Bhutan Festival
About Bhutan Festival
Experience the Ancient Living Culture of Bhutan
Festivals in the Land of the Thunder Dragon are rich and happy expressions of its ancient Buddhist culture. These festivals are held in all districts in honour of Guru Rinpoche, the saint who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan in the 8th century. Tsechus are held on auspicious days and months in the Bhutanese calendar, and last up to four days in which a series of highly stylised masked dance rituals are performed.
Festival Tours in Bhutan offer Tourists a complete insight into the nation’s vibrant religion & Culture. The most popular events in the cultural itinerary are the Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Wangdue and Bumthang Tshechus/Festival. Tsechus are weeklong festivals where the teachings of Padmasambhava are imparted to the deity through mask dances.
FESTIVAL DATES FOR 2026
| Name | Place | Start Date | End Date |
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| Lhamoi Dromchhen | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 22 February 2026 | 24 March 2026 |
| Punakha Dromchoe | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 24 February 2026 | 26 February 2026 |
| Punakha Tshechu | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 27 February 2026 | 1 March 2026 |
| Tharpaling Thongdrol | Tharpaling Lhakhang,Chumi, Bumthang | 3 March 2026 |
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| Chhorten Kora | Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe | 3 March 2026 |
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| Tangsibi Mani | Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura Bumthang | 4 March 2026 | 6 March 2026 |
| Chhorten Kora | Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe | 19 March 2026 |
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| Gomphukora | Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashiyangtshe | 26 March 2026 | 28 March 2026 |
| Talo Tshechu | Talo Gonpa, Punakha | 26 March 2026 | 28 March 2026 |
| Gasa Tshechu | Gasa Dzong, Gasa | 26 March 2026 | 28 March 2026 |
| Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang | 26 March 2026 | 28 March 2026 |
| Paro Tshechu | Rinpung Dzong, Paro | 29 March 2026 | 2 April 2026 (Thongdral on last day) |
| Rhododendron Festival | Lamperi Botanical Park,Thimphu | 13 April 2026 | 14 April 2026 |
| Domkhar Tshechu | Domkhar,Chumi,Bumthang. | 26 April 2026 | 28 April 2026 |
| Ura Yakchoe | Ura Lhakhang,Bumthang | 28 April 2026 | 2 May 2026 |
| Nimalung Tshechu | Nimalung Dratshang,Chumi, Bumthang | 22 June 2026 | 24 June 2026 |
| Kurjey Tshechu | Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor,Bumthang | 24 June 2026 |
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| Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race) | Bumthang to Thimphu | 5 September 2026 |
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| Thimphu Drubchen | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 17 September 2026 |
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| Haa Tshechu | Lhakhang Karpo, Haa | 19 September 2026 | 21 September 2026 |
| Wangdue Tshechu | Wangduephodrang | 19 September 2026 | 21 September 2026 |
| Tamshing Phala Chhoepa | Tamshing lhakhang, Bumthang | 21 September 2026 | 23 September 2026 |
| Thimphu Tshechu | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 21 September 2026 | 23 September 2026 |
| Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey Gonpa, Wangduephodrang | 24 September 2026 | 26 September 2026 (Thongdral on last day) |
| Thangbi Mewang | Thangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang | 26 September 2026 | 27 September 2026 |
| Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Dangochong, Thimphu | 14 October 2026 | 15 October 2026 |
| Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel. | 18 October 2026 | 21 October 2026 (Thongdral on last day) |
| Jakar Tshechu | Jakar Dzong, Choekhor, Bumthang. | 18 October 2026 | 21 March 2026 |
| Chhukha Tshechu | Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha | 19 October 2026 | 21 October 2026 |
| Dechenphu Tshechu | Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu | 21 October 2026 |
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| Jambay Lhakhang Drup | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 26 October 2026 | 29 March 2026 |
| Traakar Duchhoed | Traakar Khakhang, Chumni, Bumthang | 27 October 2026 | 29 October 2026 |
| Black Necked Crane Festival | Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang. | 11 November 2026 |
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| Goenpai Drupchen | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 14 November 2026 | 16 November 2026 |
| Mongar Tshechu | Mongar Dzong, Mongar | 17 November 2026 | 19 November 2026 |
| Phuntsholing Tshechu | Phuntsholing, Chhukha | 17 November 2026 | 19 November 2026 |
| Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang. | 18 November 2026 | 20 November 2026 |
| Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 24 November 2026 |
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| Nalakhar Tshechu | Ngaa Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 24 November 2026 | 26 November 2026 |
| Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Douchula, Thimphu | 13 December 2026 |
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| Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 17 December 2026 | 21 December 2026 (Thongdral on last day) |
| Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse | 17 December 2026 | 21 December 2026 (Thongdral on last day) |
| Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu | Samdrupjongkhar | 22 December 2026 | 24 December 2026 |
| Nabji Lhakhang Drup | Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa | 24 December 2026 | 26 December 2026 |