Bhutan Festival 2026
| Name | Town | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lhamoi Dromchhen | Trongsa | Feb 22, 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Punakha Dromchoe | Punakha | Feb 24, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Punakha Tshechu | Punakha | Feb 27, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Tharpaling Thongdrol | Bumthang | Mar 03, 2026 | – |
| Tangsibi Mani | Bumthang | Mar 05, 2026 | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Chhorten Kora | Trashi Yangtse | Mar 05, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Gomphukora | Trashi Yangtse | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Talo Tshechu | Punakha | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Gasa Tshechu | Gasa | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Paro Tshechu | Paro | Mar 29, 2026 | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Rhododendron Festival | Thimphu | Apr 13, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Domkhar Tshechu | Bumthang | Apr 26, 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Ura Yakchoe | Bumthang | Apr 28, 2026 | May 02, 2026 |
| Nimalung Tshechu | Bumthang | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Kurjey Tshechu | Bumthang | Jun 24, 2026 | – |
| Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race) | Bumthang | Sep 05, 2026 | – |
| Thimphu Drubchen | Thimphu | Sep 17, 2026 | – |
| Wangdue Tshechu | Wangdue Phodrang | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Haa Tshechu | Haa Valley | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Thimphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Tamshing Phala Chhoepa | Bumthang | Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Gangtey Tshechu | Wangdue Phodrang | Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 26, 2026 |
| Thangbi Mewang | Bumthang | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Thimphu | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Jakar Tshechu | Bumthang | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Chhukha Tshechu | Chukha | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Dechenphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Oct 21, 2026 | – |
| Jambay Lhakhang Drup | Bumthang | Oct 26, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Traakar Duchhoed | Bumthang | Oct 27, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Black Necked Crane Festival | Wangdue Phodrang | Nov 11, 2026 | – |
| Goenpai Drupchen | Trongsa | Nov 14, 2026 | Nov 16, 2026 |
| Phuntsholing Tshechu | Chukha | Nov 17, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 |
| Mongar Tshechu | Mongar | Nov 17, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 |
| Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang | Nov 18, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 |
| Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Bumthang | Nov 24, 2026 | – |
| Nalakhar Tshechu | Bumthang | Nov 24, 2026 | Nov 26, 2026 |
| Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Thimphu | Dec 13, 2026 | – |
| Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa | Dec 17, 2026 | Dec 21, 2026 |
| Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse | Dec 17, 2026 | Dec 21, 2026 |
| Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu | Samdrup Jongkhar | Dec 22, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 |
| Nabji Lhakhang Drup | Trongsa | Dec 22, 2026 | Dec 26, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Tshechu festivals honor Guru Rinpoche’s teachings, reinforcing community bonds, spiritual devotion, and Bhutan’s Buddhist heritage through sacred mask dances, rituals, and giant thangka displays.
Major Tshechus occur in Paro (March/April), Thimphu (Sept/Oct), Punakha (Feb/Mar), and Trongsa (Aug), each celebrated at district dzongs with traditional ceremonies and local variations.
Book through licensed tour operators for festival packages including accommodations, local guides, and cultural insights; arrive early to secure good viewing spots and respect dress codes at religious sites.
Wear modest attire covering shoulders and legs, remove hats and shoes at temple courtyards, carry warm layers for evenings, and follow local customs by observing dances quietly and refraining from flash photography.
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