Updated on: 02 May 2025
Bhutan, "the land of the Thunder Dragon," is rich in culture and is popular for exuberant and colorful festivals. Bhutan Festivals are celebrated in honor of Guru Rimpoche, and most importantly, to indulge in contentment. Spiritual music, colorful wooden masks, brocade costumes, and amazing dance attributes to the Bhutan festivals.
Bhutan Festival Dates is an undeniable opportunity to revel in Bhutan's vibrant celebration, gain insight into the nation's culture, and intermingle with Bhutanese. Watch mystical dance while tranced by the soothing music and celebrate happiness in the Happiest Country in all of Asia.
| Festival | Place | Dates |
| Thimphu Drubchen | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 28th September |
| Wangdue Tshechu | Wangduephodrang |
30th September 1st – 2nd October |
| Tamshing Phala Chhoepa | Tamshing Lhakhang, Bumthang | 2nd – 4th October |
| Thimphu Tshechu | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 2nd – 4th October |
| Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey Gonpa, Wangduephodrang | 5th – 7th October |
| Thangbi Mewang | Thangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang | 7th – 8th October |
| Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel. |
29th – 31st October 1st November |
| Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Dangochong, Thimphu | 14th – 15th October |
| Chhukha Tshechu | Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha | 29th – 31st October |
| Dechenphu Tshechu | Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu | 31st October |
| Jakar Tshechu | Jakar Dzong, Choekhor, Bumthang. | 29th – 31st October
1st November |
| Jambay Lhakhang Drup | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 5th – 8th November |
| Prakhar Duchhoed | Prakar Khakhang, Chumni, Bumthang | 6th – 9th November |
| Black Necked Crane Festival | Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang | 11th November |
| Mongar Tshechu | Mongar Dzong, Mongar | 28th – 30th November |
| Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang. |
29th – 30st November 1st December |
| PhuntsholingTshechu | Phuntsholing, Chhukha | 28th – 30th November |
| Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 4th December |
| Nalakhar Tshechu | Ngaa Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 4th – 6th December |
| Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Douchula, Thimphu | 13th December |
| Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa |
27th – 31st December |
| Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse | 27th – 31st December (Thongdral on last day) |
| Festival | Place | Dates |
| Lhamoi Dromchhen | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 22nd – 24th February |
| Punakha Dromchoe | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 24th – 26th February |
| Punakha Tshechu | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 27th February – 1st March |
| Tharpaling Thongdrol | Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chumi, Bumthang | 3rd March |
| Tangsibi Mani | Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura Bumthang | 4th – 6th March |
| Chhorten Kora | Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe | 3rd March & 19th March |
| Gomphukora | Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashiyangtshe | 26th – 28th March |
| Talo Tshechu | Talo Gonpa, Punakha | 26th – 28th March |
| Gasa Tshechu | Gasa Dzong, Gasa | 26th – 28th March |
| Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang | 26th – 28th March |
| Paro Tshechu | Rinpung Dzong, Paro | 29th March – 2nd April (Thongdral on last day) |
| Rhododendron Festival | Lamperi Botanical Park, Thimphu | TBC |
| Domkhar Tshechu | Domkhar, Chumi, Bumthang | 26th – 28th April |
| Ura Yakchoe | Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang | 28th April – 2nd May |
| Nimalung Tshechu | Nimalung Dratshang, Chumi, Bumthang | 22nd – 24th June |
| Kurjey Tshechu | Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 24th June |
| Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race) | Bumthang to Thimphu | 5th September |
| Thimphu Drubchen | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 17th September |
| Wangdue Tshechu | Wangduephodrang | 19th – 21st September |
| Tamshing Phala Chhoepa | Tamshing Lhakhang, Bumthang | 21st – 23rd September |
| Thimphu Tshechu | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 21st – 23rd September |
| Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey Gonpa, Wangduephodrang | 24th – 26th September (Thongdral on last day) |
| Thangbi Mewang | Thangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang | 26th – 27th September |
| Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel | 18th – 21st October (Thongdral on last day) |
| Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Dangochong, Thimphu | 14th – 15th October |
| Chhukha Tshechu | Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha | 19th – 21st October |
| Dechenphu Tshechu | Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu | 21st October |
| Jakar Tshechu | Jakar Dzong, Choekhor, Bumthang | 18th – 21st October |
| Jambay Lhakhang Drup | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 26th – 29th October |
| Prakhar Duchhoed | Prakar Khakhang, Chumni, Bumthang | 27th – 29th October |
| Haa Tshechu | Lhakhang Karpo, Haa | 19th – 21st October |
| Black Necked Crane Festival | Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang | 11th November |
| Goenpai Drupchen | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 14th – 16th November |
| Mongar Tshechu | Mongar Dzong, Mongar | 17th – 19th November |
| Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang | 18th – 20th November |
| Phuntsholing Tshechu | Phuntsholing, Chhukha | 17th – 19th November |
| Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 24th November |
| Nalakhar Tshechu | Ngaa Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 24th – 26th November |
| Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Douchula, Thimphu | 13th December |
| Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 17th – 21st December (Thongdral on last day) |
| Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse | 17th – 21st December (Thongdral on last day) |
| Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu | Samdrupjongkhar | 22nd – 24th December |
| Nabji Lhakhang Drup | Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa | 24th – 26th December |