To: Board of Supervisors
From: Shanelle Scales-Preston, District V Supervisor
Report Title: RECOGNIZE April 14, 2026 as Nepal Day in Contra Costa County.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
RECOGNIZE April 14, 2026 as Nepal Day in Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
Nepal Day is observed annually on or around April 14, 2026 to mark the Nepali New Year, a culturally significant occasion celebrated by Nepali communities worldwide. The United States established diplomatic relations with Nepal on April 25, 1947, reflecting a longstanding relationship between the two nations.
Contra Costa County is home to a diverse and growing population, including residents of Nepali descent who contribute meaningfully to the cultural, civic, and economic vitality of the community. Local Nepali community organizations play an important role in fostering cultural awareness, preserving traditional customs and values, and strengthening community connections throughout the County.
Members of the Nepali community in Contra Costa County have made notable contributions across a range of fields, including education, entrepreneurship, public service, arts and culture, and other professions. Observing Nepal Day provides an opportunity for the Board of Supervisors and the broader community to recognize these contributions and to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Nepali and Nepalese American residents.
The proposed recognition of April 14, 2026 as Nepal Day in Contra Costa County aligns with the County’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and supports efforts to acknowledge and honor the cultural traditions of all communities within the County.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Nepal Day would not be formally recognized by the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF RECOGNIZING APRIL 14, 2026 AS NEPAL DAY IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY.
WHEREAS, the United States of America established diplomatic relations with Nepal on April 25, 1947; and
WHEREAS, Nepal Day is observed on or around April 14 of each year as the Nepali New Year according to the Nepali calendar; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County is a diverse community that values inclusion and cultural heritage, and proudly recognizes the contributions of the Nepali community throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, Nepali community organizations throughout Contra Costa County serve residents by promoting cultural awareness, community connection, and preservation of Nepali traditions and values; and
WHEREAS, the Nepali community has contributed to the cultural and economic vitality of Contra Costa County through achievements in education, entrepreneurship, public service, arts, literature, music, cuisine, and many other fields; and
WHEREAS, this observance provides an opportunity to celebrate and reflect upon Nepali history and culture, and to recognize the many contributions of Nepali and Nepalese American residents to the broader American story; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County joins communities across the nation in celebrating the Nepali New Year and honoring the accomplishments and contributions of the Nepali community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors hereby recognizes April 14, 2026 as Nepal Day in Contra Costa County and encourages all residents to acknowledge and celebrate the rich cultural heritage and contributions of the Nepali community.