Celebrate Dashain.
Learn something new.
10 fun educational activities for students—family stories, science, money skills, writing, and more. Enjoy the festival without turning your holiday into another school day.
Dashain is a time for tika, jamara, family reunions and well-earned rest. For students, it also offers something special: a chance to learn from everyday experiences rather than textbooks alone. Here are 10 simple Dashain holiday activities that mix celebration, curiosity and practical skills.
Our approach: Enjoy Dashain first. Choose one or two ideas that interest you; you do not need to finish everything on this page. Your school’s holiday assignments and family plans always come first.
When is Dashain 2083?
Dashain is among Nepal’s major festivals. Families celebrate in different ways, but many observe rituals, visit elders for blessings, and spend time together. Two key 2083 dates are:
School breaks differ by institution. Check your school notice for its exact holiday and reopening dates.
10 fun educational activities during Dashain
Pick activities that fit your age and interests. Most need only a notebook, a conversation, or a little imagination.
Interview your grandparents
Ask an elder how Dashain was celebrated when they were young. Listen to the story, then write down three differences between then and now.
- What games did children play?
- What traditions have changed?
Start a Dashain journal
Write five sentences about the most memorable part of your day. Add a drawing, a ticket stub or a small photo if you like.
- Write in Nepali or English
- Describe what you learned
Read a book for pleasure
Choose a short story, biography, comic or novel that you actually enjoy. Read a little and explain your favorite scene to a friend.
- Try 15–20 minutes of reading
- Learn three new words
Try a family shopping budget
Make a pretend festival shopping list. Add the prices, calculate money left, and find how much a 10% discount could save.
- Practice addition and percentages
- Set a realistic spending limit
Observe how seeds germinate
With family guidance, observe the germination of seeds, including jamara if it is grown in your home. Notice the changes day by day.
- Look for roots and shoots
- Discuss water and light
Explore a travel route on a map
If you visit relatives, mark the journey on a map. If you stay home, plan a virtual trip to another part of Nepal.
- Identify districts and rivers
- Compare distance and travel time
Make a mini photo story
Take five photographs that tell a story about a family tradition, a meal or a favorite holiday activity. Arrange them in sequence.
- Add one caption per photo
- Ask permission before sharing photos
Create a dakshina saving plan
If you receive dakshina, decide what to save, spend and use for learning materials. Even a small amount can teach good habits.
- Set a savings goal
- Track your decisions
Practice an English explanation
Describe one Dashain tradition in simple English. Speak for a minute, then write a short paragraph with a clear beginning and ending.
- Try five new words
- Focus on clarity, not perfection
Do a tiny back-to-school revision
On a day that suits you, spend 20 minutes revising one difficult topic. Then put the books away and get back to enjoying the holiday.
- 5 minutes: recall the lesson
- 10 minutes: solve a question
- 5 minutes: check your answer
Practice budgeting with a festival shopping list
Imagine you have NPR 5,000 for festival shopping. These are example figures only, not actual market prices.
| Item | Example cost |
|---|---|
| Clothes | NPR 2,000 |
| Groceries | NPR 1,200 |
| Decorations | NPR 300 |
| Other expenses | NPR 500 |
| Total spent | NPR 4,000 |
Try it yourself: How much remains? What share of the NPR 5,000 budget goes to clothes? How much do you save if clothes are discounted by 10%?
Show the maths answers
NPR 1,000 remains. Clothes are 40% of the original budget. A 10% discount on NPR 2,000 saves NPR 200.
Your 7-day Dashain learning adventure
Pick a day below to see a short activity idea. These are optional ideas, not a fixed schedule—family celebrations, rest and school commitments come first.
Choose a day
Just 15–30 minutes can be enough for most activities.
| Day | Activity | Suggested time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family stories | 20 min |
| 2 | Shopping maths | 20 min |
| 3 | Read and review a story | 20 min |
| 4 | Write a holiday journal | 15 min |
| 5 | Observe a science concept | 20 min |
| 6 | Explore geography or create photos | 30 min |
| 7 | Light school-topic revision | 20 min |
My Dashain holiday checklist
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Frequently asked questions
When is Dashain 2083 in Nepal?
Ghatasthapana is on 11 October 2026 and Vijaya Dashami is on 21 October 2026. School holidays vary.
Should students study every day during Dashain?
Not necessarily. The holidays are also for family, culture and rest. Short learning activities or occasional revision are optional and can be tailored to school responsibilities.
What is an easy educational activity during Dashain?
Try a five-minute conversation with an elder, a short holiday journal, or basic maths from a pretend shopping budget. Choose what you enjoy.
Where can I find free Class 10 notes?
Explore Class 10 notes at Nepal eNotes, including available subject materials for revision.
Dates: Government of Nepal public holidays 2083 and Kathmandu Metropolitan City calendar. This article offers optional learning activities and is not an official school timetable.
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