BHUTAN FESTIVAL DATES 2026
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In Bhutan, attending a tsechu (religious festival) is considered a profound blessing, and most Bhutanese make it a point to experience one at least once in their lifetime. For many, it is an annual spiritual highlight, a time to witness sacred masked dances believed to bring merit and purification. These festivals are not only attended by monks but also feature vibrant participation from local community dancers.
Place and Date of Festival
1. Punakha Drupchen - March 6-8
2. Punakha Tshechu- March 9-11
3. Talo Tshechu, Punakha- April 5-7
4. Gom Kora, Trashigang- April 5-7
5. Zhemgang Tshechu- April 5-7
6. Gasa Tshechu- April 5-7
7. Haa Summer Festival April 7- 9
8. Paro Tshechu- April 8-12
9. Rhododendron festival, Thimphu (Lampelri, Dochula)- April 22-24
Summer Festival
10. Domkhar Tshechu Chumi, Bumthang- May 7-9
11. Yakchoe Ura, Bumthang- May 9 -13
12. Nimalung Tshechu Chumi, Bumthang- July 3-5
13. Kurjey Tshechu Choekor, Bumthang- July 5
Autumn Festival Dates
14. Thimphu Drupchen, Thimphu- Sep 28
(15). Wangdue Tshechu, Wangduephodrang Sep 19-21
16. Thimphu Tshechu Oct 2-4
17. Gangtey Tshechu, Gangtey, Phobjikha Valley Oct 5-7
18. Jhomolhari Mountain Festival, Jhomolhari Base Camp Oct 14-15
19. Royal Highland festival, Laya Oct 23-24
Winter Festival Dates
20. Pemagatshel Tshechu, Pema Gatshel Oct 29- Nov 2
21, Jakar Tshechu Bumthang- Oct 29 -Nov 1
22. Chukha Tshechu- Oct 29-31
23. Dechenphu Tshechu, Thimphu Oct 29-31
24. Jambhay Lhakhang Drup, Bumthang Nov 5-8
24. Prakhar Duchhoed, Bumthang-Nov 6- 8
25. Black Necked Crane Festival, Wangdue Phodrang Nov 11
26. Mongar Tshechu, Mongar Nov 28 -30
27. Trashigang Tshechu, Trashigang Nov 29- Dec 01
28. Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham, Bumthang Dec 04
29. Nalakhar Tshechu, Bumthang Dec 04- 06
30. Druk Wangyel Tshechu,Thimphu Dec 13
31. Trongsa Tshechu Dec 27-31
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