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Bhutan Festival Dates 2026

Festival in February 2027

Tharpaling Thongdrel

Tharpaling Thongdrel

20th February 2027 at Chumi Bumthang. The Tharpaling Thongdrel Festival features a giant sacred scroll display, rituals, and blessings at Tharpaling Monastery.
Punakha Drupchen

Punakha Drupchen

14th - 18th February 2027 at Punakha. Punakha Drupchen is a historic festival featuring masked dances and reenactments of Bhutan’s victory over Tibetan invaders.
Punakha Tshechu

Punakha Tshechu

16th to 18 Feb 2027 at Punakha. Punakha Tshechu is a vibrant festival with masked dances, sacred rituals, and blessings honoring Guru Rinpoche.

Festival in March 2027

Gomphukora Festival

Gomphukora Festival

16th - 18th March 2027 at Trashigang. Gomphu Kora Festival features pilgrims circling a sacred cave temple, receiving blessings and celebrating with rituals and dances.
Zhemgang Tshechu

Zhemgang Tshechu

16th - 18th March 2027 at Zhemgang. Zhemgang Tshechu features masked dances, religious rituals, and blessings honoring Guru Rinpoche in remote part of Bhutan.
Chortenkora Festival

Chortenkora Festival

20th Feb and 8th March 2027 -Trashiyangtse. Chorten Kora Festival features circumambulation of a sacred stupa, rituals, dances, and community gatherings in eastern Bhutan.
Gasa Tshechu

Gasa Tshechu

16th - 18th March 2027 at Gasa. Gasa Tshechu features masked dances, sacred rituals, and blessings celebrating Guru Rinpoche at Gasa Dzong with hotspring visit.
Talo Festival

Talo Festival

16th - 18th March 2027 at Talo Goenpa in Punakha. Talo Tshechu features traditional masked dances, vibrant costumes, and rituals honoring Guru Rinpoche in Punakha.
Paro Festival

Paro Festival

18th March- 22nd March 2027 in Paro. Paro Tshechu features sacred masked dances, rituals, and unveiling of a giant thangka for blessings.

Bhutan Festival in April 2026

Gomphukora Festival

Gomphukora Festival

16th - 18th March 2027 in Tashiyangtse.Gomphu Kora Festival features pilgrims circumambulating a sacred cave temple, seeking blessings through rituals and prayers.
Paro Festival Tshechu

Paro Festival Tshechu

18th March - 22nd March 2027 in Paro Dzong
Rhododendron Festival

Rhododendron Festival

22nd - 24th April 2026 in Thimphu. The Rhododendron Festival celebrates blooming rhododendrons with flowers, parades, music, crafts, and family-friendly events each spring.

Festival in July 2026

Nimalung Festival

Nimalung Festival

22 - 24th June 2026 in Bumthang. Nimalung Festival features vibrant masked dances, rituals, and community celebrations honoring local deities in Bumthang District.
Kurjey Festival

Kurjey Festival

24th June 2026 in Bumthang Kurjey Temple. Kurjey Festival features sacred masked dances, rituals, and prayers at Kurjey Lhakhang, celebrating Guru Rinpoche’s legacy.

Festival in August 2026

Mushroom Festival

Mushroom Festival

Mushroom festival in Genekha, Thimphu. Displays varieties of Masutake mushroom during the festival.

Festival in September 2026

Tamshing Phala Choepa Festival

Tamshing Phala Choepa Festival

21st - 23rd September 2026 in Bumthang. Tamshing Phala Choepa Festival features masked dances, rituals, and prayers celebrating Guru Rinpoche at Tamshing Lhakhang in Bumthang.
Thangbi Mewang Festival

Thangbi Mewang Festival

26th - 27th september 2026 in Bumthang. Thangbi Mewang Festival features traditional dances, rituals, and community celebrations honoring local deities in Bumthang Valley.
Thimphu Drubchen

Thimphu Drubchen

17th September 2026 in Thimphu. Thimphu Drubchen is a historic festival with masked dances reenacting Bhutan’s victory over Tibetan invasions, held in Thimphu Dzong.
Wangdi Festival

Wangdi Festival

19th to 21st September 2026 in Wangdi. Wangdi Tshechu features masked dances, rituals, and prayers celebrating Guru Rinpoche at Wangdue Phodrang Dzong.
Famous Thimphu Festival

Famous Thimphu Festival

21st to 23 September 2026 in Thimphu Tashichhodzong. Thimphu Tshechu is a major festival with colorful masked dances, rituals, and blessings attracting locals and tourists alike.
Gangtey Festival

Gangtey Festival

24th - 26th September 2026 in Gangtey Monastery. Gangtey Tshechu features sacred masked dances, rituals, and community celebrations at Gangtey Monastery in Phobjikha Valley.
Tour of the Dragon (Bicycle Race)

Tour of the Dragon (Bicycle Race)

6th September 2026 from Bumthang.Tour of the Dragon is a challenging multi-day bicycle race across Bhutan’s mountainous terrain, showcasing endurance and scenery.

