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Bhutan Festival Date

Bhutan Festival Date 2025/2026

Bhutan is known for its vibrant and colorful festivals, which play a significant role in the country’s rich cultural heritage. Festivals in Bhutan are often religious and mark important events in the life of Guru Rinpoche, the saint who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan. One of the most famous and widely celebrated festivals is the Paro Tsechu, but there are many others throughout the year. Here are a few notable Bhutanese festivals.

Bhutan Festiva Date 2025

     

Punakha Drubchen

Punakha Dzong, Punakha

6th-8th March 2025

Punakha Tshechu

Punakha Dzong, Punakha

9th – 11th May 2025

Tharpaling Thongdrol

Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chumi, Bumthang

14th March 2025

Gomphukora

Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashigang

5th -7th April 2025

Thangbi Mani

Tangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang

 

15th – 17th March 2025

Talo Tshechu

Talo Gonpa, Punakha

5th – 7th April 2025

Gasa Tshechu

Gasa Dzong, Gasa

5th – 7th April 2025

Zhemgang Tshechu

Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang

5th -7th April 2025

Paro Tshechu

Rinpung Dzong, Paro

8th -12 April(Thongdrel on the last day)

Chhorten Kora

Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe

14th – 29th March 2025

Rhododendron Festival

Lamperi Botanical Park, Thimphu

22nd -24th April 2025

Domkhar Tshechu

Domkhar, Chumi, Bumthang.

7th – 9th May 2025

Ura Yakchoe

Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang

9th – 13th May 2025

Nimalung Tshechu

Nimalung Dratshang, Chumi, Bumthang

3rd – 5th June 2025

Kurjey Tshechu

Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang

5th July 2025

Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race)

Bumthang to Thimphu

6th September 2025

Thimphu Drubchen

Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu

28th September 2025

Wangdue Tshechu

Wangduephodrang

 30th September

1st – 2nd October 2025

Pemagatshel Tshechu

Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel.

29th – 31st October

1st November(Thongdral on last day) 2025

Tamshing Phala Chhoepa

Tamshing lhakhang, Bumthang

2nd-4th October 2025

Thimphu Tshechu

Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu

2nd-4th October 2025

TENTATIVE FESTIVAL DATES FOR THE YEAR 2026

Gangtey Tshechu

Gangtey Gonpa, Wangduephodrang

24th -26th Sept 2026 (Thongdral on last day) 2026

Jhomolhari Mountain Festival

Dangochong, Thimphu

14th -15th October 2026

Chhukha Tshechu

Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha

19th – 21st October 2026

Jakar Tshechu

Jakar Dzong, Choekhor, Bumthang.

18th -21st October2026

Jambay Lhakhang Drup

Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang

26th-29th October 2026

Prakhar Duchhoed

Prakar Khakhang, Chumni, Bumthang

27th-29th October 2026

Dechenphu Tshechu

Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu

21st October 2026

Black Necked Crane Festival

Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang.

11th November 2026

Mongar Tshechu

Mongar Dzong, Mongar

19th -17th November 2026

Trashigang Tshechu

Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang.

17th-19th November 2026

Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham

Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang

18th-20th November 2026

Pemagatshel Tshechu

Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel.

18th -21st September (Thongdral on last day) 2026

Phuntsholing Tshechu

Phuntsholing, Chhukha

17th-19th November 2026

Druk Wangyel Tshechu

Douchula , Thimphu

13th November 2026

Nalakhar Tshechu

Ngaa Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang

24th =26th November 2026

Nabji Lhakhang Drup

Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa

24th – 26th December 2026

Trongsa Tshechu

Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa

17th-21st December (Thongdral on last day) 2026

Lhuentse Tshechu

Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse

17th – 21st December (Thongdral on last day) 2026

Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu

Samdrupjongkhar

22nd -24th December 2026

 

Highlights of Bhutan Festival

The Most Popular Thimphu Festival

The Thimphu Tshechu is a lively and vibrant annual festival held in the capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu. Celebrated in the courtyard of the Tashichho Dzong, this religious event typically takes place in September or October, depending on the Bhutanese lunar calendar. The festival is a colorful display of traditional mask dances (cham), showcasing Bhutanese culture and religious stories.

Popular Bhutan Festivals

Bhutan is known for its vibrant and colorful festivals, which play a significant role in the country’s rich cultural heritage. Festivals in Bhutan are often religious and mark important events in the life of Guru Rinpoche, the saint who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan. One of the most famous and widely celebrated festivals is the Paro Tsechu, but there are many others throughout the year. Here are a few notable Bhutanese festivals:

  1. Paro Tsechu:

    • Held annually in Paro, held on 29th March-2nd April 2026 .
    • Features masked dances (cham) performed by monks, depicting stories from Buddhist mythology.
    • The highlight is the unveiling of the Thongdrel (large religious scroll) early in the morning on the last day.

Paro Tsechu

Colorful Mask Dance at Paro Tsechu

 

  1. Thimphu Tsechu:

    • Celebrated in the capital city(Thimphu),held on 2nd-4th October 2025.
    • Similar to Paro Tsechu, it includes mask dances, cultural performances, and the display of a Thongdrel.

Thimphu-Tshechu

Mask Dances During Thimphu Tsechu

 

        1.Punakha Drubchen and Tsechu:

    • The Punakha Drubchen precedes the Punakha Tsechu and involves reenactments of ancient battles.
    • Punakha Tsechu, held in Feburary 24th -26th Feburar 2026, features traditional mask dances and religious rituals.

Punakha Drubchen

Traditional  Religious Rituals

  1. Jambay Lhakhang Drup:

    • Takes place in Bumthang in late 0n 26th-29th October.
    • Involves fire rituals and the famous “Mewang” (fire ceremony) held at night.

Jambay Lhakhang

Sacred rituals and fire dance at Jambay Lhakhang

 

      1.Wangdue Phodrang Tsechu:

    • Celebrated in the town of Wangdue Phodrang in September 30th to October 2nd.
    • Features mask dances and traditional Bhutanese performances.

Wangdue sechu Festival

Features mask dances

       1.Haa Summer Festival:

    • Celebrated in the Haa Valley in July.
    • Showcases traditional Bhutanese culture, nomadic lifestyles, and local cuisine.

Haa Summer Tsechu

Showcasing traditional Bhutanese culture

 

       1.Talo Tshechu:

    • Held in the village of Talo in Punakha in March or April.
    • Features mask dances and cultural programs.

Talo Tsechu

Mask dances and cultural programs

 

       1.Nimalung Tsechu:

    • Takes place in the Bumthang Valley in June.
    • Highlights include traditional dances and religious ceremonies.

Nimalung tsechu Festivals

A colorful celebration of Bhutanese culture and spirituality

These festivals are not only significant religious events but also offer an opportunity for locals and visitors to come together, celebrate, and experience Bhutanese culture. The dates of festivals can vary from year to year based on the Bhutanese lunar calendar, so it’s advisable to check the specific dates for the year of your visit.

 

Bhutan Spring Festival

Popular Paro Spring Festival

One of the popular spring festivals in Paro is the Paro Tsechu. Tsechu means “day ten” in Bhutanese, and the festival is celebrated on the tenth day of a month in the Bhutanese lunar calendar, usually falling in March or April. The Paro Tsechu is one of the biggest and most significant religious festivals in Bhutan, drawing locals and tourists alike.

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