Bhutan festival calendar · 2026 Festival Calendar 2026

Compare every published 2026 festival date in one place. Filter by month, region and tradition, then turn the right celebration into a private Bhutan journey.

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  • 45 dated events
  • 8 festival months

Complete 2026 schedule

All Bhutan festival dates

45 festivals matching your search

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February

3 events

March

8 events

April

4 events

June

2 events

September

8 events

October

8 events

November

7 events

December

5 events

Festival dates follow the Bhutanese lunar calendar and may change. We reconfirm dates before building your itinerary.

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Before you go

2026 festival planning, answered

Practical guidance for choosing a date and arriving with respect.

Which Bhutan festival is best for a first visit?

Paro and Thimphu are the easiest major tshechus to build into a first Bhutan journey. Punakha offers an extraordinary dzong setting, while Bumthang festivals such as Jakar and Jambay Lhakhang feel more intimate and reward travellers who want to explore central Bhutan.

How early should I plan a festival trip?

For Paro and Thimphu, planning four to six months ahead is sensible. Flights, guides and preferred hotels can fill quickly around popular spring and autumn celebrations. Earlier planning also gives you more flexibility with the route and hotel standard.

Are Bhutan festival dates confirmed?

Festival dates follow the Bhutanese lunar calendar and can change. Treat published dates as provisional until reconfirmed. We check the programme again while planning your itinerary.

How many festival days should I attend?

One full day is enough to experience the atmosphere and several dances. Two days give you a deeper view of the changing programme without requiring you to attend every day. For a dawn thongdrel unveiling, plan an early start and stay nearby the night before.

What should I wear to a tshechu?

Dress modestly and comfortably: long trousers or an ankle-length skirt, covered shoulders and practical shoes are good choices. Bring a warm layer for cool mornings and avoid hats near religious structures. Your guide can advise if a venue has additional expectations.

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