Bhutan’s festivals are among the most beautiful ways to experience the country’s living traditions, spirituality, and community life.
Known as Tshechus, these sacred gatherings feature mask dances, blessings, rituals, and celebrations that bring entire communities together.
If you are planning your Bhutan journey in 2026, timing your trip around a festival can make your experience far more meaningful.
Below is the complete tentative Bhutan festival calendar for 2026. Dates may slightly change and are usually confirmed closer to travel.
Bhutan Festivals in February & March 2026 (Tentative)
The year begins with some of Bhutan’s most important spiritual festivals, especially in western and central Bhutan.
Lhamoi Dromchhen – Trongsa Dzong
February 22 – 24, 2026
Punakha Dromchoe – Punakha Dzong
February 24 – 26, 2026
Punakha Tshechu – Punakha Dzong
February 27 – March 1, 2026
Tharpaling Thongdrol – Bumthang
March 3, 2026
Tangsibi Mani – Bumthang
March 4 – 6, 2026
Chhorten Kora Festival – Trashiyangtse
March 3 & March 19, 2026
Gomphukora – Trashiyangtse
March 26 – 28, 2026
Talo Tshechu – Punakha
March 26 – 28, 2026
Gasa Tshechu – Gasa
March 26 – 28, 2026
Zhemgang Tshechu – Zhemgang
March 26 – 28, 2026
Paro Tshechu – Rinpung Dzong, Paro
March 29 – April 2, 2026
Bhutan Festivals in April & May 2026 (Tentative)
Spring in Bhutan brings both floral celebrations and important village festivals.
Rhododendron Festival – Lamperi, Thimphu
April 13 – 14, 2026
Domkhar Tshechu – Bumthang
April 26 – 28, 2026
Ura Yakchoe – Ura, Bumthang
April 28 – May 2, 2026
Bhutan Festivals in June 2026 (Tentative)
Summer begins with sacred festivals in Bhutan’s spiritual heartland.
Nimalung Tshechu – Bumthang
June 22 – 24, 2026
Kurjey Tshechu – Bumthang
June 24, 2026
Bhutan Festivals in September 2026 (Tentative)
Autumn marks the return of major Tshechus and is one of the best times to visit Bhutan.
Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race)
September 5, 2026
Thimphu Drubchen – Tashichhodzong
September 17, 2026
Haa Tshechu – Haa Valley
September 19 – 21, 2026
Wangdue Tshechu – Wangduephodrang
September 19 – 21, 2026
Tamshing Phala Choepa – Bumthang
September 21 – 23, 2026
Thimphu Tshechu – Tashichhodzong
September 21 – 23, 2026
Gangtey Tshechu – Phobjikha
September 24 – 26, 2026
Thangbi Mewang – Bumthang
September 26 – 27, 2026
Bhutan Festivals in October 2026 (Tentative)
October is one of Bhutan’s busiest festival months with many important regional celebrations.
Jhomolhari Mountain Festival – Thimphu
October 14 – 15, 2026
Pemagatshel Tshechu – Pemagatshel
October 18 – 21, 2026
Jakar Tshechu – Bumthang
October 18 – 21, 2026
Chhukha Tshechu – Chhukha
October 19 – 21, 2026
Dechenphu Tshechu – Thimphu
October 21, 2026
Jambay Lhakhang Drup – Bumthang
October 26 – 29, 2026
Traakar Duchhoed – Bumthang
October 27 – 29, 2026
Bhutan Festivals in November 2026 (Tentative)
November offers unique wildlife and cultural festivals.
Black Necked Crane Festival – Phobjikha
November 11, 2026
Goenpai Drupchen – Trongsa
November 14 – 16, 2026
Mongar Tshechu – Mongar
November 17 – 19, 2026
Phuntsholing Tshechu – Phuntsholing
November 17 – 19, 2026
Trashigang Tshechu – Trashigang
November 18 – 20, 2026
Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham – Bumthang
November 24, 2026
Nalakhar Tshechu – Bumthang
November 24 – 26, 2026
Bhutan Festivals in December 2026 (Tentative)
The year closes with some important winter festivals.
Druk Wangyel Tshechu – Dochula
December 13, 2026
Trongsa Tshechu – Trongsa Dzong
December 17 – 21, 2026
Lhuentse Tshechu – Lhuentse Dzong
December 17 – 21, 2026
Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu – Samdrupjongkhar
December 22 – 24, 2026
Nabji Lhakhang Drup – Trongsa
December 24 – 26, 2026
Planning Your Festival Journey To Bhutan
Festival dates are one of the best ways to decide when to visit Bhutan. Some travelers come specifically for Paro Tshechu, Thimphu Tshechu, or the mystical Jambay Lhakhang Drup, while others prefer smaller village festivals for deeper cultural immersion.
At Breathe Bhutan, we help design journeys around these festivals — combining them with local homes, hidden trails, food experiences, spiritual blessings, and authentic human connection.
Because in Bhutan, festivals are not simply events.
They are where culture comes alive.
