Bhutan Holidays 2026
Holidays and Observances in 2026
2Jan | Winter Solstice (Nyilo) | |
2 January 2026 (Friday) |
19Jan | Traditional Day of Offering | |
19 January 2026 (Monday) |
18Feb 19Feb | Losar New Year | |
18 February 2026 (Wednesday) to 19 February 2026 (Thursday) |
21Feb 23Feb | Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King | |
21 February 2026 (Saturday) to 23 February 2026 (Monday) |
26Apr | Shabdrung Kuchoe | |
26 April 2026 (Sunday) |
2May | Birth Anniversary of Third Druk Gyalpo | |
2 May 2026 (Saturday) |
31May | Lord Buddha's Parinirvana | |
31 May 2026 (Sunday) |
24Jun | Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche | |
24 June 2026 (Wednesday) |
18Jul | First Sermon of Lord Buddha | |
18 July 2026 (Saturday) |
17Sep | Thimphu Drupchen Dromchoe | |
17 September 2026 (Thursday) |
21Sep 23Sep | Thimphu Tshechu | |
21 September 2026 (Monday) to 23 September 2026 (Wednesday) |
23Sep | Blessed Rainy Day | |
23 September 2026 (Wednesday) |
21Oct | Dashain Festival | |
21 October 2026 (Wednesday) |
1Nov | Descending Day of Lord Buddha | |
1 November 2026 (Sunday) |
1Nov | Coronation of His Majesty the King | |
1 November 2026 (Sunday) |
11Nov | Birth Anniversary of Fourth Druk Gyalpo | |
11 November 2026 (Wednesday) |
17Dec | National Day | |
17 December 2026 (Thursday) |