Festival & Dates
Bhutan’s festivals, known as Tshechus, are among the most vibrant and spiritually meaningful celebrations in the Himalayan region. Held in majestic dzongs and temples across the country, these festivals honour Guru Rinpoche, the saint who brought Buddhism to Bhutan. Each Tshechu is a colourful display of sacred mask dances, elaborate rituals, and traditional music performed by monks and lay dancers.
Beyond their religious significance, festivals also bring communities together, offering a joyful atmosphere filled with laughter, cultural performances, and social gatherings. Locals dress in their finest attire, and visitors gain a rare opportunity to witness Bhutan’s living heritage up close.
A festival tour in Bhutan offers more than spectacle, it provides a deep connection to the country’s spiritual heart. Through its colours, chants, and centuries-old traditions, Bhutan’s festivals reveal a culture that cherishes harmony, devotion, and community.
Tentative Festival Dates for year 2026
Si No. | Festival Name | Place | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Lhamoi Dromchhen | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 22nd Feb | 24th Feb |
2 | Punakha Dromchoe | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 24th Feb | 26th Feb |
3 | Punakha Tshechu | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 27th Feb | 1st March |
4 | Tharpaling Thongdrol | Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chumi, Bumthang | 3rd March | |
5 | Tangsibi Mani | Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura Bumthang | 4th March | 6th March |
6 | Chhorten Kora | Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe | 3rd March & 19th March | |
7 | Gomphukora | Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashiyangtshe | 26th March | 28th March |
8 | Talo Tshechu | Talo Gonpa, Punakha | 26th March | 28th March |
9 | Gasa Tshechu | Gasa Dzong, Gasa | 26th March | 28th March |
10 | Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang | 26th March | 28th March |
11 | Paro Tshechu | Rinpung Dzong, Paro | 29th March | 2nd April |
12 | Rhododendron Festival | Lamperi Botanical Park, Thimphu | 13th April | 14th April |
13 | Domkhar Tshechu | Domkhar, Chumi, Bumthang. | 26th April | 28th April |
14 | Ura Yakchoe | Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang | 28th April | 2nd May |
15 | Nimalung Tshechu | Nimalung Dratshang, Chumi, Bumthang | 22nd June | 24th June |
16 | Kurjey Tshechu | Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 24th June | |
17 | Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race) | Bumthang to Thimphu | 5th Sep | |
18 | Thimphu Drubchen | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 17th Sep | |
19 | Wangdue Tshechu | Wangduephodrang | 19th Sep | 21st Sep |
20 | Tamshing Phala Chhoepa | Tamshing lhakhang, Bumthang | 21st Sep | 23rd Sep |
21 | Thimphu Tshechu | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 21st Sep | 23rd Sep |
22 | Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey Gonpa, Wangduephodrang | 24th Sep | 26th Sep |
23 | Thangbi Mewang | Thangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang | 26th Sep | 27th Sep |
24 | Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel. | 18th Oct | 21st Oct |
25 | Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Dangochong, Thimphu | 14th Oct | 15th Oct |
26 | Chhukha Tshechu | Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha | 19th Oct | 21st Oct |
27 | Dechenphu Tshechu | Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu | 21st Oct | |
28 | Jakar Tshechu | Jakar Dzong, Choekhor, Bumthang. | 18th Oct | 21st Oct |
29 | Jambay Lhakhang Drup | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 26th Oct | 29th Oct |
30 | Prakhar Duchhoed | Prakar Khakhang, Chumni, Bumthang | 27th Oct | 29th Oct |
31 | Haa Tshechu | Lhakhang Karpo, Haa | 19th Oct | 21 st Oct |
32 | Black Necked Crane Festival | Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang. | 11th Nov | |
33 | Goenpai Drupchen | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 14th Nov | 16th Nov |
34 | Mongar Tshechu | Mongar Dzong, Mongar | 17th Nov | 19th Nov |
35 | Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang. | 18th Nov | 20th Nov |
36 | Phuntsholing Tshechu | Phuntsholing, Chhukha | 17th Nov | 19th Nov |
37 | Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 24th Nov | |
38 | Nalakhar Tshechu | Ngaa Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 24th Nov | 26th Nov |
39 | Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Douchula , Thimphu | 13th Dec | |
40 | Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 17th Dec | 21st Dec |
41 | Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse | 17th Dec | 21st Dec |
42 | Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu | Samdrupjongkhar | 22nd Dec | 24th Dec |
43 | Nabji Lhakhang Drup | Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa | 24th Dec | 26th Dec |