Festival in October 2026

Jakar Festival

Jakar Festival

18th - 21st October 2026 in Bumthang. Jakar Tshechu features masked dances, religious rituals, and community celebrations at Jakar Dzong in Bumthang Valley.
Jambhay Lhakhang Festival

Jambhay Lhakhang Festival

26th - 29th October 2026 in Jambhay. Jambay Lhakhang Festival features sacred masked dances, rituals, and fire blessings at Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang.
Prakhar Ducchoed Festival

Prakhar Ducchoed Festival

27th - 29th October 2026 in Bumthang.Prakhar Duchhoed Festival features masked dances, rituals, and the reenactment of sacred legends at Prakhar Lhakhang in Bumthang.
Chukha Festival

Chukha Festival

19th to 21st October 2026 in Chukha. Chukha Tshechu features vibrant masked dances, rituals, and community gatherings celebrating Guru Rinpoche at Chukha Dzong.
Dechenphu Festival

Dechenphu Festival

21st October 2026 at Dechenphu Temple. Dechenphu Festival features masked dances, rituals, and prayers at Dechenphu Lhakhang, honoring Guru Rinpoche and local deities.
Jumolhari Mountain Festival

Jumolhari Mountain Festival

14th - 15th October 2026 at the base of Mt.Jumolhari. Jomolhari Mountain Festival celebrates local culture with treks, traditional dances, rituals, and community gatherings near Jomolhari Mountain.
Haa Annual Festival

Haa Annual Festival

19th - 21st September 2026 Enjoy the local mask dance and vibrant collors of Haa Valley.

Festival in November 2026

Mongar Festival

Mongar Festival

17th - 19th November 2026 in Mongar Dzong. Mongar Tshechu features masked dances, rituals, and prayers celebrating Guru Rinpoche at Mongar Dzong in eastern Bhutan.
Trashigang Tshechu

Trashigang Tshechu

18th to 20th Nov and November 2026 in Trashigang. Trashigang Tshechu features vibrant masked dances, religious rituals, and community gatherings at Trashigang Dzong.
Pemagatshel Tshechu

Pemagatshel Tshechu

18th Oct - 21st October 2026 in Pemagatshel.Pemagatshel Tshechu features sacred masked dances, rituals, and blessings honoring Guru Rinpoche at Pemagatshel Dzong.
Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham

Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham

24th November 2026 at Jambay Lhakhang.Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham features the sacred Singye Cham masked dance, rituals, and blessings at Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang.
Nalakar Tshechu

Nalakar Tshechu

24th - 26th November 2026 in Bumthang. Nalakar Tshechu features masked dances, rituals, and prayers celebrating Guru Rinpoche at Nalakar Lhakhang in Bumthang.
Black Necked Crane Festival

Black Necked Crane Festival

11th November 2026 in Phobjikha. Black-necked Crane Festival celebrates the migratory cranes with cultural dances, rituals, and environmental awareness in Phobjikha Valley.

Festival in December 2026

Lhuentse Festival

Lhuentse Festival

17th - 21st December 2026 at Lhuentse. Lhuentse Tshechu features masked dances, rituals, and prayers celebrating Guru Rinpoche at Lhuentse Dzong.
Trongsa Festival

Trongsa Festival

17th - 21st December 2026 in Trongsa.Trongsa Tshechu features vibrant masked dances, rituals, and community celebrations at Trongsa Dzong, honoring Guru Rinpoche.
Druk Wangyel Tshechu

Druk Wangyel Tshechu

13th December 2026 at Dochula Pass.Druk Wangyel Tshechu features masked dances, rituals, and prayers at Dochula Pass, celebrating Bhutanese heritage and national unity.

Bhutan Festival Dates 2026

Bhutan festivals for 2026 are ready if you are planning to visit Bhutan during festival. Festivals known as “Tshechus,” are vibrant, colourful events deeply rooted in Buddhist traditions. Held annually in various districts, these festivals feature masked dances, music, and rituals performed by monks and locals to honor Guru Rinpoche, who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan. The dances, or “cham,” depict moral tales, historical events, and spiritual teachings. Tshechus are also social gatherings, fostering community spirit and cultural pride. The most famous Tshechus occur in Paro, Thimphu, and Bumthang, attracting both locals and tourists. These festivals are a window into Bhutan’s rich heritage and spiritual essence. If you are planning to attend one of this festival in 2026 below are the dates for different festival happening all around Bhutan.

