The government has decided to hold the local level elections on May 13.
A Cabinet meeting held in Baluwatar on Monday made the decision to this effect.
According to a minister, the government has decided to hold the local polls in a single phase.
Earlier, the Election Commission had recommended the government to hold the local level elections on May 18.
Nepal held its local elections in 20 years in 2017 in three phases—on May 14, June 28 and September 18.