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.
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.
| Festival | Places where Festival is Celebrated | Date of Festival |
|---|---|---|
| Lhamozing Dromchen | Trongsa Dzong | 11th – 13th February 2027 |
| Punakha Dromchoe | Punakha Dzong | 13th – 15th February 2027 |
| Punakha Tshechu | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 16th – 18th February 2027 |
| Tharpaling Thongdrel | Tharpaling Temple, Chumi, Bumthang | 20th February 2027 |
| Tangsibi Mani Festival | Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 22nd – 24th February 2027 |
| Chortenkora Festival | Chortenkora, Tashiyangtse | 20th February & 8th March 2027 |
| Gomphukora Festival | Gomphukora Lhakhang, Trashiyangtse | 16th – 18th March 2027 |
| Talo Festival | Talo Goenpa, Punakha | 16th – 18th March 2027 |
| Gasa Tshechu | Gasa Dzong, Gasa | 16th – 18th March 2027 |
| Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang | 16th – 18th March 2027 |
| Paro Tshechu | Rinpung Dzong, Paro | 18th – 22nd March 2027 |
| Rhododendron Festival | Lamperi Botanical Park, Thimphu | 3rd – 9th April 2027 |
| Domkhar Tshechu | Domkhar Chumi, Bumthang | 16th – 18th April 2027 |
| Ura Yakchoe Festival | Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang | 18th – 22nd April 2027 |
| Nimalung Festival | Nimalung Dratshang, Chumi, Bumthang | 12th – 14th June 2027 |
| Kurjey Tshechu | Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 14th June 2027 |
| Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race) | Bumthang to Thimphu Ride | 5th September 2027 |
| Thimphu Drubchen | Tashichhodzong, Thimphu | 5th October 2027 |
| Wangdi Tshechu | Wangdiphodrang | 8th – 10th October 2027 |
| Tamshing Phala Chhoepa | Tamshing Lhakhang, Bumthang | 10th – 12th October 2027 |
| Thimphu Tshechu | Tashichhodzong, Thimphu | 10th – 12th October 2027 |
| Jomolhari Mountain Festival | Dangochong, Thimphu | 14th – 15th October 2027 |
| Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey Goenpa, Wangdiphodrang | 13th – 15th October 2027 (Thongdrel on the last day) |
| Thangbi Mewang | Thangbi Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 15th – 16th October 2027 |
| Haa Tshechu | Lhakhang Karpo, Haa | 6th – 8th November 2027 |
| Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel Dzong | 6th – 9th November 2027 (Thongdrel on the last day) |
| Chukha Festival | Chukha Dzong, Chukha | 6th – 8th November 2027 |
| Jakar Tshechu | Jakar Dzong, Choekhor, Bumthang | 6th – 9th November 2027 |
| Dechenphu Tshechu | Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu | 8th November 2027 |
| Black Necked Crane Festival | Gangtey Goenpa, Phobjikha, Wangdiphodrang | 11th November 2027 |
| Jambhay Lhakhang Drup | Jambhay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 14th – 17th November 2027 |
| Prakhar Duchhoed | Prakhar Lhakhang, Chhume, Bumthang | 15th – 17th November 2027 |
| Goenpai Drubchen | Trongsa Dzong | 3rd – 5th December 2027 |
| Mongar Tshechu | Mongar Dzong, Mongar | 6th – 8th December 2027 |
| Phuntsholing Tshechu | Phuntsholing, Chukha | 6th – 8th December 2027 |
| Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang | 7th – 9th December 2027 |
| Jambhay Lhakhang Singye Chham | Jambhay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 13th December 2027 |
| Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Dochula, Thimphu | 13th December 2027 |
| Nalakhar Tshechu | Ngaa Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 13th – 15th December 2027 |
| Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa Dzong | 5th – 9th January 2028 (Thongdrel on the last day) |
| Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse | 5th – 9th January 2028 (Thongdrel on the last day) |
| Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu | Samdrupjongkhar | 10th – 12th January 2028 |
| Nabji Lhakhang Drup | Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa | 12th – 14th January 2028 |
