Bhutan Festival Dates 2026
Bhutan Festival Dates 2026 | Celebration Calendar & Travel Guide
Bhutan comes alive year-round with vibrant tshechus, seasonal celebrations, and cultural festivals. Below is the tentative 2026 festival calendar, updated by local operators and tourism sources. Please confirm specific dates before booking travel.
Bhutan in 2026 offers a vibrant tapestry of festivals—tshechus, cultural celebrations, and deeply spiritual events. Whether you aim to witness Punakha Tshechu, Gangtey Mask Dance, or Black-Necked Crane Festival, planning around the schedule ensures a rich, immersive experience.
| SL No | Festival | Dates | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
|
01 |
Lhamoi Dromchhen |
22nd – 24th February, 2026 |
Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa |
|
02 |
Punakha Dromchoe |
24th – 26th February, 2026 |
Punakha Dzong
Punakha |
|
03 |
Punakha Tshechu |
27th, 28th February –
1st March, 2026 |
Punakha Dzong
Punakha |
|
04 |
Tharpaling Thongdrol |
3rd March, 2026 |
Tharpaling Lhakhang, Bumthang |
|
05 |
Tangsibi Mani |
4th – 6th March, 2026 |
Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura Bumthang |
|
06 |
Chhorten Kora |
3rd March & 19th March, 2026 |
Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtse |
|
07 |
Gomphukora |
26th – 28th March, 2026 |
Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashiyangtse |
|
08 |
Talo Tshechu |
26th – 28th March, 2026 |
Talo Gonpa, Punakha |
|
09 |
Gasa Tshechu |
26th – 28th March, 2026 |
Gasa Dzong, Gasa |
|
10 |
Zhemgang Tshechu |
26th – 28th March, 2026 |
Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang |
|
11 |
Paro Tshechu |
29th March – 2nd April
(Thongdral on last day), 2026 |
Rinpung Dzong, Paro |
|
12 |
Rhododendron Festival |
13th – 14th April, 2026 |
Lamperi Botanical Park, Thimphu |
|
13 |
Domkhar Tshechu |
26th – 28th April, 2026 |
Domkhar, Chumi, Bumthang |
|
14 |
Ura Yakchoe |
28th April – 2nd May, 2026 |
Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang |
|
15 |
Nimalung Tshechu |
22nd – 24th June, 2026 |
Nimalung Dratshang, Chumi, Bumthang |
|
16 |
Kurjey Tshechu |
24th June, 2026 |
Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang |
|
17 |
Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike
Race) |
05th September, 2026 |
Bumthang to Thimphu |
|
18 |
Thimphu Drubchen |
17th September, 2026 |
Tashichho Dzong, Thimphu |
|
19 |
Haa Tshechu |
19th – 21st September, 2026 |
Lhakhang Karpo, Haa |
|
20 |
Wangdue Tshechu |
19th – 21st September, 2026 |
Wangduephodrang |
|
21 |
Tamshing Phala
Chhoepa |
21st – 23rd September, 2026 |
Tamshing lhakhang, Bumthang |
|
22 |
Thimphu Tshechu |
21st – 23rd September, 2026 |
Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu |
|
23 |
Gangtey Tshechu |
24th – 26th September
(Thongdral on last day), 2026 |
Gangtey Gonpa, Wangduephodrang |
|
24 |
Thangbi Mewang |
26th – 27th September, 2026 |
Thangbi Lhakhang, Choekor,
Bumthang |
|
25 |
Pemagatshel Tshechu |
18th – 21st October
(Thongdral on last day), 2026 |
Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel |
|
26 |
Jhomolhari
Mountain Festival |
14th -15th October, 2026 |
Dangochong, Thimphu |
|
27 |
Chhukha Tshechu |
19th – 21st October, 2026 |
Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha |
|
28 |
Dechenphu Tshechu |
21st October, 2026 |
Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu |
|
29 |
Jakar Tshechu |
18th -21st October, 2026 |
Jakar Dzong, Choekhor,
Bumthang. |
|
30 |
Jambay Lhakhang
Drup |
26th – 29th October, 2026 |
Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang |
|
31 |
Traakar Duchhoed |
27th -29th October, 2026 |
Traakar Khakhang, Chumni, Bumthang |
|
32 |
Black Necked Crane
Festival |
11th November, 2026 |
Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang |
|
33 |
Goenpai Drupchen |
14th -16th November, 2026 |
Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa |
|
34 |
Mongar Tshechu |
17th – 19th November, 2026 |
Mongar Dzong, Mongar |
|
35 |
Trashigang Tshechu |
18th th – 20th November, 2026 |
Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang |
|
36 |
Phuntsholing Tshechu |
17th – 19th November, 2026 |
Phuntsholing, Chhukha |
|
37 |
Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham |
24th November, 2026 |
Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang |
|
38 |
Nalakhar Tshechu |
24th – 26th November, 2026 |
Ngaa Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang |
|
39 |
Druk Wangyel Tshechu |
13th December, 2026 |
Douchula, Thimphu |
|
40 |
Trongsa Tshechu |
17th – 21st December
(Thongdral on last day), 2026 |
Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa |
|
41 |
Lhuentse Tshechu |
17th – 21st December
(Thongdral on last day), 2026 |
Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse |
|
42 |
Samdrupjongkhar
Tshechu |
22nd – 24th December, 2026 |
Samdrupjongkhar |
|
43 |
Nabji Lhakhang Drup |
24th – 26th December, 2026 |
Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa |