Bhutan Festivals Calendar 2025 and 2026 (Updated)

Bhutan is the only country in the world where Vajrayana Buddhism is still actively followed. They consider their mountains as guardian deities and the mountain lakes and cliffs as sacred abodes of Buddhist gods.

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.

Bhutan Festivals Calendar 2025

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 (Thongdral on last day)
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 (Thongdral on last day)
Lhuentse Tshechu	Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse	27th – 31st December (Thongdral on last day)

Bhutan Festivals Calendar 2026

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