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Festival Dates for 2026

Festival Location Festival Dates (2026)
Lhamozing Dromchen Trongsa Dzong 22nd – 24th February 2026
Punakha Dromchoe Punakha Dzong 24th – 26th February 2026
Punakha Tshechu Punakha Dzong, Punakha 27th Feb – 1st March 2026
Tharpaling Thongdrel Tharpaling Temple, Bumthang 3rd March 2026
Tangsibi Mani Festival Tangsibi Lhakhang, Bumthang 4th – 6th March 2026
Chortenkora Festival Tashiyangtse 3rd & 19th March 2026
Paro Tshechu Rinpung Dzong, Paro 29th March – 2nd April 2026
Thimphu Tshechhu Tashichhodzong, Thimphu 21st – 23rd September 2026
Black Necked Crane Festival Gangtey Goenpa, Phobjikha 11th November 2026
Trongsa Tshechu Trongsa Dzong 17th – 21st December 2026

Festival Dates for 2027

The Bhutan festival dates for 2027 have been released. You may plan your Bhutan trip to coincide with one of the festivals in 2027. However, before finalising your tour, please reconfirm the festival dates. While the dates are tentative, they are almost finalised. We have aligned the itinerary with the 2026 festival dates, but we can also customise it same for 2027 according to your preferred travel schedule.

FestivalLocationFestival Dates (2027)
Festival Dates for 2027Places where festival is CelebratedDate of Festival
Lhamozing DromchenTrongsa Dzong11th February to 13th February 2027
Punakha DromchoePunakha Dzong13th to 15th February 2027
Punakha TshechuPunakha Dzong, Punakha16th to 18th Feb 2027
Tharpaling ThongdrelTharpaling Temple, Chumi, Bumthang20 February 2027
Tangsibi Mani FestivalTangsibi Lhakhang,Ura Bumthang22nd to 24th Feb 2027
Chortenkora FestivalChortenkora,Tashiyangtse20th February and 8th March 2027
Gomphukora festivalGomphukora Lhakhang,Trashiyangtse16th t0 18th March 2027
Talo FestivalTalo Goenpa, Punakha16th march to 18th March 2027
Gasa TshechuGasa Dzong, Gasa16th to 18th March 2027
Zhemgang TshechuZhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang16th march to 18th March 2027
Paro TshechuRinpung Dzong, Paro18th March to 22nd march 2027
Rhododendron FestivalLamperi Botanical Park,Thimphu3rd to 9th April 2027
Domkhar TshechuDomkhar Chumi, Bumthang16th to 18th April 2027
Ura Yakchoe FestivalUra Lhakhang, Bumthang18th April to 22nd April 2027
Nimalung FestivalNimalung Dratshang, Chumi, Bumthang12th to 14th June 2027
Kurjey TshechuKurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang14th June 2027
Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race)Bumthang to Thimphu Ride5th September 2027
Thimphu DrubchenTashichhodzong, Thimphu5th October 2027
Haa TshechhuLhakhang Karpo, Haa6th to 8th November 2027
Wangdi TshechhuWangdiphodrang8th to 10th October 2027
Tamshing Phala ChhoepaTamshing Lhakhang, Bumthang10 to 12th October 2027
Thimphu TshechhuTashichhodzong, Thimphu10th to 12th October 2027
Gangtey TshechhuGangtey Goenpa Wangdiphodrang13th to 15th October 2027 (Thongdrel on the last Day)
Thangbi MewangThangbi Lhakhang, Choekhor Bumthang15th to 16th October 2027
Pemagatshel TshechuPemagatshel Dzong6th to 9th November 2027 (Thongdrel on the last Day)
Jomolhari Mountain FestivalDangochong, Thimphu14th to 15th October 2027
Chukha FestivalChukha Dzong, Chukha6th to 8th November 2027
Dechenphu TshechuDechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu8th November 2027
Jakar TshechuJakar Dzong, Choekor Dzong Bumthang6th to 9th November 2027
Jambhay Lhakhang DrupJambhay Lhakhang, Choekhor Bumthang14th to 17th November 2027
Prakhar DuchhoedPrakhar Lhakahng, Humi Bumthang15th to 17th November 2027
Black Necked Crane FestivalGangtey Goenpa, Phobjikha Wangdiphodrang11th November (fixed date)2027
Goenpai DrubchenTrongsa dzong3rd to 5th December 2027
Mongar TshechuMongar dzong, Mongar6th to 8th December 2027
Trashigang TshechuTrashigang Dzong, Trashigang7th to 9th December 2027
Phuntsholing TshechuPhuntsholing Chukha6th to 8th December 2027
Jambhay Lhakhang Singye ChhamJambhay Lhakhang, Choekhar, Bumthang13th December 2027
Nalakhar TshechuNgaa Lhakhang, Choekhar, Bumthang13th to 15th December 2027
Druk Wangyel TshechhuDochula Thimphu13th December 2027
Trongsa TshechuTrongsa Dzong5th to 9 January 2028 (Thongdrel on the last Day)
Lhuentse TshechhuLhuentse Dzong, Lhuense5th to 9th January 2028 (thongdrel on the last Day)
Samdrupjongkhar TsechhuSamdrupjongkhar10 to 12th Janaury 2028
Nabji Lhakhang DrupNabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa12th to 14th January 2028
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