Kathmandu, November 14, 2026 — Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) will operate its Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system during the public holiday on Monday, November 16, to maintain the continuity of payment services.
In a notice issued on Friday, the central bank announced that the RTGS service would be available from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on November 16.
The government has declared a public holiday on Monday for the Chhath festival. However, NRB has arranged to keep the payment system operational during the holiday to facilitate transactions through the RTGS system.
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