasion.